Back to Archive
The Infamous Brothers Davenport
Visiting Company
...AND THEIR SPECTACULAR STAGE SÉANCE
Welcome to an evening of magic and illusion with the infamous brothers, Willy and Ira Davenport. Vox Motus make their Citizens Theatre debut with this highly original, visual theatre production.
Startling Manifestations. Amazing Revelations. Dark Secrets.
It’s 1862 and the gaslights are flickering…furniture dances, bodies levitate and the voices of the dead resonate through the theatre.
Inspired by their true story, discover the dark undercurrent to the Victorian world of the Davenport Brothers as the showmanship and drama of their onstage presence contrasts with their cruel and curious childhood.
A co-production with the Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh.
A highly visual theatrical treat from Vox Motus and the Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh
User Rating ★★★★★
Rated: (5/5), based on 2 ratings
Wheelchair Access
Guide Dogs welcome
Induction LoopRecommended for 14+ (strong language and adult content)
POST SHOW DISCUSSION
Tue 14 February
WORKSHOPS
Available on request.
Email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Cast and Creative Team >
CAST
Ryan Fletcher, Scott Fletcher, Gavin Mitchell, Anita Vettesse, Kirsty Stuart
Directed by Candice Edmunds and Jamie Harrison
Story by Candice Edmunds, Jamie Harrison and Peter Arnott
Script by Peter Arnott
Original Composition by Phamie Gow
PRESS
“Vox Motus have created a spine-tinglingly serious treatise on what the imagination might be capable of if we only let our demons out.”
The Herald ★★★★
“It’s as if The Infamous Brothers Davenport is pulling a sleight of hand on us. We come to the theatre in search of spiritual truth, but find only flying tambourines and levitating tables. The show dazzles and delights, makes us laugh and jump, but stops short of giving us the insight into mortality it promises. And that may be the point.”
The Guardian ★★★★
“Arnott and the Lyceum and Vox Motus teams have created a profoundly resonant and deeply human play.”
The Edinburgh Reporter ★★★★
Comments
George Weir ★★★★★
17th February 2012
Beautifully staged, excellent performances. Fun and fear in equally generous measures.
billy little ★★★★★
27th January 2012
I do want to see this !!
Leave Your Comments
andrew ★★★★★
17th February 2012
really amazing dont want to spoil it but really good and great effects and magic loved this one more thing does anyone know how they got the prob and them into the wardrobe