Contortium Theatre
Rude, gruesome, and scary. Channelling the spirit of the theatre of horror and comedy, the twisted and the bizarre, the legendary Theatre of the Grand Guignol. A new writing theatre company based in West Yorkshire in the UK. Specialising in the short, the shocking, and the very, very, strange.
A very different night out. Not Safe For.... anyone really.
- "Went tonight and had a blast!"
- "The spirit of the Grand Guignol is alive long after they all thought it dead and buried… And dismembered and burnt."
- "Funny, disturbing, gory, did I mention funny?"
- They were amazing - had us all in the edge of our seats!!!
- "Tales that had us guessing and gulping"
- "Deliciously dark."
- "a great and very different way to spend an evening."
Tales of the Bizarre 2
They're back! With another evening of six more short sharp tales of fear, laughter, and the very strange, in the spirit of the legendary Théâtre du Grand Guignol.
- What could be nicer than a baking contest? It depends on where it's being held, and what's being baked...
- All familes have their dirty little secrets don't they? Don't they?
- A chance meeting leads to a surprising revelation and an outcome...
- The world's richest man didn't get where he is by being nice. Was that a good idea?
Tales of the Bizarre 2 will tour Bradford District in April, May and June 2024
- Thursday 25th April The Caroline Street Social Club, Shipley
- Thursday 2nd May, The Sunnybank Social Club Silsden
- Friday 10th May, The Otley Social Club, Otley
- Thursday 16th May, The Golden Lion Todmorden
- Thursday 23rd May, The Parkside Club Haworth
- Thursday 6th June, Heptonstall Bowling Club
Advice for bookers
- An evening of modern Grand Guignol, alternating horror and comedy. Presented for a general audience. No knowledge of theatre history required
- A set of six to eight short pieces, depending on desired runtime. Each with a running time of approximately five to fifteen minutes, alternating horror and comedy.
- Duration: 100 minutes including 15 minute interval
- Ages: customisable from strictly adult only, to young adult friendly depending on audience and venue needs. Not suitable for children.
- Minimal staging and lighting. Designed for unconventional spaces. Minimal get in and get out, less than one hour each.
- Use of stage blood can be negotiated. We can bring our own stage cover. We can just not use it but it looks a bit odd.
- Booker comps available for all shows, please enquire.
