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DARK BITES at The Regency Town House
'A Halloween experience like no other!'
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Five New Dark Stories by Sussex Writers, brought to life by Brighton Actors, directed by Joy Forsythe and Rachel Mae Brady.
Step inside the shadowy halls of The Regency Town House, where every room reveals a new tale, and something lurking just beyond the light.
Expect the unexpected as you're drawn deeper into a world of strange characters, flickering candlelight, and secrets waiting to reveal themselves.
This chilling journey through one of Brighton’s most atmospheric buildings concludes with a final tale in the rarely seen, and unforgettably eerie basement of No. 10 Brunswick Square.
Featured Stories
Changeling by Sylvie Jane Lewis: A mother is gripped by the terrifying suspicion that her newborn may not be her own.
Exceptional Soup by Ann MacDonald: A teacher with a wicked sense of humour becomes tangled in the mystery of a missing child.
The Selkie by Emma Kelly: After being condemned by her village, a young woman known as the ‘seal girl’ vanishes.
Dark and Stormy by Isaac Freeman: In the aftermath of an unexpected event, a couple spiral into a chilling nighttime ritual.
Intelligent Design by Pippa Simmonds: Alone in a deserted facility, an abandoned AI begins experimenting beyond its programming.
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CAST
Heather Andrews
Sharon Drain
Samuel Masters
Isabella McCarthy Sommerville
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Dates: Thurs 30th Oct /Fri 31 Oct/Sat 1st Nov
Performances at 7:00 PM and 8:30 PM (Show duration: 1 hour)
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Your ticket includes admission to the Exhibition: Coven - Beyond borders (also at The Regency Town House). Arrive before the show start time to experience this inaugural show for the Folding Chair Coven, an international, intersectional womxn's group founded in Florence, Italy in 2023.​​​​
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Savage Heart presents BRIGHTON 24 HOUR PLAY FESTIVAL
After a sold-out debut last year, Savage Heart’s Brighton 24-Hour Play Festival returns - and the clock is ticking!
5 writers, 5 directors, and a host of Brighton’s most talented actors have just 24 hours to write, rehearse, and perform five brand-new mini plays live on the iconic Theatre Royal Brighton stage.
At 7pm the night before, teams draw their cast, themes, and props - then writers burn the midnight oil, handing over scripts at dawn. The race is on with a full day of rehearsals, culminating in a 7pm performance that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
And the best part? The audience gets to sit right on stage with the actors, experiencing every nail-biting moment up close. What could possibly go wrong?
Entrance is through Stage Door on Bond Street; doors open 10 minutes before show time. There will be a pop-up bar at this event.
THIRST
Aspiring actor Frankie moves to London to 'make it big.' By chance she meets captivating Viv who gets her a part-time job at a major financial advice firm. Frankie is initiated into a world of money, sex and power ruled by dangerous boss Paddy. When pushed too far, Frankie and her co-workers must take action to save themselves, but at what cost?
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THIRST is a Faustian tragi-comedy exploring rage, internalised Capitalism and the search for home.
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Written by Rachel Mae Brady, directed by Joy Forsythe.
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We staged a rehearsed reading of THIRST at the Caroline of Brunswick, Brighton on Tues 5th April 2022 featuring Charlotte Duffy, Isabella McCarthy Sommerville, Michael Ross, Vita Oldershaw, Heather-Rose Andrews and Lorraine Yu.
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THIRST (formerly SMASH!) was selected for 'emanate' insustry showcase at The Old Fire Station, Oxford in 2020.
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#WeAreNotEven
Polly, 36, has just been dumped by Dominic; her boyfriend of 14 years. She creates a social media diary, posting daily videos documenting her journey through the breakup. Watch (and like?) as Polly's life gets smaller but her obsession with Dominic and his new girlfriend, Gabriella, grows. When Gabriella announces their engagement in a status update, Polly takes action. Witness a woman's descent into obsession and revenge through a series of video posts in real time.
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Adapted by Corrina O'Beirne from her award winning short story 'Variation of Molly', directed by Joy Forsythe, performed, filmed and edited by Rachel Mae Brady.
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Wolf Tamer
Rachel has lost her hero. Her uncle Neil has unexpectedly died. Rachel becomes reclusive, struggling to leave the house. Attempting to make sense of her loss, she revisits the incredible stories Neil told her as a child about his adventures around the world. She encounters polar bears, hang gliders, ancient Egyptian mummies and is haunted by an ever-present 'wolf.' An autobiographical, often humorous exploration of grief, love and the power of storytelling.
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Written and performed by Rachel Mae Brady. Directed by Joy Forsythe. Movement direction by Emma Webb. Designed by Rachael Twyford.
- Voice Magazine
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Top 3 Finalist for the Voice Magazine Best Newcomer Award and New Writing South Best New Play Award at Brighton Fringe 2019.
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Winner of the Lion's Bursary Award at Brighton Fringe 2019.
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Shortlisted for the International Stephanie Lehr Playwriting Competition, 2019.
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