Enter The Castle with Jon Ronson - Mystery, Crime & Unmoored Men

Jon Ronson is bringing his new live show, Enter The Castle, to Brighton this autumn. If you’re familiar with his work—like his books or the Things Fell Apart podcast—you know he dives deep into strange corners of human behavior. This show, subtitled "Mystery, Crime & Unmoored Men," is based on his latest book, The Castle, which is his first major work in over a decade. The premise is pretty wild: it stems from a "darkly comic and dangerous" search Ronson undertook after his own son was lured to a mysterious castle hidden deep in the New England woods. The whole narrative explores this twisted story of men who have lost their way, the concept of lost purpose, and the absurd, sometimes scary, consequences when things go wrong. We can catch him at the Theatre Royal Brighton on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

The live format sounds like a great mix of media, going beyond a standard book reading. It’s described as funny, unsettling, and unforgettable, which is classic Ronson style. He won't just be telling stories; he's bringing along some amazing audiovisual material, including clips that have actually vanished from the internet, which is a fascinating detail for anyone interested in digital history. Plus, fans of his audio work will get a sneak peek at the next season of his popular podcast, Things Fell Apart. The evening wraps up with a Q&A session, giving the audience a chance to engage directly with the author. The entire performance runs for 1 hour and 50 minutes, and that includes a 20-minute interval. Just a heads up, the age guidance for the content is 14+.

For those planning to go, the show starts promptly at 19:30 (7:30 PM). Tickets are required, of course, and they range quite a bit depending on where you sit, starting around £35.46 and going up to £106.37. For instance, specific bands are priced around £37.00 (Band C), £41.00 (Band B), and £51.00 (Band A). If you haven't read the source material yet, there's also an option when booking to purchase a hardcover copy of The Castle for £20.00, which you can conveniently pick up at the venue. It looks like a solid night out for anyone interested in true crime and the weirder, more complex side of modern life.