Support Us Button Widget

A horror musical starring puppets is coming to Richmond

See “Cthulhu: The Musical!” at the Canal Club in July

RICtoday_CthulhuHorrorPuppets_Musical_CanalClub

“Cthulhu: The Musical!” is adapted from the 1929 short story “The Call of Cthulhu.”

Photo by Josh Fitz / Liquid Reel

If you have “see an R-rated puppet horror musical” on your bucket list, good news. Oregon-based troupe Puppeteers for Fears will bring “Cthulhu: The Musical!” to the Canal Club on July 3.

A musical comedy based on the tale of the Lovecraftian monster, the show features original songs, live puppetry, and a full rock band. The troupe uses multimedia backgrounds to enhance the atmosphere of the production. Five actors helm the custom-made puppets.

The 18+ show will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20.

More from RICtoday
Share your feedback on the the East End Solar Meadow Project at three upcoming community meetings.
From trails and safety tips to bike shops and accessories — RVA locals tell you what’s good.
The Old Dominion Postcard Club is hosting its 47th annual show at Keystone Truck + Tractor Museum, Nov 14-15.
Over the next 10 days, we’re launching a reader-driven campaign to sustain what we do best.
Two local pizza businesses announced big plans this week.
Find out how to help stock a community fridge this holiday season.
See where to stock up on seasonal produce around the city, from year-round shopping to in-season markets.
A cornucopia of local restaurants where you can fill out your holiday feast.
How has the project progressed so far, and what’s next?
Instead of throwing your fall pumpkins away, consider donating them to local farms through Pumpkins for Pigs.