Get Better, one of the standout pieces of new theatre to come out of Brighton Fringe 2026, is returning to the city for a special one-night sharing. On Wednesday 1 July 2026 at 7:30pm, the team behind the production will open the doors at Ironworks Studios, Brighton, to show the next stage of development of this Arts Council England-funded project — and tickets are available on a Pay What You Can basis, including a free option. This event represents a unique opportunity for audiences to engage with the evolving narrative and witness how innovative theatre can be both a creative expression and a crucial part of community conversations surrounding chronic illnesses and neurodiversity.
What is Get Better?
Get Better is an hour-long, four-hander play that turns chronic illness, gender and truth into gripping, slightly surreal drama. It follows Hazel, a woman in her twenties working in a café while grappling with chronic fatigue. She holds on to a dream of opening a place of her own with her best friend.
The play’s structure weaves together moments of humour and poignant reality, allowing the audience to connect deeply with Hazel’s journey. Through her interactions with friends and family, we gain a richer understanding of her desire to be heard and validated.
It’s a premise that lands somewhere between speculative fiction and lived experience. It has clearly struck a chord. The piece is not only written and directed by Mads Noddings, who brings her own experiences into the narrative, but it also features a cast led by Cordelia Price as Hazel, alongside Ali Garner, Alex Franklin, and Ivy Dillon.
This commitment to authenticity extends beyond the stage, as the creators engage with the neurodiverse community throughout the development process. By hosting workshops and discussions, the team ensures that the narrative remains relevant and resonant with those it aims to represent, allowing the voices of marginalised individuals to take centre stage in the storytelling.
An award-winning work, still growing
The Brighton Fringe run sold out, and the production went on to win the Brighton Fringe Outstanding Neurodiverse Performance Award, having been supported through the Brighton Fringe Bursary Scheme. This recognition not only highlights the artistic merit of Get Better but also underscores the importance of fostering neurodiversity within the performing arts.
As theatre continues to evolve, Get Better serves as a testament to the potential of live performance to promote empathy, understanding, and dialogue about challenging subjects. The blend of innovative storytelling and real-life experiences creates a powerful platform for discussing chronic illness and neurodiversity, encouraging audiences to reflect on their own perceptions and assumptions.
That makes it a rare chance to see a promising piece of theatre mid-journey. The makers are keen to welcome not just audiences but press, industry professionals, programmers, producers, venues and community partners into the room as the work evolves.
Pay What You Can — including free tickets
In keeping with the production’s commitment to access, tickets are offered on a Pay What You Can basis. There is a free ticket option to make sure cost is never a barrier to attending. This inclusive strategy is essential for fostering a diverse audience, ensuring that anyone interested in the themes of the show can participate.
Furthermore, this approach aligns with the broader trend in theatre and the arts towards inclusivity and accessibility. This is becoming increasingly recognised as a fundamental aspect of creative practice.
Date, venue and how to book
The sharing takes place on Wednesday 1 July 2026 at 7:30pm at Ironworks Studios in Brighton. Tickets can be booked now via Eventbrite.
For those unable to attend in person, the production is exploring options for virtual participation, ensuring that the reach of Get Better extends beyond physical attendance. This initiative reflects a growing understanding within the arts that accessibility can take many forms, allowing for broader engagement with diverse audiences.
For anyone interested in new writing, disability-led storytelling, or simply supporting a homegrown Brighton success in the making, Get Better is well worth an evening.
Moreover, the impact of Get Better extends beyond the stage. It aims to inspire conversations around chronic illness and neurodiversity in everyday life.
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