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