Andrew Frost returns to the Brighton Fringe with a brand new magic and comedy show that blends humour and deception.
Andrew Frost is returning to the Brighton Fringe this year with a new show titled Pretending. The performance blends magic and comedy, focusing on the idea of experiencing magic without the usual urge to deconstruct how the tricks are performed. Frost uses a mix of humour, unexpected turns, and misdirection to maintain the audience's attention, aiming to suspend disbelief throughout the set. If a trick does not go exactly as planned, the show incorporates that moment into the performance, using self-deprecation as part of the act. It is a theatrical experience where the performer actively works to distract the audience from the logical analysis of the illusions, creating a specific dynamic between the stage and the seats.
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The venue for these performances is The Lantern Theatre, situated at 77 St James' Street, Brighton, BN2 1PA. The schedule for the 2026 edition includes two distinct blocks of dates. You can attend on the 11th, 12th, and 13th of May, with all three shows starting at 21:00. Alternatively, there are evening performances on the 28th, 29th, 30th, and 31st of May, which begin at 19:00. Tickets for the show are priced at £13.00, though it is worth keeping in mind that pricing can vary slightly depending on the specific day of the performance. It is a ticketed event, and the venue provides a setting that suits this style of intimate, performance-based magic.
As part of the Brighton Fringe, this show contributes to the broader range of arts programming available in the city during May. Pretending is a new production created specifically for this year, marking a departure from previous work. The combination of comedy and magic is intended to reach a general audience, and the tone of the show relies on the performer’s willingness to engage with the audience through humour and occasional awkwardness. For those familiar with the Fringe, this performance reflects the type of smaller-scale, focused theatre that often characterises the festival. It offers a chance to see a specific style of magic that prioritises the theatrical experience over the technical execution of the tricks themselves.
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