Theatre REVIEW: The Void - ★★★★
A chilling sci-fi horror set in a decaying future of desperation, all-seeing AI, and memories of a distant, dangerous past.
Do you dare enter a world infected by fear?
Eight million miles from Earth, a mysterious distress call crackles through the ether and draws Flint, a haunted space ranger, towards the Odyssey – an ageing research vessel in the grip of a nightmare. Boarding the craft, he finds a failing ship, a missing crew, and a deadly force running out of control…
The Void is a chilling sci-fi horror created for the stage – a decaying future of desperate humans, all-seeing AI, and memories of a distant, dangerous past. Combining powerful illusions, atmospheric projections and a creeping sense of dread, this story asks… what are you afraid of?
Where?
New Wolsey Theatre - Part of UK Tour
Jan (Age 15) - ★★★★
"This show was enjoyable to watch, but the story was quite hard to understand at times. It followed Flint, a character with a deep backstory that was slowly revealed throughout the play. Flint starts off on his own spaceship but then lands on a different one, where he meets Blair and realises that 42 of the 43 crew were dead. This was a great setup for the play, and went well with the ominous atmosphere of the show.
As The Void is a horror-themed play, I can confirm that it was quite spooky. The jump scares were terrifying and the eerie atmosphere created tension and suspense which was great.
One of my favourite things about this play was the set. It featured a futuristic spaceship backdrop with a screen in the centre. For example, in one scene it showed a silhouette of a character while he was outside the main room. This added a lot of depth to the show and was a very important part of the set.
The sound and lighting effects were also great throughout the performance. At times, everything was dark and quiet, and then suddenly it became loud and bright. These quick changes added to the atmosphere and really immersed me in the show.
Overall, I would definitely recommend The Void to people who love a good scare and a futuristic sci-fi atmosphere, even though the plot can be difficult to follow at times.."
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