The Void (Sci-fi horror)
The Media Factory (UCLAN University), Preston, PR1 2XQ
Saturday 3rd October 2026
The Void is a chilling sci-fi horror – a decaying future of desperate humans, all-seeing AI, and memories of a distant, dangerous past. Combining powerful illusions and atmospheric projections, this story asks… what are you afraid?
Eight million miles from Earth, a mysterious distress call draws Flint, a haunted space ranger, towards an ageing research vessel. Boarding the craft, he finds a failing ship, a missing crew, and a deadly force running out of control…
★★★★★
“A bold plunge into sci-fi horror that electrifies the stage with cinematic flair and unsettling atmosphere”
-Glos
★★★★
“Out of this world”
-North West End
★★★★
“Dark, mysterious and full of sci-fi horror thrills”
About Thunder Road
Thunder Road is a multi-award-winning theatre company from Yorkshire, creating visually striking, cinematic horror shows that fuse multimedia, storytelling, and illusion. Founded in 2011, we spent seven years as Associate Artists at Harrogate Theatre before evolving into the mid-scale touring company we are today. We tour UK-wide, currently working with Watford Palace Theatre on our sci-fi horror The Void, with a 2027 show now in development at Birmingham Rep. Over the years, we’ve built a reputation for immersive theatrical experiences that push the boundaries of live performance and captivate audiences in unexpected ways.
Eight million miles from Earth, a mysterious distress call draws Flint, a haunted space ranger, towards an ageing research vessel. Boarding the craft, he finds a failing ship, a missing crew, and a deadly force running out of control…
★★★★★
“A bold plunge into sci-fi horror that electrifies the stage with cinematic flair and unsettling atmosphere”
-Glos
★★★★
“Out of this world”
-North West End
★★★★
“Dark, mysterious and full of sci-fi horror thrills”
About Thunder Road
Thunder Road is a multi-award-winning theatre company from Yorkshire, creating visually striking, cinematic horror shows that fuse multimedia, storytelling, and illusion. Founded in 2011, we spent seven years as Associate Artists at Harrogate Theatre before evolving into the mid-scale touring company we are today. We tour UK-wide, currently working with Watford Palace Theatre on our sci-fi horror The Void, with a 2027 show now in development at Birmingham Rep. Over the years, we’ve built a reputation for immersive theatrical experiences that push the boundaries of live performance and captivate audiences in unexpected ways.
