The most ambitious show the Devonshire Park has seen in recent years is now open, H.G Wells classic The Invisible Man by Ken Hill takes residence at the theatre this summer on now until Saturday 26 August.
Packed with magic and stage effects this production has tested the skills of the creative team at Eastbourne Theatres, despite their 22-year history of producing shows this has been the most challenging, but the team are rightly proud of the results.
The team have created a thrilling theatrical experience, packed with comedy, mayhem and mesmerising effects. Audiences have been raving about the show calling it “brilliant” and “a hugely enjoyable evening”.
The cast features a wealth of West End talent which includes in alphabetical order: Suzie Chard (Oliver West End, Hard Cell, Netflix) is Mrs Hall and Frida, with Gillian Ford (Everyone’s Talking About Jamie West End, Mamma Mia UK tour) as Miss Statchell, Brendan Hooper (The Importance Of Being Earnest, Vaudeville Theatre) as Dr Cuss and Colonel Adeye, Devon-Elise Johnson (Titanic the Musical UK tour, Half a Sixpence, West End) is Millie, PC Jaffers and Dr Kemp are played by David Partridge (Mirror Crack’d – UK Tour), James Peake (Da Vinci’s Demons, Fox), takes the roles of The MC / Rev. Bunting / Teddy, Steven Pinder (Wicked, Brookside) is Squire Burdock. Taking the role of Griffin (The Invisible Man) is Phil Stewart (An Inspector Calls UK Tour, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, Gielgud Theatre) with Ben Roddy (The Provoked Wife and Venice Preserved, RSC) (from 28 July to 17 August) and Adam Shorey (Aladdin, Devonshire Park) (from 18 to 26 August) as Marvel.
Produced exclusively for Eastbourne the creative team is led by director Chris Jordan, with illusions by internationally renowned magician and former president of the Magic Circle Scott Penrose, set design by Julie Godfrey (How the Other Half Loves) and lighting by Chris Davey (Touching the Void, Mathew Bourne’s The Car Man).
The effects were worked on for months by illusionist Scott Penrose, who is more frequently seen creating illusions for Hollywood movies including The Illusionist, Hot Fuzz, The Magicians and with Cirque du Soleil.
The Invisible Man, Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne on now Tuesday to Saturday evenings at 7.45pm until Saturday 26 August, plus Wednesday and Saturday matinees 2.30pm, tickets from £23, selected concessions available including half-price child tickets (2 per full price paying adult) for full details see eastbournetheatres.co.uk or call 01323 412000.
