A Knight of Terror

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm UTC+00:00

The Acorn Theatre, Parade St, TR18 4BU Penzance, United Kingdom | Penzance

The Acorn
Publisher/HostThe Acorn
A Knight of Terror
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‘What do you know of the west of England?’
‘But surely that's a myth!’
‘I assure you, Mr Winchester, it is very real.’
Embark on this hilarious Victorian ghost story of a witless young man and a cast of eerie locals, with curses, skulls and Shin kicking.
An old man languishing in his stately home awaits the arrival of his solicitor to share a tale of golden days... Oh, and the Butler is on fire. Journalist Thomas Carstairs is absolutely hopeless. He's foppish, foolish and above all totally unqualified to be a writer. Looking for inspiration, Thomas travels to a remote seaside town and immediately has an unceremonious welcome from the locals who see him for the pathetic, talentless toff he undoubtedly is.
What starts as an innocent writing retreat leads to the discovery of a wizened and mysterious skull of terrifying origins. One that has the power to bring Thomas’ wildest fortunes into being and awaken a formidable foe… An armoured one.
Created by Bonnet Dog, ‘A Knight of Terror’ is a Victorian Gothic Ghost Story that mixes the uncanny tales of M. R. James with the silliness of classic British humour. Join us as we recite this ripping yarn that promises laughs as well as chilling spooks.
Bonnet Dog are Will Jones, Joe Brooks and George Jacobs, based in Weston-super-Mare. Frequent performers of weird in ‘From the Mud Cabaret’. Their other shows have included ‘Bad Things’, ' Making Plans for Hugo’ and ‘Fishing in Puddles’
Devised by Will Jones & Joe Brooks
Directed by George Jacobs
Photos by Adam Leppard
Knight Design by Erin Williamson
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