Director, Amalia Kontesi was at the Lantern Theatre for the venue’s Brighton Fringe 2026 preview night. An extract from theatre piece Chemistry , “is a frank exploration of how we manage love – and life – when we rely on chemicals to keep us balanced.” was part of the bill and plays during the Fringe. “
Steph’s battling chronic depression. Jamie’s crashed after pushing himself way too far, way too fast. They meet in a psychiatrist’s waiting room – hardly the stuff that rom-coms are made of – but the spark is instant and undeniable. What follows is messy, electric and unexpectedly beautiful. When your own brain feels like the enemy, is falling in love the bravest thing you can do – or the most reckless?”
Amalia talked briefly to Paul Levy from FringeReview about the writing, the writer, and the process for realising the play on stage.
Booking info is here.
