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A Sip Of History

Derren Brown: INFAMOUS opened at The Palace Theatre in London’s glamorous West End on 24th June and is now drawing rapidly to its conclusion on August 17th.



If you came to see the show and would like to own a unique souvenir, or even if you didn’t make it but would like to sit at home sipping a hot beverage and imagining that you were there – go ahead and treat yourself to the limited edition Derren Brown: INFAMOUS – WEST END RUN 2013 Mug.







The limited edition mug features the tour artwork and all the dates of the show’s run at The Palace Theatre.



These will only be available for a short time and only from us, so if you think you might want one, you’d best get one while you can!



DERREN BROWN: INFAMOUS is at the Palace Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, until August 17.



Tickets are still on sale: call » 08448 740789 or book online

Infamous Show Cancellation – 31st July & 1st August 2013 Performance

Over the last two weeks Derren Brown has been struggling with a difficult throat condition.



This has now reached a point where he is unable to speak above a whisper and it is with great regret that he will be unable to perform on Wednesday 31st July and Thursday 1st August.



He is very concerned for his fans and is determined to be back on stage in the shortest possible time. The theatre will be getting in touch with all ticket holders.

Infamous Show Cancellation – 31st July 2013 Performance

Over the last two weeks Derren Brown has been struggling with a difficult throat condition.



This has now reached a point where he is unable to speak above a whisper and it is with great regret that he will be unable to perform on Wednesday 31st July.



He is very concerned for his fans and is determined to be back on stage in the shortest possible time. The theatre will be getting in touch with all ticket holders.

The Times Review ~ Derren Brown: Infamous

Dominic Maxwell has reviewed DERREN BROWN: INFAMOUS for The Times, calling it:



“…a thrilling evening in which Brown offers us the gorgeous idea that we can take control of our own lives while also ensuring that we remain putty in his hands.”



(click on the image below to enlarge)





DERREN BROWN: INFAMOUS is at the Palace Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, until August 17.



Tickets are on sale now from 08448 740789 and from http://derrenbrown.co.uk/on-stage/#infamous

Derren Brown & Andy Nyman Discuss Infamous

By now you’ve probably read what the critics had to say about DERREN BROWN: INFAMOUS, and now you can hear Derren and his co-writer and director Andy Nyman talk about the show that nobody’s allowed to talk about, as they sit down for an exclusive chat with What’sOnStage:

DERREN BROWN: INFAMOUS is at the Palace Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, until August 17.



Tickets are on sale now from 08448 740789 and from http://derrenbrown.co.uk/on-stage/

Infamous – London Reviews

Thursday was the official press night for DERREN BROWN: INFAMOUS and the reviews are now in!



(click through on the links to read the full review)



Andrew Tomlins, for West End Frame, writes:

“I am still shaking my head in disbelief at what I witnessed.” – ★★★★★



Kate Stanbury, writing for OfficialLondonTheatre.co.uk, reflects:

“His talent for storytelling and inherent sense of humour adds an element of stand-up comedy to the production, making the performer compelling to watch even when he isn’t warping logic beyond recognition.”



Sarah Bull, of The Daily Mail, observes:

“It is on the stage that he really comes alive – relishing the chance to stun and baffle his audience.” – ★★★★★



Mark Shenton, for The Stage, writes that the show is:

“As bold and brave as it is constantly unnerving”



Comparing Derren with the stand-up comedian Daniel Kitson, Dominic Cavendish, for The Telegraph, writes: -

“There’s a depth of intelligence in what they get up to on stage – a relish for the poetical and the philosophical too – that easily stands comparison with the finest drama.” – ★★★★★



Nadia Mendoza, for the Daily Star, writes:

“Derren’s exquisite skill is nothing shy of sheer genius.”



Richard Voyce, for PlaysToSee.com, comments:

“The fact that he even has the stamina, let alone the sheer talent, to make us believe that he is doing what he is doing night after night is a feat in itself.” – ★★★★★



Abby Moss, writing for Planet Ivy, writes:

“Go see Derren Brown if you like being so confused that you resort to violence, like an angry bear trying to get into a coolbox.”



Peter Brown (no relation), writing for londontheatre.co.uk, describes Derren:

“This is a showman of the very first order – make no mistake of that.” – ★★★★



Fiona Mountford, for the Evening Standard, announces:

“The master mentalist is back in the West End and he’s here to mess with our heads.”



Elly Perry, writing for The Upcoming, notes:

“Brown is a very clever man and slightly bonkers.” – ★★★★



Carole Gordon, writing for What’s On Stage, reminds us:

“Just be grateful that the likable Brown is using his powers for entertainment and enlightenment, and he’s not sitting in a remote mountain lair, stroking a white cat and plotting global domination.”








The multi-award winning acknowledged master of psychological illusion returns to the West End stage with his new one-man show DERREN BROWN: INFAMOUS, following a sell-out national tour.



The dark manipulator brings his unique brand of magic and mind control to the Palace Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, for a limited season from June 24 to August 17. INFAMOUS is the sixth in Derren’s historic series of live shows, which have seen by over one million people.



Tickets are on sale now from 08448 740789 and from http://derrenbrown.co.uk/on-stage/

Derren Needs You!

Tickets are on sale now from 0844 874 0789 and from http://derrenbrown.co.uk/on-stage/

The multi-award winning acknowledged master of psychological illusion returns to the West End stage with his new one-man show DERREN BROWN: INFAMOUS, following a sell-out national tour.

The dark manipulator brings his unique brand of magic and mind control to the Palace Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, for a limited season from June 24 to August 17. INFAMOUS is the sixth in Derren’s historic series of live shows, which have seen by over one million people.

We will tell you nothing about what is in store for you, other than Derren is at his best live and the show is not for the faint-hearted!

New Infamous Stock And Half Price Sale

We’ve now been able to add the new infamous brochures to the online store along with more of the new infamous mugs.

 

We are also holding a half price sale on all other merchandise for a limited time only.

 

Happy shopping!

 

http://derrenbrown.co.uk/store/

London 2013 Tour Pre-sale

The 2013 tour will be coming to the Palace Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, from June 24 to August 17.

INFAMOUS, a more ‘personal’ show, sees Derren re-united with his close collaborator and friend actor, writer Andy Nyman. He says:

“We abandoned the template that had won us a couple of Oliviers over the years for a very different feel. It’s important to us that the shows feel like something you can’t find anywhere else in theatre or entertainment: not even my own previous efforts. I’m really excited by the result. The show is a secret so I’m not giving away what’s in it, but it’s a psychological roller-coaster based around audience participation. And it’s got a real heart to it. The response on tour has been incredible, it’s all such a treat.”

We have a special 24 hour pre-sale from 9am Wednesday 10th April.

For access to the presale visit: Nimax Theatres

Charity Auction – Large Signed Derren Brown Billboard (Again!)

Most of you will have seen a blog post we made a few weeks back about a charity auction raising money for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.

 

Unfortunately the winner failed to pay, so the item had to be re-listed.

 

So for another chance to win the one of a kind billboard signed by Derren and help raise money for charity, click the link below:

 

 

Happy Bidding!