Phantasmagoria XVII "Frankenstein"

Next date: Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 08:00 PM

The 17th Year of the Long-Running Central Florida Halloween Tradition!

Journey with critically acclaimed Victorian horror troupe Phantasmagoria as they light the candles at the Villa Diodati to celebrate Mary Shelley’s legendary and iconic tale as well as “The Vampyre” by John Polidori, along with other stories that horrified the nights during that summer when the challenge “We Shall Each Write a Ghost Story” was presented to all in attendance.

In the summer of 1816, Mary Godwin (soon to be Shelley), Percy Shelley, Claire Clairmont, John Polidori and Lord George Gordon Byron spent their evenings reading ghost stories from the book Fantasmagoriana when Byron issued the ghost story summons. Phantasmagoria is honored (and terrified) to present two tales from that original book, “The Death’s Head” and “The Black Chamber,” along with Byron’s apocalyptic epic poem “Darkness,” written later that summer, and, of course, Polidori’s “The Vampyre,” which set the tone for elegant, stately vampires, all culminating in Mary Shelley’s classic of horror literature Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus.

With original music by Phantasmagoria composer Josh Solomon, choreography by Mila Makarova, stage combat by Bill Warriner, puppets by Nic Parks Puppetry and all-new adaptations and direction, this is sure to be a darkly enchanting journey for all.

Phantasmagoria’s signature blend of evocative storytelling, phantastical dance, large-scale puppetry, projections, original music and more will bring to life on stage the haunted and horrific tales that mark legendary moments in literature—ones that would change the face of horror forever.

When

Location

Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater, 445 S. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando 32801  View Map

28.5375561,-81.3767496

445 S. Magnolia Avenue , Orlando 32801

Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater

445 S. Magnolia Avenue , Orlando 32801

Phantasmagoria XVII "Frankenstein"