The World Premiere of this
startling and magical new play ran Sept, Oct and Nov 2023
at the Grove Theatre, Eastbourne
and Upstairs at the Gatehouse, Highgate
winning four star reviews and raves from audiences
Magic, intrigue, spiritualism, history, heartbreak and love are interwoven in this wonderful and insightful play by playwright Christine Foster
‘Christine Foster's fascinating play has huge heart and deserves to be a huge hit.’ Aline Waites - Remote Goat A gripping drama and an intriguing and illuminating production - Judi Herman, Jewish Renaissance ‘The astonishing Pip Henderson is a simply extraordinary performer, protean, kinetic, and unstoppable… Henderson brings Bess vividly to life.’ ‘As a nurse with an eye for celebrities, Gwenneth Holmes twinkles delightfully and she also provides a scene-stealing cameo as Bess’s sister May’. Louis Mazzini-London Theatre 1 ‘The play is truly gripping and includes an entertaining variety of magic tricks, under the supervision of master magician Paul Zenon’. ‘At the centre of this new work is Bess played by Pip Henderson with extraordinary clarity. In the calm moments there is a gentleness to the performance but when the character veers into mania the effect is startling, every move, every twitch, those darting eyes… this is a portrayal of real intensity.‘ www.thelatest.co.uk - Andrew Kay
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Audience comments on BESS – THE OTHER HOUDINI:
"We were riveted!" "Such a cracking script so deeply emotional and moving!" "The performers are outstanding, and Bess - incredible." "I didn’t even want an interval,
I just wanted it to go on." "Everyone should see it!"
"We were riveted!" "Such a cracking script so deeply emotional and moving!" "The performers are outstanding, and Bess - incredible." "I didn’t even want an interval,
I just wanted it to go on." "Everyone should see it!"