Sex, Satanism and Secret Societies...
The original Hellfire Club was founded in the early 18th Century, and was established as a satirical take on high society "gentlemen's clubs" of the time. It was made to shock the outside world, the president of the club said to be the very Devil himself!
Today, this Hellfire Club is a little different...
an anthology of short horror playS
With the aim of championing new writing in the horror genre, Pither Prods sought four writers to create an anthology of short stories, which could all be showcased in one evening of true terror. Think 'Tales of the Unexpected' meets 'Black Mirror'
THE TALES
THE FRIGHTMARE
Your host for the Hellfire Club is the enchanting Dr Bliss. He'll introduce these four stories, but first he's going to pick someone from the audience to face their true fear. With the aid of his doll, Klaus, Dr Bliss will bring your deepest and darkest secrets to life. But will you be able to escape them?
BIRTH RITE
This coming of age horror explores themes we all find terrifying. Getting older, and facing mid-life crisis. On the eve of his 40th birthday, Martyn is sent alone to an isolated cabin with a shoebox of surprises awaiting him. One way or another, Martyn is about to have a birthday he will never forget...
JUST JACK
"Call me Jack..."
1966. The Soviet Union lands Luna 9 on the moon, Adam West debuts as the caped crusader and England is on the cusp of winning the football World Cup. But in a dreary police station in Whitechapel a strange old man hands himself in, claiming to be Jack the Ripper. For young Detective Jacob Reid, it looks like another pointless case, a prank. Is this man a harmless basket case, or is DI Reid staring at one of history's most notorious killers?
THE HOLLOW ICE
Deep in the vast freezing desert of the Antarctic, a remote research station houses two scientists, mining the ice for alien life. But when tragedy strikes, the success of their mission is tested. What lengths would you go to discover Life? And does it include cheating Death?
meet the writers
CHRISTOPHER STAGG
CHRISTOPHER STAGG
CHRISTOPHER STAGG
Writer of The Frightmare and creator of Dr Bliss, Christopher Stagg is a writer from London with an interest in paranormal and occult themes. He is currently curating an anthology of Gothic short stories due for publication in 2024 and is also involved in various, horror, paranormal and creative arts podcasts.
GAVIN CHARLES
CHRISTOPHER STAGG
CHRISTOPHER STAGG
Writer of Birth Rite, Gavin Charles is a character actor and comedian with many years of touring experience. With a passion for writing and directing, Gavin loves to perform his own material and aims to bring in a new wave of great comedy sketch shows, both on screen and in theatres.
ALEXANDER WRIGHT
ALEXANDER WRIGHT
ALEXANDER WRIGHT
Nicholas Benjamin, under his pen name of Alexander Wright, brings us the darkly comic 'Just Jack'. He is an actor, writer and director from North West London, with involvement in a variety of theatre and film projects. Alongside acting, Nicholas is also artistic director of immersive theatre company 'Midnight Circle' which recently comple
Nicholas Benjamin, under his pen name of Alexander Wright, brings us the darkly comic 'Just Jack'. He is an actor, writer and director from North West London, with involvement in a variety of theatre and film projects. Alongside acting, Nicholas is also artistic director of immersive theatre company 'Midnight Circle' which recently completed critically acclaimed runs of, Dorian Gray and Frankenstein.
NINA ATESH
ALEXANDER WRIGHT
ALEXANDER WRIGHT
Head of Pither Productions Nina Atesh, presents here her sci-fi chiller 'The Hollow Ice'. Deriving from her own fear of death, and fascination with alien life, 'The Hollow Ice' was part of a longer play which has been condensed for this presentation of short stories. Nina created Pither Prods with an aim of championing new writing that co
Head of Pither Productions Nina Atesh, presents here her sci-fi chiller 'The Hollow Ice'. Deriving from her own fear of death, and fascination with alien life, 'The Hollow Ice' was part of a longer play which has been condensed for this presentation of short stories. Nina created Pither Prods with an aim of championing new writing that comes under the umbrella of the "horror" genre; something sorely under-represented on stage.