Werewolf

Theatre (interactive, thriller)

  • Summerhall - Former Womens Locker Room
  • 18:15
  • Aug 26
  • 1 hour
  • Suitability: 12+ (Guideline)
  • Country: New Zealand
  • Group: Binge Culture
  • Warnings and additional info: Audience participation, Strobe lighting, This show contains periods of complete darkness, flashing lights, loud noises, and content designed to unsettle
  • Accessibility:
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
Please note, latecomers may not be admitted.

Description

Surrender yourself to a comedy-thriller experience inspired by the classic game of deception. What feels like a game by daylight takes on new life when plunged into the night. Created by one of New Zealand's most innovative theatre companies, Werewolf features chilling sound design and a unique immersive style; you can be a fly on the wall or take charge of the situation. However you decide to play it, you will become part of a community coming together to make it through the night. But what is hiding in the darkness that is making everyone so nervous?

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General venue access

  • Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: From the main reception you can either take the stairs (10 steps) underneath the main stair case and into the basement or the lift adjacent to the main reception.
  • Wheelchair access type: Permanent Ramp, Lift (Building Lift)

  • Stairs: 6 - 10
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info


How and when to make an access booking

Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:

  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

Clara 5 days ago

5 stars for this really cool idea! I enjoyed the implementation too, and the audience interaction added some great suspense. Only thing that left me a tad bit disappointed is that considering how much fun the game Werewolf is, the storyline here felt a bit uneventful at times. But I would love to see this talented team take this idea further in the future!

Suzanne 10 days ago

Fab. I have never been to a show like this before. I was surprised to discover how much fun it was to get locked in a room for '7 days/nights' with a potential werewolf. I recommend this show. Brilliant. Five stars.

Kit Carter 16 days ago

Perfect show... if you're brave enough. Five Stars

Neil 17 days ago

Absolutely fantastic experience, and well recommended to those who enjoy their audience participation or role playing. The whole show is very intense and delivers a unique experience to everyone, as your seating choice affects your role in the show. I got so carried away with my own personal instructions that my heart was pounding at one point, while other audience members took part so much that I thought they were cast members. The actual cast members do an excellent job reacting to the audience, and lead us through a gripping story.

I loved this so much.

Albert Lin 20 days ago

I wasn’t quite sure how they were going to incorporate Werewolf into more of a theater play setting, but this was a delightful and genuinely horror-laden experience. You’ll have opportunities for interaction and it's best enjoyed if you can help lift the performers themselves with your participation. If you enjoy audience interaction and some good horror, you should go to Werewolf!

Sally McIntosh 21 days ago

Classic Edinburgh fringe show. Loved it. So much fun. We were a pretty wild audience and really got into character. Great job from production team as fun concept well delivered.

David Levine 25 days ago

A full-audience-participation staged/improv version of the "Werewolf" parlor game, augmented with light and sound effects. More funny than scary. A hoot! Five stars.

Elsa Clark 26 days ago

LOVED this show! Best show I experienced while at the Fringe. So captivating and immersive. Very special.

Ed Smith 26 days ago

Enjoyable, sometimes genuinely scary, interactive fun.

Dora Voros 31 days ago

Perfectly situated experience for the location of this imaginary story. The well performed characters quickly make you feel part of the events, regardless of how big or small your given 'role' will be. If you enter the space with curiosity and open imagination, this will be a crazy fun ride for you. I'm sure I will be talking about this play for a while!
Highly recommended!
(Not for those who can get scared easily or those who can get overstimulated quickly)

Louise B 32 days ago

An absolute gem! I was recommended this by a friend who knows I love Werewolf and was wondering how a show inspired by the game would do - I won't spoil it but it was above my expectations, the actors were brilliant and it was really fun to be involved in some way (that part depends a lot of how you want to play it, so no stress if you're shy). I'll be recommending it to all my friends!


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The Real Chrisparkle (5/5 stars) 15 days ago

a hugely entertaining and totally unique theatrical experience.

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British Theatre Guide (5/5 stars) 16 days ago

It’s hard to argue with a show that has people screaming in terror one minute then giggling like children the next. It’s an absolute must for horror fans and anyone who just wants to spend an hour wondering how they’d deal with being locked up in a bunker during the end of the world.

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Dark Chat (4/5 stars) 19 days ago

This is a fun performance (if you are not of a terribly nervous disposition) that is convincingly played by the ‘wardens’ who lead a chilling social crowding experience.

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ThreeWeeks (4/5 stars) 26 days ago

The wardens are skilled improvisers, rolling with what the players give them and bouncing off each other to hilarious effect. But as the sun goes down, there are some genuinely effective scares in store, too.

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Bouquets & Brickbats (4.5/5 stars) 28 days ago

I highly recommend this piece, especially to families with teenagers in tow.

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