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The Ghastly Gala of the Grand Guignol
The Wild Thyme Players will present an evening of melodrama and mayhem in The Ghastly Gala of the Grand Guignol at Relix Variety Theatre on Friday, October 21st at 7:00 PM. A special preview performance will be held Thursday, October 20th at 7:00 PM. The event will feature short plays from the famous French theatre of horror, and will also include dance performances by The Wing Project and a silent auction of Halloween-inspired art by local artists.
Members of Wild Thyme and The Silver Stage Players are collaborating to produce the plays. The stories range from intense drama to burlesque comedy, and feature thrilling special effects.
The Théâtre du Grand Guignol, located in the bohemian Montmartre district of Paris in the late 19th century, was renowned for its mystery and horror plays, which later inspired works by Alfred Hitchcock, Stephen King and Grand Guignol was innovative and provocative theatre for its time, and remains relevant today as the basis for many of the modern horror films we love to scare ourselves with.
Grand Guignol translates into "puppet master," and the performances are designed to manipulate the audience's emotions with a "hot and cold shower" of horror, eroticism and comedy.
Due to the adult nature of this show, parental discretion is advised.
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LocationRelix Variety Theatre (View)
1208 N. Central St.
Knoxville, TN 37917
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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