Carl-Einar Hackner: Big in Sweden

2 Dec 2010 - 22 Dec 2010 / Studio Theatre

Delightfully shambolic comedy, magic, music and illusion.

A mega-star in the land of the midnight sun, Carl-Einar Häckner is living proof that Swedes can offer more to showbiz than bell-bottomed jumpsuits and 70s pop anthems.

Apparently clueless, yet full of brilliantly executed routines, this masterful fool - a star of La Clique at the Roundhouse last year - has wowed audiences worldwide with his unique brand of comedy, magic, music and illusion.

‘This blonde-locked buffoon is a brilliantly silly Ikea Tommy Cooper, pulling endless magic shop tricks out of his tatty bag.’ Evening Standard

‘I loved the loony Swede, all manic apologetic laughs and dove-like hand gestures, he lays you in the aisles’ Independent

‘A hilariously backward comedy magician in a jumpsuit - if I laugh more at anything this Christmas, call me an ambulance.’ The Times

Watch two short videos of Carl-Einar Hackner on YouTube to get a taste of what's in store - here and here.

Thu 2 – Wed 22 December, 8pm (no shows Sundays)
+ Fri 17 & Sat 18 December, 10pm

Tickets: £12.50
£10 concessions and groups 8+ (groups by phone/in person only)

Studio Theatre

Latecomers will be admitted at a suitable break in the performance.

Advisory: contains some adult language.

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