The Unbelievables

The Illusionists and Circus 1903 are huge shows featuring the creme de la creme in magic, acrobatics, comedy, music, and anything else that entertains. They would seem impossible to top, yet director Neil Dorward believes the next iteration in the series has done just that.

The Unbelievables is a collection of unique and extraordinary acts from around the globe; from traditional circus performers to bright new stars. It’s family entertainment with enough edge to keep adults amused.

Dorward says the public has an appetite for this kind of eclectic show, as proven by the popularity of TV talent show franchises.

“Variety has been around for so long, it’s so great that we’re actually bringing a proper variety show back to 2017 generations,” he adds.

Some of the performers have in fact been discovered via TV talent shows.

Harrison Greenbaum is a New York comedian/magician who’d been working the comedy circuit for 10 years before finally finding stardom on America’s Got Talent. He will be MC for The Unbelievables.

“He’s done a million gigs, he’s the funniest man ever, so he’ll really have the audience laughing…” assures Dorward.

Humour will weave throughout the show. Jay Johnson is a multi-award winning ventriloquist who does a hysterical bit with a monkey. Brett Loudermilk will make you laugh, then gasp as he swallows – for real – a variety of swords. Sos and Victoria Petrosyan – The Transformationalists – hold four Guinness World Records for quickest costume change.

There are also acts that will astound: Robert Karlos is a mind-blowingly fast and frenzied juggler; Aleksandra Kiedrowicz performs a mesmerising gymnastic ballet while inside a suspended clear sphere; international ballroom dancing champions, including three Australian couples, will strut their amazing stuff.

The show boasts the best technicians in the business with an amazing light show as well as a top notch band of New York musicians.

“The music is fantastic.. and it’s music that everybody will know,” says Dorward.

“We really had such great success and great feedback from the Australian audiences, that we are really trying to create great family entertainment for Australia.”

Dec 19−29 Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House. $64.90-$139.90+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.sydneyoperahouse.com or Ph: 02 9250 7777

By Rita Bratovich