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2nd CHANCE FRINGE 26! Chemistry by Jacob Marx-Rice

The Lantern Theatre, Brighton · 13 November to 15 November 2026

2nd CHANCE FRINGE 26! Chemistry by Jacob Marx-Rice, from The Lantern TheatreImage: The Lantern Theatre
13 Nov to 15 Nov

Image: The Lantern Theatre

Chemistry is a play by Jacob Marx-Rice, staged at The Lantern Theatre in Brighton from 13 to 15 November 2026 as part of 2nd Chance Fringe 26. It follows Steph and Jamie, who meet in a psychiatrist's waiting room and fall in love, exploring what it is like to manage love and life while relying on medication to stay balanced. Times are listed on the event page.

Highlights

  • Frank and moving look at love and managing mental health
  • Set in a psychiatrist's waiting room in Brighton
  • Part of the 2nd Chance Fringe 26 festival, 13 to 15 November

Getting there

The Lantern Theatre, BN2 1PA

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