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Ben Hart BIO

Ben is a magician and illusion designer. He invents special effects for theatre, film and television. He is a Gold Star Member of the Inner Magic Circle and was The Magic Circle’s Young Magician of the Year in 2007. He appears regularly on television and live onstage performing his original magic inventions.

Film and Television Magic design work includes Not Going Out (BBC), Killer Magic (BBC); Life Hacks Hoax (BBC); Life Hacks: The Voice (BBC), Now You See it (BBC); Partners in Rhyme (BBC); Britain’s Got Talent (ITV), The One Show (BBC), Every Trick in the Book (BBC), Trick Artist; (Channel 4), The Egg Trick (starring Ian McKellen); Magic Ian; Sorcerer’s Apprentice; Stand up for Cancer; BBC Click and RTS.

Theatre consultancy work includes: I and You (Hampstead Theatre), A Christmas Carol (RSC); The Wizard of Oz (Birmingham Rep), 1000 Splendid Suns (Birmingham Rep), The Exorcist (Birmingham Rep and West End); Dracula (Touring Consortium Uk Tour); Woyzeck (The Old Vic); Fanny and Alexander (The Old Vic); Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (West End); WILD (Hampstead); Impossible (West End 2015/16 and U.K/international tour 2017); The Nutshell (Uk and Australian Tour), Belief? (Uk and Australian tour), The Vanishing Boy(Objective); Dr Faustus (West Yorkshire Playhouse); The Outsider (UK/international tour); The Arthur Conan Doyle Appreciation Society (Traverse); Paul Merton “Out of my Head” (West End and UK Tour), Fatherland (The Gate); Stagefright (Theatre Royal, Bury St. Edmunds) and Darker Shores (Hampstead).

Ben Hart STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
West End Return Production, 2016
Performer

Ben Hart Productions

 
[West End, 2021] [Replacement]
Magic Consultant[Replacement]
 
[West End, 2017]
Illusion Design
 
[West End, 2017]
Illusion

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Further Cast and Creative Team Set For BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL


Rehearsals for Burlesque the Musical, the first ever stage adaptation of Steven Antin’s crowd-pleasing movie Burlesque which starred Christina Aguilera have begun.  Further cast and creative team have now been revealed.

Review: WILLY WONKA at Seacoast Repertory Theatre


What did our critic think of WILLY WONKA at Seacoast Repertory Theatre?

Review: NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812! at Seacoast Repertory Theatre


What did our critic think of NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812! at Seacoast Repertory Theatre? The Seacoast Repertory Theatre is staging a regional premiere of “Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812!,” Dave Malloy’s Broadway sensation that’s a fusion of Russian folk music with indie rock, electronica, and pop mixed in.  

Mischief's MIND MANGLER Will Embark on UK Tour Following West End Premiere


Henry Lewis and Jonathan Sayer, creators of The Play That Goes Wrong and BBC TV’s The Goes Wrong Show, are heading back out on tour with Mind Mangler: Member of the Tragic Circle. Learn more about when and where to catch the show here!

First Shows Set For 2024 Assembly Festival


The countdown to the summer has begun as Assembly Festival has announced the first shows for its 2024 season. Learn more about the lineup here!

Wilton's Music Hall Reveals Summer 2024 Season Lineup


Wilton's Music Hall has revealed the lineup for its 2024 summer season. The season will kick off this June with The Sorcerer and will continue thorugh the end of the summer. Learn more about the lineup here!

Review: CHILDREN OF EDEN at Seacoast Repertory Theatre


What did our critic think of CHILDREN OF EDEN at Seacoast Repertory Theatre? Known for its untraditional stagings of productions and a flair for the unexpected, (Remember their production of “Man of La Mancha” with a female actor in the lead role?) The Seacoast Repertory Theatre has scored another outstanding hit with its current production of Children of Eden.

West End Premiere Of Mischief's MIND MANGLER Opens in March


Get ready for the West End premiere of Mischief's Mind Mangler: Member of the Tragic Circle, a mind-bending new comedy starring Henry Lewis and Jonathan Sayer. Don't miss this six-week season at the Apollo Theatre from March 14 to April 28, 2024.

Winners Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld New Hampshire Awards


Winners have been announced for the 2023 BroadwayWorld New Hampshire Awards! See who was selected audience favorite in New Hampshire! winners include Seacoast Repertory Theatre, Arts In Motion and more.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW New Hampshire Awards; Voting Ends 12/31


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld New Hampshire Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

MIND MANGLER to Play Final NYC Performance in January Before West End Run


Mind Mangler: A Night of Tragic Illusion will play its final performance on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 7PM.

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW New Hampshire Awards; NEWSIES THE MUSICAL, CRUCIBLE, Arts In Motion & More Lead!


There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld New Hampshire Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld New Hampshire Awards; NEWSIES THE MUSICAL, CRUCIBLE, Arts In Motion & More Lead!


It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld New Hampshire Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld New Hampshire Awards December 5th Standings; NEWSIES THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!


It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld New Hampshire Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The Garden Of Unearthly Delights Unveils 2024 Program


The Garden of Unearthly Delights unveils its spectacular 2024 program, featuring world-class comedy, magic, music, interactive experiences, and more. Tickets are on sale now via FringeTIX and The Garden's website. Explore the full program here.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of MIND MANGLER at New World Stages


Mind Mangler: A Night of Tragic Illusion officially opened on Sunday, November 19 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) for a limited 16-week engagement through March 3, 2024. Check out opening night photos from Mind Mangler here!

MIND MANGLER: A NIGHT OF TRAGIC ILLUSION to Offer $39 Tickets as Part of Digital Lottery & Rush


Mind Mangler: A Night of Tragic Illusion will launch digital lottery and rush policies. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets!

Review: MATILDA THE MUSICAL at Seacoast Repertory Theatre


A great ending to a stellar season at the Rep

Photos: MIND MANGLER Company Is Getting Ready to Hit the Stage


Mind Mangler: A Night of Tragic Illusion is getting ready for the start of previews, which begin this Friday, November 10. Check out pics ad the company meets the press!

MIND MANGLER Releases $30 Tickets For First Few Preview Performances


Mind Mangler: A Night of Tragic Illusion has released a limited number of $30 tickets for performances from November 10 – November 13.

Ben Hart FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ben Hart been in?

Ben Hart has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Ben Hart been in?

Ben Hart has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Ben Hart's first West End show?

Ben Hart's first West End show was Impossible which opened in 2016

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