The Blackshaw Arts Hour

A short audio drama by Jeremy Fletcher Performed by Josephine Arden and Alexander Pankhurst Directed by Ellie Pitkin Sound Design by Andrew Crane Produced by Blackshaw Theatre Company Sarah and Jay make preparations, as a tsunami heads for Doncaster. Originally broadcast on BBC Radio Sheffield on 27th May 2022.

The Scare Slam - Live from the Pleasance Theatre, London - 24th October 2021 Part of the London Horror Festival Warning: explicit content - suitable for ages 14+ Compere: Ellie Pitkin The Woman on the Ceiling by Julie Barnett 666 PROBLEMS by Sarah Tejal Hamilton Feed the World, written by Rhiannon Owens, performed by Natalie Winter Gone by Sasha Ravencroft An Unusual Undertaking by Andrew James Brown Mr Tumnus by Sam Greenwood Readings from 'Strewwelpeter' by Heinrich Hoffmann, performed by Ellie Pitkin Photos by Richard Stratton: https://blackshawtheatre.wordpress.com/2021/10/26/scare-slam-2021/

Following our award-winning production of The Final Adventure of Frankie Fightwell by Chris Buxey (Stage Door New Writing Award 2018), we return to the Wandsworth Arts Fringe with a radio play recorded in front of a live audience (hilarious sound effects included). Miss McSkimming takes to the high seas in her second adventure, presented by Blackshaw Theatre. Expecting a pleasant transatlantic cruise, Miss McSkimming must instead deal with a missing companion and a series of mysterious thefts, all whilst trying to avoid panic amongst her fellow passengers. A rollicking comedy with mysteries abounding, this piece promises to delight audiences, young and old! ‘Trouble at Sea: A Miss McSkimming Mystery’ was written by Richard Stratton. Performed by Natalie Winter, Chris Starkey, Alexander Pankhurst, Josh Yard, Richard Stratton, and Ellie Pitkin; with live foley from Betty Smith, Rhys Cannon, Safa Siddiqi and Thanatchanan Marktavee. With sound design by Andrew Crane. The music used was ‘The Show Must Be Go’ by Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com, licensed under the Creative Commons. Directed by Ellie Pitkin, this was a Blackshaw Theatre Company Production. Related links: Some Treachery: A Miss McSkimming Mystery The Final Adventure of Frankie Fightwell

Try your hand at foley! Radio plays need sound effects, and we like ours to be home made (just like Mama used to make). Do you want to try your hand at foley (creation of sound effects), and even have the chance for them to be featured in our upcoming live radio play? It's a perfect social distancing-friendly activity - just use household objects and your imagination. You can get some hints and tips from this interview we did with our head foley artist, Andy. We're looking for: - ship engine - seagulls - man falls overboard - train chugging along - serving breakfast - water splashes against the side of a boat - someone shoo-ing at displeased chickens - someone is hit on the head and slumps on a table - a puck being hit, ricocheting around the ship, smashing a drinking glass, striking a seagull, and splashing into the sea (advanced level!) Send us your sound files, tell us how you made them, and send photos/videos (if you like), to blackshawtheatre@gmail.com or on twitter/instagram (@blackshawupdate, @blackshawtheatre).

The Scare Slam - Live from the Pleasance Theatre, London - 11th October 2019 Part of the London Horror Festival Warning: explicit content - suitable for ages 14+ Compere: Ellie Pitkin The Sad Kid in the Corridor by Duncan Gates Bed for Sale, Excellent Condition written by Nikky O'Hare, performed by Natalie Winter The Bistro by Andrew James Brown Her by George Morris The Dog Who Saw Ghosts by Eleanor Verner Twinkle Twinkle by Reece Connolly The Summer of 66 by Mike Levanzin Readings from 'Strewwelpeter' by Heinrich Hoffmann, performed by Ellie Pitkin Photos by Richard Stratton: http://bit.ly/ScareSlamPics Music from https://filmmusic.io "Come Play with Me" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

