Horror
Workshops 14+
Unravel the secrets and mystery behind horror theatre with Thunder Road, the creators of the “inescapable” ghost story Shock Horror and The Void.
This workshop:
Uncovers the devices and techniques used to create suspense and tension within horror storytelling
Integrates puppetry into the mix with an intensive session manipulating human-sized objects
Promotes the physical confidence your students need to be brave and bold with the material they are making
Enables students to put all they’ve learned into practice to produce their very own short horror story
Offers your students further insight into how to shape horror and puppetry for any future devised performances
Led by multi-award-winning performer & National Theatre (War Horse) puppeteer
“The whole day was amazing! Really insightful, really engaging. I learnt so much about puppetry and horror in theatre”
— Lily, Thomas Hardye School
Each workshop offers immersive, hands-on learning experiences to ignite creativity and spark curiosity.
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“Incredible. The workshop consisted of a mix of drama games and devising work, based on the genre of horror. It was brilliantly structured, beautifully delivered and had a very good pace” - Emily Jeffrey, Thomas Deacon Academy
“Thunder Road’s ability to encourage is amazing and their passion for horror theatre is contagious” - Becca, Rugby School
“The puppetry and choreography had us buzzing all the way home” - Sam, Madeley High School
“I found those three crucial elements of horror discussed in the workshop very illuminating in starting to recognise what is important in my own second year projects” - Luke, Edge Hill Uni
Thunder Road are now delivering horror workshops all year round in addition to its 2026 tour of The Void.
Would you like to book a drama workshop for your school, college, university or youth theatre? Get in touch:
info@thunderroadtheatre.org
*All workshop leaders are fully DBS checked & will follow all Safeguarding procedures & protocols.