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Top Secret - The Magic of Science
Pavilion Theatre, Gorleston, Norfolk
September
2025
Reviewed
by Chris North
I
recently spent a delightful afternoon at the lovely Edwardian theatre In
Gorleston, Norfolk. The Pavilion Theatre absolutely oozes atmosphere and mixes
the modern with the old in perfect harmony.
I was there to watch Top Secret - The Magic of Science featuring Danny Hunt and
Kazia Cannon in the alter egos Professor Danny and Krazy Kazy, the show was very
ably produced and directed by Stephanie Hunt.
To say that the capacity audience was ready for a show is an understatement with
a large number of very excited children and inquisitive adults, patiently
waiting for the performance to begin. The show itself is a clever blend of magic
and scientific facts and a lot of fun and managed to keep the audience intrigued
until the very end.
The first half introduces the characters and sets the scene for what is to come
with a series of science experiments where it is difficult to discern where the
line is between science and magic. Also featured was, a very willing volunteer
from the audience who became a ‘running gag’ throughout the show having survived
the possibility of getting soaked and his phone being blown up and eventually
restored to him in one piece!
The second half introduced electricity with a number of science experiments and
spectacular displays and featured a modern version of the ‘Mr Electric’ act of
yesteryear where Krazy Kazy stood on a plinth and lit neon tubes with her bare
hands and even set fire to a fire brand by merely touching it. The children and
adults thoroughly enjoyed a show full of facts, magic and spectacular effects
including the appropriate warnings of ‘please don’t try this at home’!
The show ended with dramatic fountains flying from 3 coke bottles almost
reaching the top of the stage and the front row receding deep into their seats!
All in all a great afternoon’s entertainment that successfully bridges the gap
in the generations with all the audience going away with smiles on their faces.
The show is currently on tour throughout the UK, if you see it advertised, go
and see, take the children, you will not be disappointed.
© Chris North, September 2025