Creature Campus - Shock to the System

The showpiece of 2025 is undoubtedly Creature Campus: Shock to the System, a reinvention of Thorpe Park’s live entertainment. The stage has been raised, providing excellent sightlines for audiences, and the lighting rig is astonishing – brighter, bolder, and more dynamic than anything seen before at Fright Nights.

The story picks up with Medusa creating her most fearsome monsters yet: “The Franks”. The result is a high-energy dance and theatre performance with razor-sharp choreography, edgy costumes, and jaw-dropping make-up design. The soundtrack is packed with bangers that get under your skin in the best possible way, and the pacing keeps you hooked from start to finish.

What elevates the show further is the integration of scare zone elements. Before and after the performance, characters roam the area, adding another layer of immersion. This dual structure – performance and interaction – makes Creature Campus feel like the heartbeat of the event. Quite simply, it’s the best live show Fright Nights has ever staged.