Gav Cross

The War of the Worlds: A New Abridged Performed Reading

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Description

H.G. Wells’ sci-fi classic takes on urgent new meaning in this gripping solo performance by Gav Cross. Delivered in the intimate style of a Victorian parlour reading, this 90-minute event plunges audiences into a world torn apart by a merciless Martian invasion. 

With a haunting original soundtrack by Chris Bastock, this powerful reimagining blends timeless storytelling with contemporary resonance, echoing themes of war, fear, and flight that remain deeply relevant today. 

Following a sold-out debut, The War of the Worlds returns with Gav Cross’s bold, chilling performance for an unforgettable evening of grown-up storytelling. 

About the Performer

Gav Cross

Gav Cross

Gav Cross is a storyteller that gets away with shouting at families and grown-ups for a living.
Often found lurking around the worst corners of a Ghost Story, Nursery Rhyme or Fairy Tale, Gav assures you that the tears of his audience are usually from laughter and not terror.
Usually.