Mischief Movie Night to replace Magic Goes Wrong in the West End this Christmas

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Mischief Theatre has announced today that improv comedy show Mischief Movie Night will open at the Vaudeville Theatre next month, rather than the previously planned Magic Goes Wrong.

Mischief Movie Night will play from 9 December 2020 – 31 January 2021, with Magic Goes Wrong returning to the West End in October 2021 when it is hoped that social distancing regulations will have been lifted. It is also planned to take the production on a UK tour “as soon as practically possible.”

The cast of Mischief Movie Night includes Henry Lewis as Not Sure, Dave Hearn as No Idea, Nancy Zamit as Don’t Know Yet,  Jonathan Sayer as ??? and musicians Yshani Perinpanayagam and Richard Baker, with further casting to be announced.

Producer Kenny Wax said: "Alongside the need for Stage 5 of the Culture Secretary's roadmap allowing us to open up without social distancing and the need for a government backed insurance scheme, audience participation is right at the heart of the experience of Magic Goes Wrong. We frequently bring patrons onstage to assist in the illusions as well as performing close magic tricks to them in their seats.

"This feels out of step with current coronavirus advice on this particular production until social distancing can be relaxed. We feel it is better to postpone the show until a time when it can be presented to its full potential.”

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