Contortium Theatre
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. Rude, gruesome, and scary. A very different night out. Not Safe For....anyone really.
You have been warned....
Advice for bookers
- An evening of modern Grand Guignol, alternating horror and comedy. Presented for a adult 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 blood but it looks a bit odd.
- Booker comps available for all shows, please enquire.
Video Shorts
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Grin
Rattle
Wave
Monster
Fine