A NIGHT OF HORROR
So the season of ALL HALLOWS EVE or HALLOWEEN as we have come to know
it is almost upon us. It has crept through the seasons of spring and summer and
is now just around that dark corner.
The seasonal holiday of HALLOWEEN has it’s long eerie history dating back
more than two thousand years, And every year we celebrate Halloween on the
31st October. Halloween is believed to be the one time of year when the veils
between the world of the living and the world of the dead are at their thinnest.
As the years progressed this autumn festival began to feature bonfires, people
dressed as devils and angels. Through out the ages this has merged with games
such as trick or treating and bobbing apples. The festival was also named ALL
HALLOWS EVE which we continue to celebrate every year on the 31 st of October
– this is now known to all as HALLOWEEN.
And so it is that we have managed to entice you in to our dark little world. Out
of the cold wind and rain of the night. Inside long enough to hear just a few tales
from our dark dank catacomb. Tales of things that walk our streets and homes
unseen. The things that we see from the corner of our eyes. Tales of the Macabre.
The noises we hear during the night. ‘What was that groan, that creak? The
house settling or someone standing at the foot of your bed ` You decide.
So settle down, take a deep breath and enjoy the show.
R.I.P
THE DARK ONES
Kate Davis
Pamela Elliot
Catriona Brannigan
Peter Marshall
Marie Lovell
Peter Robertson
Peter Davidson
Sarah Tetcher
Angela Bain
Paul Agar
Matt Lowe
Neil Armstrong
With special thanks to all the ghouls and goblins, who have helped to contribute
to the production of this show. We would also like to welcome back, with
severed hands clapping, GRAHAM ROBERTSON who has returned back to
the W.T.G Catacombs to assist with lighting and sound. Also a special thank you
to DUNCAN ALLAN and NEIL ARMSTRONG for supplying the W.T.G
with additional sound effects and lights, which were greatly required. Many
thanks to you all.
All Proceeds from this production will be donated to WASHINGTON MIND a
local charity based in Washington helping people with occupational stress.
THE TALES
Act 1
OPENING SCENE – Compare and our resident organist Pamela
1st Tale – HELL MONOLOGUE – Well we couldn’t have a horror
show without the devil. Yes all of you sitting in the audience looking so
innocent, you know who you are. It’s time to pay for your wicked ways.
Written & Directed By Cat Brannigan
Starring – Cat Brannigan as the Devil
Pamela Elliot as the organist (yes they do have an organist in hell)
MONSTER MASH!! – Bring on the ghouls. They know how to party
until dawn. It’s ‘DEAD` good.
Choreographed by Marie Lovell
2nd Tale –PHANTOM – Yes, The Phantom of the opera is making a
guest appearance at the W.T.G Catacomb. Trouble is the real Christine doesn’t
appear to have made it. Volunteers from the local psycho ward will have to do.
Written & Directed by Matt Lowe
Starring – Matt Lowe as The Phantom
Pamela Elliot as Christine 1
Cat Brannigan as Christine 2
Marie Lovell as Christine 3
Neil Armstrong as Christine 4
3rd Tale – THE RAVEN Part 1–
We bring you the first half of The
Raven, written by Edgar Alan Poe. One of the darkest poems ever written.
Performed by Angela Bain.
4th Tale – THE DIRT CHAMBER – The disturbing tale of a man
sectioned in a mental institute for the murders of thirteen people. He blames
the supernatural… What do you think? Expect strong language and Violence.
Written & Directed by Neil Armstrong
Starring - Paul Agar as David Sullivan
Pamela Elliot as Doctor Sara Ashford
Cat Brannigan as Doctor Jenna Miles
Peter Davidson as Ghost 1
Peter Robertson as Ghost 2
Sarah Tetcher as Ghost 3
Marie Lovell as Ghost 4
Matt Lowe as The Victim
15 minute Interval.
PLEASE RELEASE ME – Another favourite from the Psycho wards.
Ok so they want to be released…who doesn’t!
Starring - Paul Agar as Patient
Cat Brannigan as Doctor.
5th Tale – BLURT AND THE AGM – Ever wonder how to scare
a human being? That’s exactly what a creature named Blurt wants to know. He
couldn’t have gone to a better place to learn…Mephisto’s `MONSTER PUB OF
THE YEAR!` Surely he can learn here! (snigger) we’ll see.
Written and Directed By Peter Davidson
Blurt and the AGM Cast
Starring – Neil Armstrong as Blurt (Trainee Monster)
Kate Davis as Vera Flimsey (Invisible Lady)
Matt Lowe as Steppin Wolf (Werewolf)
Pamela Elliot as Miss Stout (Screaming Banshee)
Angela Bain as Princess Neffergoteer (Mummy)
Paul Agar as Count Fornothing (Vampire)
Marie Lovell as The Waitress (Only human to work Mephisto’s)
Peter Davidson as The Barman (Demon)
6th Tale –THE RAVEN Part 2 – Continuing with the dark poem by
Edgar Allan Poe.
Performed By Angela Bain
7th Tale – BLOOD BANK –
Poor Mr Smith. They said that the
internet would be the end of him. But what would you do if you had the
chance to invest in a one of a kind bank owned by a Countess? Foolish human.
Written & Directed By Pamela Elliot
Starring Paul Agar as Mr Smith
Pamela Elliott as Countess Izabella
Angle Bain as The Countess` Daughter
MONSTER
MASH!!
– Yes it’s those freaky ghouls again getting
down.
MASOCHISM TANGO – A story about greed. You’ve never seen the
Tango danced with such menace. Only one couple will win. One thing’s for
sure – blood will flow.
Written and Choreographed by Marie Lovell & Peter Marshall
Starring Maria Lovell & Peter Marshall as Couple 1
Neil Armstrong and Sarah Tetcher as Couple 2
Paul Agar & Kate Davis as Couple 3
Pamela Elliot & Cat Brannigan as Couple 4
Neil Armstrong & Angela Bain as Couple 5
Peter Davidson & Peter Robertson as Couple 6
Matt Lowe as the Singer
MONSTER MASH!! – What can I say… The Graveyards number 1 hit last
year was ‘Thriller` this year it’s this. We lost a lot of body parts last year.
THE END
The production will last approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes with a 15 minute
interval for those of you who wish to compose yourself. and gear up for the
second half.. Holy water and wooden stakes were on sale behind the bar, but
we had to do away with them…this is the production of the dead.
Once again may I take this opportunity to thank each and every one of the cast
and crew who have made this production possible.
All shows were produced by the W.T.G
One final word… remember when you get home this evening and your lying in
bed, listen to the silence. Listen for the low groans of the floor boards being
stepped upon. The banging of door, is it just being caused by a draught from an
open window or is it something else. When you take a bath or shower, is there
a presence in the room. Do you feel as if you are being watched by something
that you can’t see or understand. Or even when you are in your car driving
home; make sure you check your rear view mirror… if you dare. Even when
you are with people can you feel the tension in the air as if someone is standing
behind you…
If so…prey they don’t mean you any harm. Sleep Tight.
FROM ALL OF THE DEAD AT THE W.TG.
CATACOMBS
HAPPY HALLOWEEN