Shock Horror
Inspired by classic theatre ghost stories and cinema’s greatest frights, Shock Horror is a chilling journey into a haunted past. Combining live performance and big-screen action, it’s full of shivers, shrieks and shocking revelations.
Supported by Arts Council England.
In Theatres
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Autumn 2025
Our acclaimed ghost story Shock Horror will be back to tour for its fourth straight year in 2025. Venue and ticket information will be available soon.
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Young People
Our production has been created with a huge focus on bringing young people into theatre. A new section about the work we do with them is now available.
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Gallery
We worked with leading photographers Marc Brenner and Andrew Billington to capture key moments from the show’s stage & screen action. Take a look now.
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Blog Content
Check out a host of exciting news, reviews stories and features, including a recent trip to see The Woman In Black, a play that inspired Thunder Road’s creation.
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e-Learning Pack
We hope that teachers and students will use this interactive opportunity to either prepare and inform students about the play; or to respond to the play and explore scenes in more depth.
Meet the Team
Who’s involved?
Find out below.
Reaction
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★★★★★ - Yorkshire Lifestyle
★★★★★ - Theatre News
★★★★ - Reviews Hub
★★★★ - Rated Reviewed
★★★★ - These Theatre Thoughts
★★★★ - Sardines Magazine
★★★★ - Corr Blimey
★★★★ - Mix Up
★★★★ - Grump Of Horror
★★★★ - Sadie Takes The Stage
★★★★ - Roy Peach
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“The terror and mystery it creates is inescapable” - Exepose
“Terrifying” - The Scotsman
“Brilliantly combining live performance, illusion and film" - Theatre News
“A horror experience that's as immersive as it is unsettling" - Yupvoted
"A compelling, visceral, lacerating performance" - Corr Blimey
“Spine-tingling. Unsettling. A must-see.” - Reviews Hub
“A very clever piece of theatre” - British Theatre Guide
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“Very gripping, you could have heard a pin drop.”
- Caitlin Batley, Audience Member“The most petrifying experience I have ever had in a theatre.”
- Joe Gerrard, Audience Member"An amazing feat! Lighting, sound, special effects all pulled off to perfection and a gripping story at the heart. A must-see for any horror fan."
- Jonathan Cooke, Audience Member“This show is the best I've ever seen at this theatre, it had everything and kept me on the edge of my seat throughout.”
- Sandra Jones, Audience Member“It blew me away. Absolutely captivating. A horror but with real heart.”
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