Headfirst Editor's Pick
"Sell out warning! A theatrical deep dive into the troubled life and interlocking mythos of the grand inquisitor of gothic horror. Providence lends H. P. Lovecraft’s often controversial human existence the appropriate dose of on-stage mysticism, with lashings of vaudeville comedy and plenty of beyond-the-grave guidance from Edgar Allan Poe."
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A event held at Loco Klub on Saturday 4th October. The event starts at 14:30.
“Life is a hideous thing.”
And Lovecraft’s was no exception.
Prepare to be amazed, terrified, and driven insane! Great Cthulhu may be sleeping in sunken R’lyeh, but here in Providence, Lovecraft can’t get a wink.
In the early 20th century, there lived a man whose ceaseless writing would never grant him fame or success in his life but would change the definition of horror forever. He had a mental breakdown when he was eighteen. He lived with his mother until he was 30. He loathed seafood, loved coffee and hated anyone who wasn’t an 18th Century English Gentleman. Including himself. This man was Howard Phillips Lovecraft, from Providence, Rhode Island, and his weird tales showed the world that there are horrors beyond human control and understanding; ancient sleeping Gods beneath the sea, telepathic aliens from beyond the stars, and monsters – the mere sight of which would drive sane folk mad.
Dominic Allen (Apocalypse Players, No Rolls Barred) and Simon Maeder (Superbolt Theatre) invite you on what promises to be one of the strangest theatrical experiences of your stupid, ignorant life. Bear witness to the life of a man some called ‘genius’, others ‘pathologically racist’, and make up your own damn mind.
“That is not dead which can eternal lie,
And with strange aeons even death may die.”
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WINNER of the London VAULT Festival ‘Pick of the Week’ award.
“Go see it if you get the chance” 666/666 – Horror Hothouse
“Impressive! Their facial expressions alone are a delight!” ✮✮✮✮ – The Stage
“Braver than any monster Lovecraft refused to describe.” – Francesca Peschier
“I love this show. It’s a masterclass in physical comedy.” – The Play’s The Thing
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Content Warning:
Strong language, themes of a mature and horrific nature, historical racism, references to suicide, flashing lights and loud music.
About the venue:
This autumn, we bring our mad experiment to the appropriately named Loco Klub, Bristol’s underground home for alternative arts: "a jaw-dropping events space that’s unlike anything else in the city."
How to find the Loco Klub:
Walk out of Temple Meads Station through the front entrance and head down towards the main road. As soon as you reach the end of the walkway, turn right and then immediately right again under the stone archway and into Clock Tower Yard – the courtyard with the storage containers. We are through the tunnel on your right – enjoy the show!
what3words location: upset.brains.joined
Accessibility:
The Venue has step-free access from the street, however some of the road/floor surfaces in the vicinity and in the Venue itself are cobbled. Parking can be arranged within 10 metres of the Venue by prior agreement, and there are short stay car parks within 300 metres. There is an accessible toilet in the yard. For more information visit: https://www.locoklub.com/access-info/
Inclusivity:
The Loco Klub is an inclusive venue and celebrates diversity in all its forms. All toilets in the venue are gender-neutral. The venue does not tolerate any sexist, racist, ableist, ageist, homophobic, transphobic, or otherwise marginalising behaviour and takes all complaints very seriously.
FAQs and full policies: https://www.locoklub.com/about/
Entry requirements: 16+
And Lovecraft’s was no exception.
Prepare to be amazed, terrified, and driven insane! Great Cthulhu may be sleeping in sunken R’lyeh, but here in Providence, Lovecraft can’t get a wink.
In the early 20th century, there lived a man whose ceaseless writing would never grant him fame or success in his life but would change the definition of horror forever. He had a mental breakdown when he was eighteen. He lived with his mother until he was 30. He loathed seafood, loved coffee and hated anyone who wasn’t an 18th Century English Gentleman. Including himself. This man was Howard Phillips Lovecraft, from Providence, Rhode Island, and his weird tales showed the world that there are horrors beyond human control and understanding; ancient sleeping Gods beneath the sea, telepathic aliens from beyond the stars, and monsters – the mere sight of which would drive sane folk mad.
Dominic Allen (Apocalypse Players, No Rolls Barred) and Simon Maeder (Superbolt Theatre) invite you on what promises to be one of the strangest theatrical experiences of your stupid, ignorant life. Bear witness to the life of a man some called ‘genius’, others ‘pathologically racist’, and make up your own damn mind.
“That is not dead which can eternal lie,
And with strange aeons even death may die.”
---
WINNER of the London VAULT Festival ‘Pick of the Week’ award.
“Go see it if you get the chance” 666/666 – Horror Hothouse
“Impressive! Their facial expressions alone are a delight!” ✮✮✮✮ – The Stage
“Braver than any monster Lovecraft refused to describe.” – Francesca Peschier
“I love this show. It’s a masterclass in physical comedy.” – The Play’s The Thing
---
Content Warning:
Strong language, themes of a mature and horrific nature, historical racism, references to suicide, flashing lights and loud music.
About the venue:
This autumn, we bring our mad experiment to the appropriately named Loco Klub, Bristol’s underground home for alternative arts: "a jaw-dropping events space that’s unlike anything else in the city."
How to find the Loco Klub:
Walk out of Temple Meads Station through the front entrance and head down towards the main road. As soon as you reach the end of the walkway, turn right and then immediately right again under the stone archway and into Clock Tower Yard – the courtyard with the storage containers. We are through the tunnel on your right – enjoy the show!
what3words location: upset.brains.joined
Accessibility:
The Venue has step-free access from the street, however some of the road/floor surfaces in the vicinity and in the Venue itself are cobbled. Parking can be arranged within 10 metres of the Venue by prior agreement, and there are short stay car parks within 300 metres. There is an accessible toilet in the yard. For more information visit: https://www.locoklub.com/access-info/
Inclusivity:
The Loco Klub is an inclusive venue and celebrates diversity in all its forms. All toilets in the venue are gender-neutral. The venue does not tolerate any sexist, racist, ableist, ageist, homophobic, transphobic, or otherwise marginalising behaviour and takes all complaints very seriously.
FAQs and full policies: https://www.locoklub.com/about/
Entry requirements: 16+
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