Trapped indoors by torrential rain, legendary writers Byron, Percy and Mary Shelley and their friends, Polidori and Claire search for inspiration by the gloomy Lake Geneva. Driven by a culmination of boredom and desire for escapism, they undertake the challenge of creating the best ghost story. Weeks of writer's block is overcome, as writing begins in a fervour. But things fall apart the longer they are stuck together, with tensions slowly beginning to fester. Tormented by their drive and isolation, the group finally splinters, leaving each character to reflect on the heavy cost of their creative ambitions. Polidoris diary is brought to life in the 1816: The Year Without A Summer musical. And this for the brochure: Trapped indoors by torrential rain, legendary writers Byron, Percy and Mary Shelley and their friends, Polidori and Claire, search for inspiration by the gloomy Lake Geneva. But things fall apart the longer they are stuck together. Polidoris diary is brought to life in the 1816 Year Without a Summer musical.Previous reviews for CUMTS Fringe shows include:Brought to you by the company who brought you "SIX The Musical", here are some reviews CUMTS has received: "The voices of the cast are excellent with some really delightful harmonies" (review for Standing Ovation Award-nominated CUMTS Camden Fringe musical 2022 'The Man Who Wouldn't Be Murdered', on London Pub Theatres Magazine)"Infectious toe-tapping groove that makes viewers yearn for more" (review for Standing Ovation Award-nominated CUMTS Camden Fringe musical 2022 'The Man Who Wouldn't Be Murdered', on The Upcoming)"The script is really well written & hilarious at times", "All of the actors involved were fantastic" (review for 'Invasion! An Alien Musical', CUMTS Camden Fringe musical 2023, in ItGirl World UK)

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