“The other big lesson is about networking. When I was younger I hated it, it all seemed so phoney. Recently I’ve discovered the key just seems to be finding stuff you like and making a genuine connection with the creator.”
WHO: Jonathan Laury
WHAT: “A dark and stormy night. A vampire’s castle outlined by lightning. An hour to find and kill the dreaded fiend… And one idiot trying to manage the escalating chaos.
Join a fast-paced, hilariously deadly choose-your-own adventure. Three players at a time must decide how to approach a variety of obstacles to reach the vampire’s chamber, BUT one of the players is evil, and the audience must decide who before it’s too late.
This is the debut solo show from award winning writer and performer Jonathan Laury. Think something like Knightmare meets Traitors hosted by the lovechild of Vincent Price and Little Alex Horne. Sellout shows at the Lambeth and Brighton Fringes, and described by audiences as ‘Brilliant, slick, funny, 10/10 would go again’ and ‘My favourite theatrical experience of the year.'”
WHERE: Quarry Theatre
WHEN: 23 July 2026 @ 21:00 (60mins)
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Is this your first time to Bedfringe?
It is my Bedfringe debut, which is exciting. The show’s been at the Lambeth and Brighton Fringes, and will be off to Edinburgh shortly after Bedford. No shade to those other fringes, but this will be by far the nicest venue The Vampire Run has been on in!
I love how packed the schedule is for Bedfringe, there doesn’t seem to be a moment wasted, with shows covering every genre. As a performer and creator Fringe festivals are great opportunities to meet amazingly creative people working on all kinds of different shows. There’s great camaraderie between performers. Having gone to a few Fringes just as a punter too, that’s a whole different experience. It’s like opening a treasure chest and grabbing any shiny things you can see!
What are the big things you’ve learned since 2025 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?
The last couple of years have really been about rediscovering my creativity. When I first started performing I didn’t even think of creating my own work. A lack of confidence dogged the start of my creative career. But having taken a bunch of wonderful courses (clowning with Spymonkey and Mick Barnfather, Improv with Hoopla, Stand-up with Logan Murray, Creating solo shows with Rachel Mars) I’ve unlocked a huge new passion and drive. I just want to make my own silly stuff now, and fortunately the response has been really positive.
The other big lesson is about networking. When I was younger I hated it, it all seemed so phoney. Recently I’ve discovered the key just seems to be finding stuff you like and making a genuine connection with the creator. Forget any sense of wondering what they can do for you. Just be an unabashed fan of other people’s cool stuff.
Tell us about your show.
Count Maximillian Von Drakuhl is the most fiendish vampire that has ever existed. He’s killed all my poor audience members for starters, which is just plain rude. I’m going to help them get their revenge on the Count.
The audience faces all kinds of obstacles in their journey through the vampire’s castle, and can choose whether to tackle each one with their brain, their muscles, or their charm. Different choices lead to different rooms… or death. BUT! Death isn’t the end. the audience’s worst nightmares become manifest in one of the castle’s rooms. Oh, and one of the audience members is evil and must be found!
It’s a choose your own adventure crossed with the kind of social deduction you find in The Traitors and Secret Hitler. There’s also a whole level of improv, clowning, character comedy and silliness provided by me. And of course there’s the kind of stomach churning horror that can only be provided by my audience’s imaginations!
What should your audience see at Bedfringe after they’ve seen your show?
Dave Bibby is a Bedford legend and a top chap, make sure you see Hasta La Vista… Bibby!
For more nerdery, Juliette Burton is amazing. And who doesn’t love dark history podcasts? Weird in the Wade is the one for you!
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