A night of chilling storytelling Produced by Blackshaw Theatre Company Lovers of scary stories, unite. Adding the fear factor to increasingly popular spoken word nights, storytellers from across the Horrorfest and beyond will share their worst (or should that be best?) nightmares at Blackshaw’s fifth annual Scare Slam. Prepare yourself for a night of chilling tales from both sides of the line of veracity. Tickets £12/10 - http://bit.ly/ScareSlam2019 Come on down for a scare, or, if you’d like to contribute a story, apply here: https://forms.gle/rWxXGhrejPkC61vW9 Listen to 2018’s Scare Slam here: https://blackshawtheatre.wordpress.com/2018/10/24/blackshaw-arts-hour-episode-93/ “ranging from peculiar to haunting, with some humour thrown in for good measure” – The Spy in the Stalls “enjoyable, scary and memorable” – London Pub Theatres “I was totally engrossed by it. A winning horror story that I wanted to end… for all the right reasons!” – Scare Tour UK

In the 100th episode of the Blackshaw Arts Hour, Ellie and Matt are joined by Blackshaw regulars: Strat, Alex, Vikki, Andy and Violaine.

The fourth thrilling episode of 'Great Expectations' by Charles Dickens. Adapted by Marcus Bazley - our collaboration with Cyphers Theatre Company. Full cast/creatives list and backstage goodies on our blog: http://blackshawonline.com/blog/category/theatre/great-expectations/

The third thrilling episode of 'Great Expectations' by Charles Dickens. Adapted by Marcus Bazley - our collaboration with Cyphers Theatre Company. Full cast/creatives list and backstage goodies on our blog: http://blackshawonline.com/blog/category/theatre/great-expectations/

The second thrilling episode of 'Great Expectations' by Charles Dickens. Adapted by Marcus Bazley - our collaboration with Cyphers Theatre Company. Full cast/creatives list and backstage goodies on our blog: http://blackshawonline.com/blog/category/theatre/great-expectations/

The first thrilling episode of 'Great Expectations' by Charles Dickens. Adapted by Marcus Bazley - our collaboration with Cyphers Theatre Company. Full cast/creatives list and backstage goodies on our blog: http://blackshawonline.com/blog/category/theatre/great-expectations/

What a treat - Black Shuck by Duncan Hands, in its entirety.

Ellie and Matt bring you: The Dead Stage: A Journey from Page to Stage [gallery columns="5" size="full" ids="5333,5334,5335,5336,5337,5338,5339,5340,5341,5342"]

Some performances from the live and spooktastic Scare Slam, as recorded at the Old Red Lion Theatre on Friday 12th October 2018, for the London Horror Festival. Nightsweats, written and performed by Sasha Wilson Lay Me Down by Morgan Noll, presented by Somna Theatre Company, performed by Robbie Heath Warm and Chewy by Ollie George Clark, performed by Dene Horgan Banshee Bungle by Vivian C Lermond, performed by Victoria Howell Mrs Miller, written and performed by Reece Connolly

This episodes includes...

ApplyTicketsNon Zero OnePut Her ForwardVictoria Sadler's round up Relevant Links Ant Man & The Wasp - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5095030/?ref_=nv_sr_1 The Spy Who Dumped Me - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6663582/?ref_=nv_sr_1 The Scare Slam Tickets - http://bit.ly/ScareSlam2018 The Scare Slam, apply to take part - http://blackshawonline.com/whats-on/ Non Zero One: Put Her Forward - http://putherforward.com/ and http://www.nonzeroone.com/projects/put-her-forward/ Victoria Sadler: 2018 Theatre in Review: Challenges for Female Playwrights Continues - http://www.victoriasadler.com/2018-theatre-in-review-challenges-for-female-playwrights-continues/

Ellie & Matt are on their holidays, so here's a quick fix of the Blackshaw Arts Hour to keep you going - Black Shuck Episode 3 - we've heard the tale of legendary Black Shuck, and poor old lopsided Rob’s Dad – we basically had the bejesus scared out of us – so, what was that terrifying noise?! Talking of terrifying, we can now reveal that Blackshaw's Scare Slam will be back at the London Horror Festival in October! Details here.

We're not in the studio this week, but we are still delivering the goods! Here's episode two of Black Shuck...

Excitement abounds as in this episode we: TAU Trailer Pop it in your ear canals...