I absolutely loved this show and it's my favourite of this year's fringe so far! Maybe it's because I love vampires and have read John Polidori's work, but I had a blast seeing this story being brought to life in a way that was humorous while still staying factual (no easy feat).

Both actresses were fabulous, with Polidori's "straight" act balancing Byron's over the top dramatics. Byron could've easily overpowered the show, but both actresses held their own and worked well together, using physical comedy and making full use of the stage and its simple set. They fed off of each other well (no pun intended) and I felt fully immersed in the story and laughed hard at several points. The puppetry scenes were fun, and the jokes thrown in balanced some of the darker subject matter. It was a tight 60 mins, which seemed to be the perfect amount of time for this show. I also need to shoutout the costumes, which made me want to go thrifting for a billowy-sleeved shirt. Seeing it in a church was the icing on the cake, and the use of lighting really heightened the Gothic atmosphere.

10/10 would recommend but especially to fellow vampire enthusiasts, Gothic lit fiends, and those who are so ready for Halloween.