Directed by Helen Juvonen in Guild Park and Gardens’ Greek Amphitheatre, The World Without follows sisters Emily, Charlotte, and Anne Brontë — the authors of Wuthering Heights, Jane Eyre, and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, respectively.
By Nathaniel Hanula-James /Jul 15, 2026
iPhoto caption: Byron Abalos in 'The Veil.' Photo by Raph Nogal.
While the world premiere solo show’s attempts at societal critique sometimes lack precision, director Helen Juvonen’s subtle, atmospheric production makes for an unnerving horror theatre experience.
Isle of Demons is a superb way to spend a summer’s evening: with the stunning backdrop of Guild Park, and the breeze picking up as if on cue, it’s the ideal venue and time of year for such a tale.
Inspired in part by the incredible true story of Annie Londonderry, who in 1895 became the first woman to ride around the world on a bicycle, SPIN travels from 19th-century women’s emancipation to the present day, forging unexpected links across time and history.