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2nd Chance Fringe26! The Summer Palace by Paul Bassett Davies

The Lantern Theatre, Brighton · 6 November to 8 November 2026

2nd Chance Fringe26! The Summer Palace by Paul Bassett Davies, from The Lantern TheatreImage: The Lantern Theatre
6 Nov to 8 Nov

Image: The Lantern Theatre

A two-hander psychological thriller in which an internationally acclaimed theatre director is interrogated under a totalitarian regime by an actor he has not seen for twenty years. Performed by Paul Bassett Davies and John Black at The Lantern Theatre in Brighton on 6 to 8 November 2026, with three performances only. Suits couples, groups and teenagers aged 13 and over.

Highlights

  • Two-hander performed by Paul Bassett Davies and John Black
  • Three performances only, 6 to 8 November 2026
  • Suitable for ages 13 and over, booking recommended

Getting there

The Lantern Theatre, BN2 1PA

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