HORROR comedy theatre production The Thing That Came from Over There will be in Cumbria for a three-night run this February.

Well-regarded stage comedy company Gonzo Moose, renowned for its accessible brand of improvisation, music, physical theatre and clowning, will be bringing its latest hit show to the county - appearing at The Kirkgate, in Cockermouth, on Thursday 2, The Beggar's Theatre, in Millom, on Friday 3, and Ulverston's Coronation Hall on Saturday 4.

In association with The Pound Arts Centre and Pegasus Theatre, the critically-acclaimed trio are back with a grisly new performance, inspired by the Horror movies of the 1950s.

The Thing That Came from Over There is a fast-paced ride, mixing paranoia, suspense and hilariously gruesome deaths.

It is set in 1912, and as Scott and Amundsen begin their race across Antarctica, the hapless explorer, Captain Reginald Cranston, has accidentally landed on the wrong side of the continent.

As Cranston and his motley band set up base camp, a meteor crashes nearby. Deciding to investigate, they set out towards the crash site – unaware of the danger that awaits not just them, but the whole of planet Earth.

What ancient evil lurks inside the crater? What is the dark secret of the slimy fungus? And what is the horrifying fate of those who encounter the parasitic space worms?

The three daring actors play more than 15 roles in 85 minutes of shocks, spine tingling silliness, and blood curdling terror.

The show features plenty of visual gags, verbal wit, giant puppetry, and even a little bit of live music.

Since exploding onto the scene in 2000, Gonzo Moose has become renowned for its accessible brand of comedy. Founded by artistic director Mark Dawson, it has always had a focus on visually exciting stage comedy.

The trio employs a range of techniques to keep its work at the cutting-edge of physical comedy and improvisational performance with previous shows including 2008's Edinburgh Fringe hit and Total Theatre Award-nominated, You Don't Need to Know That.

Tickets for all three performances of The Thing That Came from Over There are available from the respective venues.