PumpkinVille

Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, 24th October - 2nd November 2025

PumpkinVille transformed Portsmouth's Gunwharf Quays into an immersive Halloween destination. The Spook-Ademy welcomed families into a theatrical adventure where Professor Nox and Fizz taught young guests to become 'Scary Scholars' through interactive performance and 270-degree projections.

After dark, The Lantern Lounge served themed cocktails while The Summoning delivered intimate séance experiences where performers Jamie and Abigail led paranormal encounters in pitch darkness.

This versatile production blended family magic with evening thrills, captivating over 15,000 guests across its run.

Core Ensemble

Charlotte Brown
Professor Nox, Spook-Ademy
Trick, Lantern Bar

Charlotte is a versatile performer with credits including 4 O'Clock Club, Coronation Street and Sherwood. With experience across screen, stage and immersive theatre, she brings energy and heart to every role whilst creating strong connections with audiences.

Kyle Evans
Fizz, Spook-Ademy
Treat, Lantern Bar

Darryl Hughes
Fizz, Spook-Ademy
Trick, Lantern Bar

Darryl brings over ten years of professional performance experience, including work with the Royal Shakespeare Company, Belgrade Theatre and Giffords Circus. Having directed two successful UK tours and with upcoming Netflix projects, he's thrilled to join Immersive Octopus for his first production with this innovative company.

Megan Louise Wilson
Professor Nox, Spook-Ademy
Treat, Lantern Bar

Megan is an Oxford School of Drama graduate with West End and touring credits including The Mousetrap and Doctor Who: Time Fracture. Also running Flawstate, a new writing company championing debut playwrights, they bring professional excellence and creative passion to both productions.

Featured Ensemble

Amy Harrison
Jamie
Abigail
The Summoning

Amy is a Bristol-based actress, singer and model trained at Bath School of Music and Performing Arts and the National Youth Theatre. With immersive credits including Stranger Things: The Experience and extensive site-specific work, she's passionate about drawing audiences into the heart of the story.

Phi Grace
Jamie
Abigail
The Summoning

Phi is currently studying at the University of Portsmouth, building on training at HSDC with a passion for musical theatre performance. Having played memorable roles like Scaramouche in We Will Rock You, they bring infectious energy and dedication to bringing characters to life.

Erin Offord
Jamie
Abigail
The Summoning

Erin is a stage actor with a passion for Shakespeare, comedy and immersive theatre, performing regularly with Southsea Shakespeare Society and Bench Theatre. With a background spanning musical theatre and new writing, she loves immersive theatre's unique ability to blur the lines between story and audience.

Jasmine Ovenden
Jamie
Abigail
The Summoning

Jasmine is a University of Chichester Musical Theatre graduate with extensive stage experience and work in short films and audio podcasts. Excited to be working on her first immersive experience, she brings enthusiasm and creativity to creating magical moments across both productions.

Annabella Rich
Jamie
Abigail
The Summoning

Annabella is an actress, writer and director with a BA in Musical Theatre from Southern Theatre Art Centre and over 50 screen credits. Best known for her work in indie horror, she brings versatility and depth to her performances in both Pumpkinville and Christmasville.

Cast & Creative

Executive Creative Director
Tom Maller

Associate Creative Director
Kieran Mortell

Executive Creative Producer
Charlie Dixon

Creative Producers
Joe Mills
Maree Featherstonhaugh

Scriptwriter
Hugh Stubbins

Composer
Rosie Weston

Set Designer
Tamara D’Silva

Costume Designer
Anna Dixon

Sound Designer
Emmet O'Donnel

Hair & Makeup Designer
Panda Cooper

Company Stage Manager
Kirsty Milne

Assistant Stage Manager
Beth Brown

Cast

Fizz
Kyle Evans
Darryl Hughes

Professor Nox
Charlotte Brown
Megan Louise Wilson

Trick
Charlotte Brown
Darryl Hughes

Treat
Kyle Evans
Megan Louise Wilson

Jamie | Abigail
Amy Harrison
Phi Grace
Erin Offord
Jasmine Ovenden
Annabella Rich

Costume Assistant
Becky Jempsen
Olivia Johnson

General Management Company
Rodeo Productions

General Manager
Victoria Gagliano

Rodeo Assistant Producer
Jess Bradley

Rodeo Production Associate
Joe Leather

Producer
Holovis Experiences

Production Accountant
Lou Williams

Technician
Daniel Fletcher
Jake Deacon

Senior Operations Manager
Yasmin Galletti
Bex Badenhorst

Operations Assistant
Dom Acca
Jore Vaitkute

Guest Experience Manager
Louisa Osborne

Deputy Guest Experience Manager
Dean Brown
Savanah Gilaj
Ellice Stevens

Operations Consultancy
EZ Event Resilience

Front of House Team
Adesegun Ajayi (Ajay), Ethan Chuah, Oliver Darbyshire (Vee), Harley Eariss, Tanisha Gray, Liberty Harris, Wiktoria Kudas (Neoma), Logan Lewis, Naomi Matengambiri, Alissia Scrutton, Elizabeth Short, Emily Shorey, Holly Williams