The Man with the Golden Hands

Theatre (magic, solo show)

  • Babes in arms policy: Babies are not allowed in the venue
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
Venue Age Restriction: Strictly 18+

Description

Winner of Best Magic Award at Adelaide Fringe, 2024 and weekly Theatre Award at FRINGEWORLD, 2023. Stuart Lightbody tells the fascinating true story of John Mullholland: a magician recruited into the CIA in 1953. An enchanting mix of magic and storytelling filled with impossible demonstrations of sleight of hand and mentalism. But as Stuart leads the audience through this dangerous game of cat and mouse, you might find yourself asking... who is trying to catch who? Winner: Theatre Award (FRINGEWORLD 2018); Spirit of the Fringe Award (SA National Arts Festival 2019); Creative Award (Prague Fringe 2014).

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General venue access

  • Accessible entry: There are 30 steps up into the performance space
  • Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible

  • Stairs: 20+
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info


How and when to make an access booking

Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:

  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

Hazel 79 days ago

This show was fantastic. You will be truly bamboozled. Well done Stuart Lightbody - and PBH free fringe for giving everyone the opportunity to see such high quality entertainment. The seats weren't full, but soon will be, take the chance while you can!

Peter Coghill 83 days ago

A great show. I can just about get to grips with sleight of hand - years of practice built on a foundation of talent. But Stuart did some things that were genuinely incredible. Totally astonishing and coupled with a very interesting tale of CIA skullduggery. I'd thoroughly recommend this show.

David Keay 85 days ago

Excellent professional show. Sleight of hand and numerical skills were first class.

Zac Coleman 88 days ago

Wow, just wow!! Stuart is SUCH a talented magician. The whole show was wonderfully presented, with a captivating story and masterfully performed effects. It's like he really IS a mind-reading, super spy. 11/10

Martin Vile 90 days ago

Stuart is well worth a view. His slight of hand and magic is just great. He is completely confident in his craft. Audience participation is fantastic. The show just flows and is a pleasure to watch him. One of the best shows we have seen so far. Fancy being Wowed then come and see him. .. he has two shows we have seen them both. Thank you Stuart.

Ian 92 days ago

Good show with some first rate sleight of hand work.


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