Magic (Haig play)
| Magic | |
|---|---|
| Written by | David Haig |
| Date premiered | 24 April 2026 |
| Place premiered | Chichester Festival Theatre |
| Original language | English |
Magic is a play by David Haig about the relationship between illusionist Harry Houdini and author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Production history
The play was originally commissioned by Nicholas Hytner for the Bridge Theatre (London Theatre Company).[1]
It was later announced that the play will have its world premiere at the Chichester Festival Theatre as part of the Festival 2026 announcement beginning previews on 24 April (with a press night on 5 May) running until 16 May 2026, starring Haig as Conan Doyle and Hadley Fraser as Houdini, directed by Lucy Bailey.[2][3]
References
- ^ Editorial, West End Theatre (2023-09-25). "David Haig to write new play Magic for the Bridge Theatre | West End Theatre". www.westendtheatre.com. Retrieved 2026-02-17.
- ^ Gonet, Adam (2026-02-15). "David Haig and Hadley Fraser to Star in World Premiere of 'Magic' at Chichester Festival Theatre". The Arts Shelf. Retrieved 2026-02-17.
- ^ "Cast announced for Magic at Chichester Festival Theatre, led by David Haig and Hadley Fraser". 2026-02-12. Retrieved 2026-02-17.