Beyond Berlin By Samuel Milletti

Beyond Berlin by Samuel Milletti is coming to The Lantern Theatre for two nights, on Friday 28th August and Saturday 29th August 2026. This debut play takes the audience back to 1925, exploring the dazzling but dangerous cabaret underworld of Berlin. It’s a story that focuses on the intersection of love, survival, and longing in a city that feels both vibrant and precarious.

The narrative follows Raymond, an English visitor who arrives in Berlin as an idealist, only to find himself drawn into the city's nightlife. He meets Ernst, a magnetic performer whose charm masks a life defined by fear and violence. As their relationship develops, the play tracks the risks they take to be together in a society where danger is never far away. The story is built around the tension of their forbidden connection, complicated further by the looming threat of Ernst’s abusive lover. Caught between their growing passion and the harsh reality of their situation, the characters are forced to decide exactly how much they are willing to sacrifice for their freedom and for each other. The production is described as being tense, funny, and seductive in equal measure. Given the themes explored, the play carries an 18+ age rating, and there are specific content warnings to be aware of regarding drug use, violence, and domestic abuse.

If you’re planning to head down, the performances take place at The Lantern Theatre, located at 77 St James's Street, Brighton, BN2 1PA. Both the Friday and Saturday shows start at 19:30. The play runs for 60 minutes, making it a concise piece of theatre. Tickets are priced at £10.00, which is the standard rate for the show. It’s a straightforward evening of theatre that fits into an hour while covering a significant amount of emotional ground.