1816 - Brighton Fringe
1816
Hot on the heels of Camden Fringe and off-West End success, 1816 returns to the stage. It’s Byron and Shelley, as you've never seen them before.

A Friends meets Frankenstein comedy-drama musical, from the same company that launched SIX: 1816 is the ultimate origin story of the first modern vampire novel and Frankenstein, where a group of five Romantics get trapped for a summer they'd rather forget in their storm-swept villa by Lake Geneva...

Trapped indoors by torrential rain, legendary writers Byron, Percy and Mary Shelley and their friends, Polidori and Claire search for inspiration by the gloomy Lake Geneva. Driven by a desire for escapism, they challenge one another to create the best ghost story. But things fall apart the longer they are stuck together. Polidori’s diary is brought to life in the 1816: The Year Without A Summer musical.

Reviews


[...] sensational. It’s West End stage worthy.

- The Obscurity

★★★★★

A highly polished, exceptionally professional, and incredibly well produced musical.

- London Pub Theatres

★★★★

Company: Dionaea Theatres

(Website)

Genre: Theatre

Duration: 60 mins


Venues: The Lantern @ ACT


Venue Accessibility:

Assistance Dogs Welcome Assistance Dogs Welcome

This is combined information – if this event is happening across multiple venues, please be aware this may not be applicable across all performances.

For any queries about venue accessibility, including step free access, please contact box office.

Age suitability: 12+ (Guideline)

Babes in Arms policy: Under 2's are not allowed at this event.

Content Warnings:

 Strong Language Strong Language

 Depictions and references to Violence Depictions and references to Violence

May 18, 2026

9:00 pm

The Lantern @ ACT

Standard: £14

Conc: £10 paid

May 19, 2026

2:00 pm

The Lantern @ ACT

Standard: £14

Conc: £10 paid


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