Theatre News

Derren Brown brings Svengali to Lowry in March & May

Derren Brown has something evil on his mind for his latest show, Svengali.
This is the master of magic, mind control and manipulation’s fifth
tour, following success in the West End and fans can see him at the
Lowry in March and then back again in May – due to popular demand.

On
stage as well as on TV Derren is in a class of his own, exhilarating
audiences with his unique brand of intelligent and theatrical
entertainment. His Mind Control, Trick of the Mind, Trick or Treat and
Events programmes have garnered rave reviews and awards. His specials
have provoked much controversy and acclaim and further consolidated his
reputation as a performer prepared to constantly challenge and break
boundaries.

He has also received much praise for his
best-selling book, Tricks of the Mind, which has currently sold over
360,000 copies. He has also enjoyed considerable success in America,
when his show Derren Brown: Mind Control,
was screened on NBC’s Sci-Fi Channel. Derren’s most recent TV special
was Derren Brown: Hero at 30,000 Feet, which again caused controversy
whilst capturing considerable acclaim. His latest book entitled Confessions of a Conjuror was published in October 2010.

Derren Brown – Svengali is at the Lowry from 5 -10 March and he returns to the Salford venue from 14 – 15 May.