Alone, in his studio, Victor Hugo weaves together the essential threads of a ripping yarn which will become his next best-selling novel. He conjures up his cast of characters, spicing their relationships with obsession, love, betrayal, sacrifice and a good dash of skulduggery.

The Brainstorm follows the twists and turns of Hugo's romantic adventure, The Toilers of the Sea, illuminating the challenges and tragedies of his own tumultuous life.

The rugged, elemental seascape of Guernsey, the scene of Hugo’s political exile, is a powerful and unpredictable player in this drama of life and death.

A theatrical exploration into the imagination and alchemy of one the great intellectual giants of the nineteenth century.

The Brainstorm features a haunting original score together with animated AV projection inspired by Hugo’s own impressionistic illustrations.

Conceived and performed by Patrick Dickson

Produced on behalf of the Victor Hugo Centre

Directed by Maeliosa Stafford

Projection Art by Scott Baker

Music by Fiona Hill and Matthew Perry

Lighting by Michael Quinn

Cover art by Daniel Hosego

Tickets £20

Students and under 18 £12