Presented by Gosforth Community Foundation and Gosforth Central
Holmes and Watson: The Curious Case of the Masked Magician
Saturday 7 November, 2026. 1pm doors.
Adult ticket: £15.50
Child ticket: £11.00
Perfect for a Family Audience (aged 7+).
Arranged by Gosforth Community Foundation and Gosforth Central with all profits going to Gosforth Play Park fund.
Please check out our terms and conditions when buying tickets with us.
From Peter Clifford and The Great Baldini
"TELL ME EVERYTHING, HOLMES"
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It’s 1906 - the Golden Age of Magic. The Masked Magician bestrides London’s world of Magic like a colossus, UNTIL…one night, in mid-performance, the Magician vanishes. Dead? Kidnapped? In hiding? After a month Scotland Yard is completely baffled (obviously) and call in Sherlock Holmes to help solve the mystery of the Masked Magician’s disappearance.
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Holmes (with an excitable Watson in tow) plunges into the secret world of Edwardian Magic only to find that the Masked Magician’s identity is Magic's best kept secret. As they meet, and question, the Magician‘s peers (seeing a lot of Magic), the mystery of his identity and fate deepens. As they unravel clue after clue, Holmes comes to share Watson’s wonder and discovers that it can sit alongside his logical outlook. When Holmes finally uncovers the startling and surprising secrets of the Masked Magician he, Watson and the audience have to decide.... ....are some mysteries best left as...mysteries!
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Performed and devised by two of Britain's most respected stage magicians, the show combines everything you would expect from a Sherlock Holmes mystery.
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The Curious Case of the Masked Magician is a collaboration between three of the most mischievously creative minds in the West Country:
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Peter Clifford - Holmes and Co-Creator
Peter is a Bristol-based actor, writer and magical advisor for theatre and television.
"One of my favourite magicians." Derren Brown
“Peter Clifford’s love of the art resonates throughout the field of magic bringing life and hope to us all.” David Blaine
“Peter Clifford is a constant delight.” Time Out, London.
“A Peter Clifford magic show never fails to astound.” Bristol Culture.
The Great Baldini - Watson and Co-Creator
The Great Baldini is a magical legend, a relict of the music halls and a theatrical performer of the old school. He is a hugely entertaining stage and close-up magician.
"Incredible!" Front Row, BBC Radio 4
"Excellent...it's all impressive" Broadway Baby
"The Great Baldini is charming, engaging and a charismatic entertainer." Fringe Review
"Delightful to see." World Magic Review
John Nicholson - Director and Co-Creator
John is an Olivier award-nominated writer and director and co-founder of the legendary comic theatre company Peepolykus.
"John Nicholson directs an evening of comedy gold." Reviews Hub
"Nicholson’s slick direction facilitates a flawless comedic exhibition. By far, the best new comedy I have seen this year." Broadway World
"A mix of the ridiculous and the sublime." Evening Standard
This is a seated event.
Seated shows
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floor seating with or without cabaret tables on floor level only [up to 100 capacity], or
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seating rake only [up to 119 capacity], or
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both seating rake with floor seating in front (in rows, or with or without cabaret tables) [up to 200 capacity].​
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Every seat on floor level and the first row on our seating rake is accessible to those who require a wheelchair space, an ambulant seat, or those who don’t have any access requirements. Thus, they will be bookable under the same ticket type and unreserved. When buying your tickets, we ask you to declare if you have any access requirements at the checkout so we can reserve any seats or space for those who need them.
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These events tend to be theatre or dance performances performed on floor level or film screenings. The front row of our seating rake can be made into wheelchair spaces (up to 2) or ambulant seats (up to 4).
Companion tickets
Carer/PA/Essential companion tickets
These are available for all events. They are limited to one per ticket order and can be booked by emailing info@gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk and quoting the event name, booking reference on your ticket order and information you’re comfortable sharing on why a companion ticket is required.
Visiting us.
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We are a fully accessible venue; all entrances are wheelchair accessible and automatic, there is an accessible toilet on the premises and each area of the building is on one level. Please let us know if you have any questions about access and find out how we can assist.
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Carer’s go free, limited to one carer’s ticket per booking – order directly from the venue.
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Ticket buyers can inform Gosforth Civic Theatre of any access requirements in the checkout for tickets or by emailing info@gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk.
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​Your journey and parking
Gosforth Civic Theatre is right next to (literally 2 minutes walk from) Regent Centre Metro Station and Bus Interchange, which means we're on a host of major transport links including Tyne & Wear Metro, Arriva, Stagecoach and Go North East bus services and via car from Great North Road. Please visit our YOUR VISIT section of our website to find directions and the best way to arrive at GCT.
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We have a small, free car park but this will be very busy and part reserved for artists and staff, so it's best to avoid planning on parking directly at the venue. Please keep this in mind if you're driving over; we detail alternative parking on our YOUR VISIT page so check it out!
Ticketing.
Buying tickets
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Fees
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Concessions and carers
Concession tickets are available to people with disabilities, OAPs, under 18s and Asylum Seekers. We will endeavour to provide free tickets to carers where possible. Please contact us directly if you require carer's ticket.
Child and family tickets
A child is classed as anyone under the age of 14, and Family Tickets, where advertised, apply to a family of four where there is at least one adult and one child in the group. Babes in Arms, up to the age of 12 months, go free at all of our family shows.
Refunds
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