Thunder Road and
Watford Palace Theatre
announce new sci-fi stage horror
Following their spine-tingling production of Shock Horror: A Ghost Story, Thunder Road are back - this time in association with Watford Palace Theatre - for a UK Tour of The Void, a new sci-fi horror created for the stage. The production lands in Watford on Friday 3 – Saturday 4 October, with Palace Pals 48-hour priority sale tickets available now. General sale begins on Wednesday 30 April at 12pm.
From the multi-award-winning Yorkshire company known for fusing multimedia, storytelling, and illusion, The Void promises a truly cinematic theatrical experience. Thunder Road began their journey by reimagining cult novels in 2011, working in association with Harrogate Theatre, and now tour nationally with original genre-bending shows.
Last year, Shock Horror thrilled audiences at Watford Palace Theatre, where Thunder Road also led popular workshops as part of Hertfordshire Film Festival. Now, they return with an even more ambitious tale of terror – this time set in the furthest reaches of space.
Dare you enter a world infected by fear?
Eight million miles from Earth, a mysterious distress call crackles through the ether and draws Flint, a haunted space ranger, towards the Odyssey – an ageing research vessel in the grip of a nightmare. Boarding the craft, he finds a failing ship, a missing crew, and a deadly force running out of control…
The Void is a chilling sci-fi horror created for the stage – a decaying future of desperate humans, all-seeing AI, and memories of a distant, dangerous past. Combining powerful illusions, atmospheric projections and a creeping sense of dread, this story asks… what are you afraid of?
“We’re so excited to return to Watford with a brand-new story that pushes our love of sci-fi and horror theatre into outer space. It’s always a delight to work with the exceptional team at Watford Palace – their support and ambition make it the perfect home for our next adventure.”
“The Void is about fear in its many forms – the fear of the unknown, of being alone, of losing control. We’re using all the tools of theatre and cinema to take audiences on a journey they won’t forget.”
Steve Marmion, CEO & Director of Programming at Watford Palace, went on to say: “It’s a real thriller. Tense, scary and packed with all the sci-fi tricks and tropes you could want. This is one to tempt even the most reluctant theatre goer – you won’t have seen anything like this on stage before.”