Houdini’s Suitcase

Explore the fictional life of Joshka Malouth,
a one-time apprentice to the great Harry Houdini.

Created in 2006 with the support of the Arts Council and Co-produced with Nordland Visual Theatre, Houdini's Suitcase explores the life of an old time entertainer reflecting on his past as a one-time apprentice of the great Harry Houdini. The show toured extensively in the UK, Norway and Brazil from 2006 - 2009 and won first prize at the Belo Horizonte Puppet Festival in Brazil on 2007. It was the first co-production with Nordland Visual Theatre and paved the way for many years creating and touring shows in Norway.

Created by Picked Image and Co-produced with Nordland Visual Theatre
Written by Dik Downey and Vicky Andrews
Directed by Emma Lloyd
Performed by Dik Downey and Vicky Andrews

Music by Simon Preston
Costumes by Maya Nygren
Lighting Design by Marianne Thallaug Wedset
Technician Onela Keal
Funded by Arts Council and Nordland Visual Theatre

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