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Help bring Ghosted! A New Musical to the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe Festival!
Ghosted! is a genre-bending, hauntingly-hilarious ride through grief, memory, and the metaphysical. Henry, reeling from the sudden loss of his best friend Mia, joins a paranormal support group hoping to connect with her ghost. But someone—or something—has already made contact. Alongside Lydia, a self-taught exorcist with more heart than credentials, the unlikely crew set out to untangle the chaos of the living and the dead. Think Beetlejuice meets Next to Normal, with a splash of Rocky Horror campiness and a whole lot of soul.
Ghosted! is about
- The universal experience of death
- Healing and memory
- Reconnection
- The laughter and communal joy that comes from remembering
“I couldn’t stop smiling.” - Beckett Theatre audience attendee
Ghosted!'s Grave Beginnings
The musical’s creators, Makena Margolin (direction & lyrics) and Hayden Kline (score), met as production members through Trinity Musical Theatre’s AIMs nominated production of Carrie: The Musical (2024). Ghosted! was born as a way for Margolin to process her grief after suffering the loss of a best friend and grandparent. While creating the show, Margolin hoped Ghosted! could become a sanctuary for others, offering a space to laugh, reflect, and confront inner ghosts.
“My mother just passed. This made me feel seen.” - Beckett Theatre audience attendee
In February 2025, the show made history by premiering as the first original musical ever staged by Trinity’s Drama & Theatre Studies department at the Samuel Beckett Theatre.
"One of the best musicals I've seen...going again tonight" - Beckett Theatre audience attendee
Following its rave debut, Ghosted! struck a powerful chord with audiences, making it clear that this was a show too special to limit to Trinity College Dublin. With the opportunity to bring Ghosted! to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the creative team began to prepare for an even bigger stage — and share Ghosted!’s magic with others again.
Brought (back) to life for its Fringe Debut, Ghosted! will be the first production of the newly formed Helianthus Productions, created by longtime creative partners Margolin and Sonja Dighe (producer). Helianthus Productions is committed to creating theatre that values the collective experience, female-driven narratives, the exploration of dramaturgical form, and the reimagining of classic tales. Ghosted! fulfils each of Helianthus Productions' values and is the first of many exciting projects the company will debut.
Why Edinburgh Fringe?
As the world’s leading arts festival, Edinburgh Fringe provides the opportunity to bring Ghosted! to a wide and diverse audience. Our ultimate goal is to have the musical picked up for further development, following in the footsteps of successful shows such as Six the Musical, Fleabag!, and The Play That Goes Wrong.
Ghosted! will be staged at theSpaceUK @Niddry St. from August 11th-16th, just off the Royal Mile. As one of the festival’s leading venues, known for championing emerging talent and producing award-winning work, theSpaceUK has seen multiple shows go on to larger productions, making it the ideal environment for Ghosted! to shine.
Our Fringe Journey So Far...
Ghosted! has already been highlighted out of over 100 theSpaceUK shows by Edinburgh Evening News and featured on theSpaceUK’s official Instagram as a musical to watch. Additionally, Ghosted! has been ranked as a top show to see at the Fringe by Theatre Village UK, and has been chosen for 1 of 5 coveted Out of Hand Marketing Awards as a testament to the shows’ potential at the festival.
The support Ghosted! has already received before the festival has even started is a testament to what this show represents and the value it brings to the festival.
For further reading on Ghosted!’s impact, check out these articles:
https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/thespaceuk-announces-over-100-new-fringe-shows-on-sale-5063782
Meet the Team
Makena Margolin – DIRECTOR & LYRICIST
Hayden Kline - MUSICAL DIRECTOR & COMPOSER
Sonja Dighe – PRODUCER
Joan Bernzen - STAGE MANAGER
Theo Lynch - PRODUCTION MANAGER
Mara Marsman - Ass. DIRECTOR
Conor Lawler - CHOREOGRAPHY
Alessandro Molin - SET DESIGN
Cathal O’Broin Brace - LIGHTING DESIGN
Em Kelleher - COSTUME DESIGN
Alexandra Gargulakova - PUBLICITY & SOUND DESIGN
Brooke Radosevich - Ass. PUBLICITY
Cast:
Cormac Hurney - EDGAR ALLAN POLE
Emma Jane Nannetti - MIA
Isaac Casey - HENRY
Juliet Hill - LYDIA
Benefits of Sponsorship
- Support Emerging Talent: Your sponsorship will directly support talented, young theatre makers from Trinity College Dublin, helping to bring an original piece of theatre to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
- Exclusive Access: Enjoy VIP tickets, meet the cast, and get an insider’s look into the production process.
Additional benefits for corporate sponsors
- Targeted Audience: Your brand will be associated with a young, creative, and engaged audience that values new theatrical experiences.
- Global Reach: The Edinburgh Fringe draws theatre professionals and audiences from all over the world, offering an excellent opportunity for your brand to gain recognition in the international arts community.
- Industry Connections: With thousands of industry professionals in attendance, sponsoring a production at Edinburgh Fringe provides you with direct access to potential collaborators, partners, and investors
- Long-Term Impact: Sponsorship of a Fringe show not only offers immediate exposure but can also connect your brand with future theatrical successes, as many shows go on to achieve international acclaim.
Our Goals
1. To create an unforgettable theatre experience:
- Through our diverse and talented team from Trinity College Dublin, we aim to deliver a show that resonates emotionally with audiences while keeping them laughing.
2. To secure future investment and partnerships:
- Our ultimate goal is for Ghosted! to be discovered by a major theatre company, leading to a larger-scale production and potential commercial success.
3. To Build a Loyal Audience:
- Edinburgh Fringe is a unique opportunity to engage with a wide audience from across the globe, creating long-lasting connections with both fans and industry professionals.
Don’t ghost us! Contribute today and help us raise the spirits (and the funds) for Ghosted! A New Musical’s run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
--The Ghosted! Production Team
Co-organizers (3)
Makena Margolin
Organizer
AFBC Bake
Co-organizer
Alex Gargulakova
Co-organizer
Anne Marie Reggie
Co-organizer