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Part theatre and part game, The Grift is an immersive, site-specific experience taking place throughout the rooms
and spaces of the historic Bethnal Green Town Hall Hotel. Dropping its audience of 50 per show into the middle of an adventure in which they are
trained in the art of the con, participants meet characters, solve
clues and get a masterclass in the ways of the grifter, all in the interest
pulling off one final swindle to take down a seamy criminal mastermind. Audiences will have their intelligence tested and get
trained in scams like The Pig In The Poke, The Round-The-Corner and The Money
Swap, but will they be sharp enough to take down an evil genius at his own game? An experience unlike anything ever performed on a stage, The Grift sweeps its audience into a thrilling adventure, turning everyday theatergoers into master con men. And when the show ends? They're released into the world with a whole new skill set - one that can pay off for years to come. Making its London debut, The Grift premiered in 2105 to rave reviews and sold-out performances in San
Deigo, California, produced by the Tony Award-winning La Jolla Playhouse.
Writer-director Tom Salamon makes his return to the UK after immersive
successes Accomplice (produced by the Olivier Award-winning Menier Chocolate Factory) and Goosebumps Alive (The Vaults at Waterloo).
Town Hall Hotel Patriot Square Bethnal Green London E2 9NF
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Danielle Tarento presents
The Grift
"a quirky, ingenious and altogether delightful piece of entertainment"
★★★★
WhatsOnStage
"a thoroughly enjoyable interactive crash course in con artistry...infectiously good fun"
★★★★
The Stage
"impressively well executed...an absolute blast"
★★★★★
Londonist
"exquisitely enjoyable...if one leaps right into the adventure, a fun ride is guaranteed"
★★★★
The Upcoming
"a truly unique and unforgettable evening"
★★★★★
Break A Leggers
"an exciting and fast-paced adventure...let this production immerse you into the forbidden world of hustling and rusing"
★★★★
Pocket Sized Theatre
"I was genuinely giddy with excitement. This show aims to stimulate your competitiveness, creativity and sense of purpose, and it definitely succeeds"
The Play's The Thing
"a logistical masterpiece that palpably conveys a sense of danger and urgency as it progresses"
★★★★
WhatsOnStage
"it's an escape room with a plot. It's The Crystal Maze in a posh hotel. It's a theatre show filled with puzzles. It's terrific fun"
The Play's The Thing
"come alone and join a team, or come with friends, it doesn't matter, you will still have a deal of fun"
★★★★★
Critical Mass
"an Ocean's 11 style adventure unlike anything ever performed on a stage. The Grift will make you feel like a master con man/woman. Go get your hustle on!"
LeCool London
23 Jan-25 Mar
