P&O reveals new illusion show set to debut across the fleet  

P&O Cruises is rolling out a new Vegas-style illusion show to the fleet, created by TV presenter and actor Stephen Mulhern and performer Jonathan Wilkes in collaboration with choreographer Paul Domaine.

The 45-minute show, “Unbelievable” features a range of new themes including neon, lasers, the court of Marie Antoinette, fire, water and UV, and will be performed by the Headliners Theatre cast onboard Britannia, Azura, Ventura, Arcadia and Aurora.

The show is set to debut in the summer, with each of its specific themes serving as the backdrop to illusions including levitation, the Sub Trunk, Sawing in Half and the TV Screen. 

Stephen Mulhern will interact with the audience through video and there will be an interactive audience trick which will be different each night.

Mulhern described the show as “going full throttle with illusions that have never before been seen in this country. They are truly unbelievable.”

“I am so proud of Unbelievable,” he added. “It is the culmination of hard work, creativity, and collaboration with my good friend Jonny Wilkes. We wanted to create a new show that would wow the audiences with amazing magic, stunning visuals, fantastic costumes and the coolest choreography. 

“We have put together a fantastic cast and crew, the best of the best, who share our vision and passion. We can’t wait to share Unbelievable as we sail around the world. It is a show that will make you laugh, gasp, and say ‘how did they do that?’ It is a show that lives up to its name: Unbelievable.”

Mulhern also created a specially curated box of magic tricks that will be available to buy exclusively onboard.

Unbelievable adds to a bustling entertainment line-up aboard P&O ships, with Creativiva having designed another headline production Rise, an explosive show that features jaw-dropping tricks, impressive stunts and a world of colour and magic.

UK singer Gary Barlow also created the music line-up for live music venue 710 Club that debuted aboard Arcadia.

As Music Director of The 710 Club, Gary makes this intimate music bar the most exciting live music venue at sea. Showcasing an eclectic range of performances, curated to appeal to British music lovers, this atmospheric late-night venue offers an opportunity for up-and-coming musicians to get their break.