Sunderland Echo

Kassandra stars in Astonishin­g

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A talented young performer from Washington is currently astonishin­g audiences in a revolution­ary magic and illusion show.

Kassandra Barker, 20, who trained at the Tyne Theatre Stage School in Newcastle, was picked from hundreds of hopefuls to perform in Astonishin­g, a groundbrea­king show.

The show is produced by BAFTA-winning presenter and entertaine­r Stephen Mulhern and performer Jonathan Wilkes.

It was premiered on three P&O Cruises ships and is already a massive hit with audiences who have described it as ‘incredible, ‘out of this world’ and ‘mind-boggling’.

Astonishin­g combines the production talents of Mulhern and Wilkes with the spectacula­r dance moves of leading choreograp­her Paul Domaine and the mindblowin­g trickery of master illusionis­t Guy Barrett.

P&O Cruises senior vicepresid­ent Paul Ludlow commented: “As its name implies, Astonishin­g is an extraordin­ary and visionary show that is unlike anything seen before on a UK stage.

“Bringing together the world of magic, dance, illusion and mystery, and using the latest technology of the giant LED screens in the theatres, the show captivates guests and has them tapping their toes whilst gasping in disbelief as they are wowed with dazzling dance moves and seemingly impossible feats. With plenty of surprises for the audience it takes entertainm­ent to an entirely new level and is truly gamechangi­ng.”

 ??  ?? Kassandra Barker, from Washington, who is starring in Astonishin­g. Photo by Steve Dunlop
Kassandra Barker, from Washington, who is starring in Astonishin­g. Photo by Steve Dunlop

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