A nightmare is about to break free at Northern Stage

The show blends live performance with illusion and film, and is set in an abandoned cinema. It is the perfect treat for fans of classic horror films such as Nightmare on Elm Street, Poltergeist and The Shining; and has also been described as Stranger Things meets The Woman in Black.

The story follows Herbert, who grew up in the Metropol. The eerie old cinema was his playground and prison – a place where endless late-night horror films were his only window to the world.

Forbidden from leaving by his disturbed parents, Herbert hid in its shadows and gorged on its movies. But what lurked in the Metropol’s darkness? And how did he manage to escape?

Now Herbert’s back at the abandoned cinema, searching for answers to long-buried questions. But for him, and for you, the real horror has only just begun…

Alex Moran, who performs as Herbert in the show, and is also Thunder Road’s founder and producer, commented:

“This will be our first time bringing Shock Horror to Newcastle, and we couldn’t think of a better venue than Northern Stage. The energy in this city, especially around theatre and the arts, is incredible. Northern Stage has such a brilliant reputation for bold, exciting productions, and we’re thrilled to be part of that. We can’t wait to share our unique mix of live performance, film, and illusion with Newcastle audiences and see how they respond to the twists and turns in the show!”

The show will be on at Northern Stage on Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 October at 7.30pm each night.

Full details and tickets can be found at:

https://northernstage.co.uk/whats-on/shock-horror/