Derren Brown Comes ToThe Simpsons| Screen One

Prior to a UK tour of his brand-new theatre show Only Human which begins in April 2025, Derren Brown joins 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 in December.

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 17^th.

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