A REGULAR Little Houdini, set in Newport, South Wales, at the turn of the last century, is a coming-of-age story about magic, commitment and hope.
A tenacious young boy from the docks idolises Houdini and commits himself to a life of magic, but the harsh reality of working class life in Edwardian Britain gets in the way. Regardless, he trains himself to emulate his hero's magic tricks and escapology on the town's famous landmarks while his toiling family struggle to accept their son’s eccentricity.
This one-man show written and performed by Daniel Llewelyn-Williams (Doctors, Eastenders) is a beautiful tale of hope and magic inspired by the author’s own family stories and of course, the real life visits of Houdini to Newport.
Young people aged 14 – 25 can get 10 percent off this show with The Courtyard Card! Sign up on the website or at the box office.
A Regular Little Houdini will be in the Studio Theatre at The Courtyard on Saturday, June 11 at 8pm. To book, call the box office on 01432 340555 or visit courtyard.org.uk
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here