Derren Brown Appears In The Simpsons Christmas Special

Derren Brown Appears In The Simpsons Christmas Special

Derren Brown is set to join a list of cultural icons including Sting, Tom Jones, Meryl Streep, Dolly Parton, Elton John and Pierce Brosnan, to guest star in the multi-award-winning The Simpsons.

He stars in the show’s first ever double length Christmas Episode called O C’mon All Ye Faithful.  Simpsons writer Carolyn Omine said of his performance: ‘In terms of lines and screen time it is probably one of the largest guest starring roles we’ve ever had and he is fantastic, charming and very funny in the episode.’

Famed British mentalist, Derren Brown, comes to Springfield and uses psychological tricks and showmanship to raise the town’s Christmas spirit.   When Homer gets hypnotized and mistakenly believes he is Santa Claus, it sets off a cheery chain-reaction and causes everyone to question what they believe and to explore the meaning of “miracle.”  Featuring musical performances by Patti LaBelle and Pentatonix, this special double episode marks the 35th anniversary of The Simpsons series premiere, (“Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire”) and airs exclusively on Disney+ starting December 17th.

Derren Brown said:  ‘It’s the best thing that’s happened in my life so far. I had just started writing Only Human, my new touring show, when the call came in. I was asked to keep it very quiet for the time being, so I immediately told everyone I met. I did wonder if it meant I had reached a level of such stratospheric success that I no longer needed to write the new show, but I have been politely assured that is not the case. I’m not against stepping out on stage with bright yellow make-up.’

Derren’s highly anticipated new show Only Human will embark on a major UK Tour at the Swan Theatre, High Wycombe on Friday 4 April 2025.  For all tour and ticket information, visit derrenbrown.co.uk

DERREN BROWN: ONLY HUMAN

THE 2025 UK TOUR

 

Swan Theatre, High Wycombe

4–5 April 2025

https://trafalgartickets.com/wycombe-swan-theatre/en-GB  

 

Churchill Theatre, Bromley

8-12 April 2025

https://trafalgartickets.com/churchill-theatre-bromley/en-GB

 

Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton

15-19 April 2025

https://www.grandtheatre.co.uk/

 

King’s Theatre Glasgow

29 April-3 May 2025

https://www.atgtickets.com/venues/kings-theatre-glasgow/  

 

His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen

6-10 May 2025

https://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/his-majestys-theatre/

 

Theatre Royal, Nottingham

13-17 May 2025

https://trch.co.uk         

 

Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff

20-24 May 2025

https://www.wmc.org.uk/en       

 

Bristol Hippodrome

27-31 May 2025

https://www.atgtickets.com/venues/bristol-hippodrome/    

 

New Theatre, Oxford

10-14 June

https://www.atgtickets.com/venues/new-theatre-oxford/    

 

New Victoria Theatre, Woking

17-21 June 2025

https://www.atgtickets.com/venues/new-victoria-theatre/       

Norwich Theatre Royal

24-28 June 2025

https://norwichtheatre.org/

 

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend

1-5 July 2025

https://trafalgartickets.com/cliffs-pavilion-southend/en-GB

 

Milton Keynes Theatre

15-19 July 2025

https://www.atgtickets.com/venues/milton-keynes-theatre/   

 

Leeds Grand Theatre

22-26 July 2025

https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/

 

Sunderland Empire

29 July – 2 August 2025

https://www.atgtickets.com/venues/sunderland-empire/    

 

Theatre Royal Brighton

5-9 August 2025

https://www.atgtickets.com/venues/theatre-royal-brighton/   

 

Bournemouth Pavilion

19-23 August 2025

https://www.bournemouthpavilion.co.uk/

 

Hall for Cornwall, Truro

26-30 August 2025

https://www.hallforcornwall.co.uk/     

 

The Lowry, Salford

2-13 September 2025

https://thelowry.com/       

 

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