A new black comedy presented by Golden Owl Events as part of the 2018 Melbourne International Comedy Festival – 12 Show Only from 29 March to 15 April

As the world nosedives into the Dark Ages and the Roman Empire is but a skid mark on the underpants of history, the most coveted seat of power is the Holy Throne of Saint Peter. Rivalry to be the next Pope is at an all-time murderous high.

Cardinal Theodore, once consumed with his own grand schemes for the top job, now favours self-preservation and decides it’s time to gracefully bow out of the race. But his devious mistress, along with an insane pontiff, the exhumed corpse of a dead pope, and seemingly fate itself, have very different plans.

Horrendus! The Bizarre True Trial of a Very Dead Pope is a romping black comedy based on the absurd historical events of the Cadaver Synod. A farcical tale about power, madness, rotting cadavers, and the price of getting everything you want.

A brand new theatre show brought to you by the Machiavellian minds behind the sold-out black comedy show Jack and Jill: The Poisoners of London (2013), Jack and Jill: The Devil Chemists of Whitechapel (2014), and The Red Bird and Death (2012).

Starring Claude Jabbour, Nichola Jayne, Anthony Kuiper, Harlene Hercules and Campbell Gruiters

Directed by Emma Buckley / Written by Matt Hood / Original Score by mbryo

Tickets: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2018/shows/horrendus-the-bizarre-true-trial-of-a-very-dead-pope - $32 Full / $25 Concession

Show Dates:

• Thu 29 Mar - Sat 31 Mar: 8.30pm;
• Sun 1 Apr: 7pm;
• Thu 5 Apr - Sat 7 Apr: 8.30pm;
• Sun 8 Apr: 7pm;
• Thu 12 Apr - Sat 14 Apr: 8.30pm;
• Sun 15 Apr: 7pm

Website: http://horrendustheatre.com/

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Instagram: @horrendustheatre

Golden Owl Events: http://www.goldenowlevents.com/horrendus-comedy-show.html

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