"The Imposter" show (2024-Present)

Summary

This is Sam, he sometimes feels like a fraud. He is a Theatre Practitioner and Magician, but when a Magician performs a magic trick, everyone knows there is some kind of deception involved. It looks like Sam can read minds or predict the future, but he can’t do any of those things for real.

Watch him “fake it till he makes it” as this contemporary performance uses spoken word, autobiographical performance, and mind magic to explore imposter syndrome.

Sam hopes that this copy perfectly summarises what the show is about. Who or what is the real imposter here? Someone or something is pulling the strings and fooling this Magician.

The Imposter is written and performed by Sam Lowe.

Photography by Hannah Lisa and Craige Barker. Some images edited by Sam Lowe.

Best Newcomer (Nominated) - The Greater Manchester Fringe Awards 2024

"Just wanted to take a moment to shout out all of our incredible runner-ups from this year's Greater Manchester Fringe awards! Seriously, you all blew us away with your talent, passion, and creativity" - The Greater Manchester Fringe Team 2024

"Wow!" - Mike Bushell (BBC Breakfast Sports Presenter and Strictly Come Dancing 2019 Contestant)

Tickets

All performances of "The Imposter" have taken place. The show had its premiere at The King's Arms as part of The Greater Manchester Fringe 2024 on 13/07/2024. The second show was at Oldham Library as part of the Live@TheLibrary Festival on 12/09/2024. A preview of a new section of the show was performed at "Breaking Ground: Scratch Night" at Waterside Arts in Sale on 07/10/2025.

Thank you to Greater Manchester Fringe, Waterside Arts, The Manchester Circle of Magicians, Hideout Youth Zone, and Oldham Library for the support and development of this production.

Production photographs, review and audience comments

Full review here: https://www.britishtheatreguide.info/reviews/the-imposter-kings-arms-sal-23439

Audience comments from "The Imposter" on 12/09/2024

• "You had a great rapport with the audience, you were good at responding to people. I liked your patter"

• "Well done. It was great"

• "I heard lots of amazing things when people came out from the show"

• "It was relatable"

• "I feel like magic now"

• "I really enjoyed the show. You came across as likeable and genuine"

Audience comments from "Breaking Ground: Scratch Night" on 07/10/2025

• "Enjoyable, engaging and likeable"

• "I liked the combination of personal reflection and magic and audience engagement"

• "I couldn't work the trick out"

• "Engaging and funny whilst dealing with serious topics."

• "Very charming, makes audience feel at ease about taking part. Gentle and clever."

• "Your pacing, delivery and expression were superb"