Blackshaw is a theatre production company, championing new writing and adaptations on stage and in audio.
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.
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!
You can listen to ‘Some Treachery: A Miss McSkimming Mystery‘, her first adventure, on our podcast.
The show will run alongside a series of educational outreach events – a radio playwriting and producing workshop, a Q&A with the show creators, and 1-3 internships for Wandsworth residents and students wanting to gain experience in producing theatre and radio.
About the writer, Richard Stratton
Richard Stratton has written several plays for Blackshaw Theatre Company, including Some Treachery: A Miss McSkimming Mystery and new adaptations of Alice in Wonderland and Gormenghast: Titus Groan.
Venue:
WAF Big Top
King George’s Park
Lower Field
Mapleton Road
SW18 4GA
Date: Saturday 3rd July, 1pm
Supported by Wandsworth Arts Fringe.
In 2015 we began a weekly, and later, fortnightly, magazine-style culture show on Wandsworth Radio (now Riverside Radio). It included regular segments such as Matt Boothman’s film review, Vikki’s Arts things of the week, and Strat and Alex do Art, as well as interviews with industry folk and behind the scenes content for Blackshaw’s show. Later, we created and broadcast exciting radio drama, such as a serial adaptation of ‘Great Expectations’, new writing ‘Audience with the Ghost Finder, and many more!
After 100 episodes, we retired our radio mic, but have continued to produce some superb standalone audio drama. You can listen to the cracking catalogue of our radio show, as well as all that audio drama, on our podcast channel.
The 100th (and final) episode of the radio show, gives a great look back and highlights reel – have a listen!
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
Photos by Richard Stratton
In the 100th episode of the Blackshaw Arts Hour, Ellie and Matt are joined by Blackshaw regulars: Strat, Alex, Vikki, Andy and Violaine.
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The fourth and final instalment of ‘Great Expectations’ by Charles Dickens, adapted by Marcus Bazley – our collaboration with Cyphers Theatre Company. Full cast list plus lots of other backstage treats here.
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The third instalment of ‘Great Expectations’ by Charles Dickens, adapted by Marcus Bazley – our collaboration with Cyphers Theatre Company. Full cast list plus lots of other backstage treats here.
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The second instalment of ‘Great Expectations’ by Charles Dickens, adapted by Marcus Bazley – our collaboration with Cyphers Theatre Company. Full cast list plus lots of other backstage treats here.
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The thrilling first instalment of ‘Great Expectations’, by Charles Dickens, adapted by Marcus Bazley – our collaboration with Cyphers Theatre Company. Full cast list plus lots of other backstage treats here.
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What a treat – Black Shuck by Duncan Hands, in its entirety.
Rachel Nott – Martha
Alexander Pankhurst – Art
Other voices by Tom Slatter & Duncan Hands.
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