Nocturne Musical - Brighton Fringe
Nocturne Musical
East of the sun and West of the moon comes a tale of finding your courage and staying true to yourself.
Nocturne is a new original musical created by composer and lyricist Hedda Rustad Carlsen, writer and art director Hannah Debansi and writer Leah Sperring. The musical is rooted in Norwegian folklore and folk music, filled with puppetry and beautiful set design, ready to transport you into the fairy-tale forest.

Join our protagonist Solveig as she delves into the forest of ancient fairy tales, encountering familiar characters and dark mysteries. We invite you to get lost in the magical worlds and fables we often forget as we grow older.

★★★★★ "Every song had a lyric that sent shivers down the spine and unexpected comedy moments that entertained and delighted all who saw it. " - Theatre in Brighton (2025)

★★★★★ "If I had a magic flute of my own, I’d whistle up a ninety-minute version and a transfer to the West End." - The Wee Review (Edinburgh Fringe 2025)

Cast & Creative Team


Creatives:
Composer and Lyricist - Hedda Rustad Carlsen
Creator and art director - Hannah Debansi
Writer and director - Leah Sperring
Dramaturg - Helena Rustad Carlsen
Light design - Bradley Varney
Costume design - Kate Debansi Farrer

Cast:
Solveig - Hedda Rustad Carlsen
Old Mother - Saskia Douglas
King Valemon/father of the house - Jack Stringer
Nøkken - Em-J Smith
Espen Askeladden - Samuel Koppel
Country Mouse - Helena Rustad Carlsen
House Mouse - Leah Sperring
Forest spirit - Kayleigh Osborne
Forest spirit - Hannah Debansi

https://youtu.be/a8cIDGMwwPw?si=KR7mWUwhaT16v868

Reviews


The musical theatre highlight that came out of nowhere

- Theatre in Brighton

★★★★★

It’s as sparkling as the fjords and as warming as a Nordic sweater

- The Wee Review

★★★★★

Company: One More Saga Productions

(Website)

Genre: Theatre

Duration: 75 mins


Venues: The Dance Space - The Jamie Watton Creation Space


Venue Accessibility:

Assistance Dogs Welcome Assistance Dogs Welcome

Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible

Accessible Toilet Accessible Toilet

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: 5+ (Guideline)

Babes in Arms policy: Under 2's are allowed in for free on the lap of a guardian.

Content Warnings:

 Contains Haze/Smoke Effects Contains Haze/Smoke Effects

 Depictions and references to Violence Depictions and references to Violence

Additional Content Warning:
Depictions of mild violence

Standard: £12

Conc: £10 paid

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Conc: £10 paid

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Conc: £10 paid


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