Ghost Songs To Die For with Madame Isolde

Brighton Fringe is approaching, and one of the shows appearing on the schedule is Ghost Songs To Die For with Madame Isolde. It is being hosted at Upstairs @ The Colonnade, located at 10 New Road, right within the Theatre Royal building. The show is structured as a cabaret that combines original songs with a series of ghost stories and local legends. The narrative is led by Madame Isolde, a medium from 1936 who offers her perspective on the astral plane and local history. It is worth noting that this is not a horror show; there are no jump scares or moments where audience members are pulled onto the stage, as the focus remains on the theatrical storytelling and the music.

Tristan Wolfe is the writer and director behind the production. He has curated a set that focuses on specific Sussex folklore, such as the legend of the Theatre Royal’s Grey Lady, the historical figure Martha Gunn, and local accounts of a ghost dog. The show aims to present these stories through a lens of dark humour and performance. It is a project that Tristan Wolfe has developed as part of his wider work in theatre, and it is scheduled to be performed at the Edinburgh Fringe later in the year. The atmosphere is intended to be engaging for those interested in local history and cabaret-style performance.

For those interested in attending, the performances are scheduled for three Thursdays in May: the 14th, 21st, and 28th. Each session begins at 21:15 and concludes at 22:15. The standard ticket price is £10, though there is a Pay What You Want option available for those who prefer that structure. As this is an 18+ event, it is worth checking the age requirements before booking your tickets online. It is a fairly direct way to spend an evening if you are looking for something that blends local history with a bit of theatrical performance.