UNBELIEVABLE (West End)
UNBELIEVABLE (West End)
68%
68%
(40 Ratings)
Positive
57%
Mixed
25%
Negative
18%
Members say
Entertaining, Clever, Absorbing, Disappointing, Enchanting

About the Show

Derren Brown presents a new magic show featuring a company of magicians, actors & musicians.

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Critic Reviews (13)

BroadwayWorld
September 27th, 2023

“There is clearly an incredible amount of talent in the cast; with no real leading roles, many are given an opportunity to show off their skills, celebrating traditional methods of sleight of hand, mind-reading and illusion.”
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The Guardian (UK)
September 27th, 2023

"Brown’s novel adventure in magic-by-proxy offers plenty to enjoy, then, even if it’s never quite as astounding as when he performs the tricks himself."
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West End Best Friend
September 27th, 2023

“An evening of pure entertainment and devilish delight - wryly humorous and even surprisingly moving, ‘Unbelievable’ is a riotous night out.”
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London Theatre
October 4th, 2023

“Derren Brown is passing the baton and also widening his reach. That’s an immediate explanation for his latest West End show ’Unbelievable’, in which the superstar mentalist proves that his gasp-inducing assemblage of tricks can indeed be taught.”
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Theatre Weekly (UK)
September 26th, 2023

“Time flies when you are watching ’Unbelievable’ and it gives you a great mood boost. Whether you are a magic fan or completely new to it, you are in for a fun, entertaining and insightful evening.”
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Everything Theatre (UK)
September 28th, 2023

“Most of the tricks are tired routines, and the show is almost entirely devoid of spectacle. The show promises ‘jaw dropping illusions never before seen in the West End’; but the West End deserves better than this. “
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Lost in Theatreland (UK)
September 27th, 2023

I left the theatre feeling completely dumbfounded - unable to even string a sentence together of what I had just witnessed. This show has single-handedly changed my perspective on magic. It is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. More than anything, what really sets this show apart is the clear heart that fills it. From the cast to the script, it is clear that this production has been brought to life with people who have a passion for magic, being less focused on the “sparkle” of a perfect illusion and instead trying to build genuine human connection with the audience.
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Time Out London
September 27th, 2023

“What ‘Unbelievable’ really needs is a presence like [Derren Brown's] on stage; a ringmaster, someone with that overwhelming charisma to make us believe that what we’re seeing really is unbelievable.”
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