It’s ambitious, it’s spectacular, it’s incredibly rich in theatrical texture
— The Scotsman
Vox Motus have created a spine-tinglingly serious treatise on what the imagination might be capable of if only we let our demons out
— The Herald
The show dazzles and delights
— The Guardian
Yes the magic tricks employed to suggest the presence of spirit entities are clever, but not half as clever as the script, or the performances of this talented cast
— Evening News
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The Herald
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The Guardian
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Evening News
The Infamous Brothers Davenport
Story by Jamie Harrison, Candice Edmunds and Peter Arnot
Script by Peter Arnott
Directed by Candice Edmunds and Jamie Harrison
It's 1862 and the gaslights are flickering....welcome to an evening of magic and illusion with the infamous brothers, Willy and Ira Davenport.
Inspired by the true story of the Davenport Brothers this amazing play promises to be a true theatrical treat.
Join us to witness the wonder and mystery of the Davenport's dramatic demonstartions. In their presence furniture dances, bodies levitate and the voices of the dead resonate through the theatre.
Discover the dark undercurrent to their Victorian world as the showmanship and drama of the brothers' onstage presence contrasts with their cruel and curious childhood.
A co-production with the Royal Lyceum Theatre.
Credits
Story by Jamie Harrison, Candice Edmunds and Peter Arnot
Script by Peter Arnott
Directed by Candice Edmunds and Jamie Harrison
Cast
Willie Davenport: Scott Fletcher
Ira Davenport: Ryan Fletcher
Katy Davenport: Kirsty Stuart
Mr Fey/Pa: Gavin Mitchell
Lady Arthur Noyes Woodhull/Mama: Anita Vettesse
Production team
Composer and Musical Director: Phamie Gow
Lighting Designer: Simon Wilkinson
Sound Designer: Danny Krass
Musicians: Phamie Gow and Jed Milroy
Project Producer: Susannah Armitage