Dionysus Theatre

Award-winning touring theatre from Sussex

We are a Sussex-based theatre troupe dedicated to creating bold, imaginative, and emotionally charged theatre. Our productions are known for their striking visual design, intimate storytelling, and ability to transform classic works into unforgettable live experiences.

We tour nationally with small, versatile ensembles and modular staging — bringing bold, atmospheric theatre to venues of all sizes.

At the heart of Dionysus Theatre is a commitment to powerful storytelling, whether reimagining classic texts or championing striking contemporary work. Our current programme focuses on Dionysus Duets, an exciting strand of modern two-hander plays presented in rotating combinations by our ensemble, designed for intimacy, flexibility, and emotional impact.

Our flagship production, The Curious Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, remains central to our identity and artistic vision. Written and adapted by Robert Tremayne after Robert Louis Stevenson’s iconic novella, this acclaimed production will return to tour nationally in 2027. Reimagined through a gothic, steampunk lens, it blends psychological drama, haunting movement, and an evocative score by Nathan Lanier.

Praised by audiences and venues alike as “visually stunning, deeply moving, and utterly gripping,” the production embodies the bold, imaginative spirit that defines Dionysus Theatre.

THE CURIOUS CASE OF DR JEKYLL & MR HYDE

Touring UK theatres from 2027

London, 1888.

Terror grips the city.

In the back alleys of Whitechapel and the drawing rooms of Fitzrovia, a shadow moves — ruthless, remorseless, and barely human. Whispers spread of a “sneering Satan” haunting the streets, as mutilated bodies appear and the fog thickens with secrets.

Meanwhile, the distinguished Dr Henry Jekyll — scientist, philanthropist, and man of vision — pursues a radical theory behind closed doors. Determined to divide the dual nature of man, he risks everything: his reputation, his sanity, and the woman he loves.

But beneath the gaslight and gore, something festers —

a secret too terrible to name, and too late to stop.

This bold new adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s gothic masterpiece is brought to life by Robert Tremayne, Artistic Director of Dionysus Theatre. With a striking steampunk design, a haunting original soundscape, and a cast of five in a whirlwind of roles, The Curious Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde is a psychological thriller for the modern stage — part mystery, part nightmare, and wholly unforgettable.

In addition to our flagship production, The Curious Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, Dionysus Theatre is proud to present Dionysus Duets — a bold repertoire of acclaimed modern two-hander plays, touring to venues across the UK.

Designed for intimacy, flexibility, and emotional impact, Dionysus Duets showcases powerful contemporary writing performed in rotating combinations by our ensemble:

Constellations by Nick Payne

A spellbinding exploration of love, choice, and infinite possibility, told through parallel moments and shifting realities. Intimate, intelligent, and quietly devastating.

Lungs by Duncan Macmillan

A raw, urgent, and deeply human portrait of a relationship shaped by love, anxiety, and the future of our planet. Funny, frightening, and heartbreakingly recognisable.

Born With Teeth by Liz Duffy Adams

A thrilling, razor-sharp imagining of the rivalry and creative collision between William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe. Darkly comic, seductive, and dangerous.

All of our productions are designed for flexible, efficient touring.

Venues can book any title from our repertoire, and we are happy to discuss multi-show engagements — for example, pairing different Dionysus Duets across a weekend, or combining a contemporary two-hander with one of our larger-scale productions when available.

Each programme is designed to maximise audience appeal while remaining technically simple, cost-effective, and adaptable to a wide range of spaces.