For 65 years people from all over the world walked the streets of Pigalle, the notorious red light district of Paris, in search of thrills & titillation. At the end of the Cité Chaptal stood a building that would give them all they were looking for, & more: Le Théatre du Grand Guignol.
EAT invite you to an evening of frights & delights as they take you on a journey into this unique theatrical genre.

THE MAN WHO SAW THE DEVIL
by Gaston Leroux
Based on the short story ‘L’homme qui a vu le diable’ by the author of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’. A group of hunters seek shelter at a mountain lodge where they meet the owner, a man whose encounter with the Devil has left him unable to lose at gambling. Not believing such nonsense, one of the group decides to play him at cards, resulting in disastrous consequences.

THE MONKEY'S PAW
by W. W. Jacobs
Based on a short story, published in 1902, this stage adaptation was performed in London the same year. A family come into the possession of a talisman that has the power to grant three wishes. But the wishes come with an enormous price.

A DANGEROUS LOVE
by Malcolme Littler
A one act play written specially for this production, based on an idea from a 10 minute short film written & directed by Francine Winham. A woman takes drastic action to keep the affections of the man she loves...