‘Trouble at Sea: A Miss McSkimming Mystery’ – WAF 2021

On 7th Jun 20217th Jun 2021 By elliepitkinIn Arts Hour, News, Trouble at Sea, WAFF

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.

Buy Tickets!

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Looking back at…The Blackshaw Arts Hour

On 19th Dec 202019th Dec 2020 By elliepitkinIn 10th Anniversary, Arts Hour

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!

Listen: all episodes of The Blackshaw Arts Hour

Listen: Audience with the Ghost Finder

Listen: Great Expectations

Listen: Black Shuck

Listen: Some Treachery: A Miss McSkimming Mystery

Listen: The Final Adventure of Frankie Fightwell

Looking back at…10 years of Blackshaw

On 28th Nov 2020 By elliepitkinIn 10th Anniversary

2020, whilst mostly a year of doom and disaster, is also the year that marks 10 years of Blackshaw Theatre Company. Founded in May 2010, in a run-down terraced house in Tooting, Blackshaw was initially set up as a reaction to the dire financial times, the near-overnight disappearance of Arts Funding, and a desire to make great theatre. Over the years, we championed new writing, took on some bold adaptations, and created some top notch audio drama.

To see out the year, we’ll be posting a short retrospective of all our productions.

Join us, feel the wind in your hair, and the fizz of excitement, as we speed through a decade of wonderful memories…

PS: we’re not going anywhere – more to come next year. We’ve still got it.

Blackshaw Arts Hour – Episode 92

On 26th Sep 201813th Dec 2018 By elliepitkinIn Arts HourLeave a comment

This episodes includes…

The fifth and final episode of ‘Black Shuck’ by Duncan Hands – Art and Martha were reunited, but that pesky fisherman has turned up and could ruin everything! Can Martha see him off before they’re discovered? In this, the final episode of the series, what will happen to Art and Martha out on the Norfolk Marshes? Will they make it back with their loot? Will they make it back at all…?
Another couple of clips from 2017’s Scare Slam – Big Eyes by Liam Steward-George (performed by Jessica Brindle), and The Watcher by Joseph Willis
PLUS a couple of clips from 2016’s Scare Slam (so retro) -Lucy’s Tea Party by Molly Beth Morossa, and The Dewey Ones by Ben Whitehead

Blackshaw Arts Hour – Episode 91

On 12th Sep 201813th Dec 2018 By elliepitkinIn Arts HourLeave a comment

Matt reviews Ant Man & The Wasp/The Spy Who Dumped Me
The Scare Slam – it’s a-comin’! Apply to take part. Tickets now on sale.
We play a taste of what you can expect from the Scare Slam – a piece from last year’s show, The Fatberg of Whitechapel by Reece Connolly
We chat about Blackshaw’s mates, Non Zero One and their brilliant project, Put Her Forward
It’s that time again – Victoria Sadler’s round up of female playwrights at off-west end London theatres this year (Spoiler – representation is still a bit rubbish, boo!)
The penultimate episode of Black Shuck – Art and Martha heard a seal, and then a pair of glowing, spooky, eyes appeared – but turned out to be the lights of the boat – drop off secured, Martha was left alone…until the dog turned up…so where is Art? And is that dog, just a normal dog?!

Listen to the podcast here:

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/

Blackshaw Arts Hour – Episode 90

On 29th Aug 201813th Dec 2018 By elliepitkinIn Arts HourLeave a comment

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.

Listen to the podcast here:

Scare Slam 2018 – Applications Now Open!

On 27th Aug 2018 By elliepitkinIn News, Scare SlamLeave a comment

Got a scary story to tell? We’d love to hear it.

Remember:

• – 5 mins max per piece
• – Notes can be used
• – These are solo readings of scary stories or anecdotes
• – You can only submit your own writing
• – We encourage writers to read their own work (but writers can work with an actor if they prefer)
• – No tech – we will provide the spooky atmosphere…

Download a submission form and submit by midnight on Fri 28th September.

Got questions? Just email ellie@blackshawonline.com

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 third annual Scare Slam.

Prepare yourself for a night of chilling tales from both sides of the line of veracity.

Come on down for a scare, or, if you’d like to contribute a story, see below for info.

Listen to previous Scare Slams here: http://blackshawonline.com/blog/category/new-writing-night/scare-slam/

“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

ANNOUNCEMENT – Scare Slam 2018

On 19th Aug 2018 By elliepitkinIn Scare SlamLeave a comment

**ANNOUNCEMENT KLAXON**

The Scare Slam is back for its 4th consecutive year. We’ll be haunting the Old Red Lion Theatre as part of the London Horror Festival, Friday 12th October, 9.30pm.

Tickets will be on sale, and applications opened, sooOoOoOn *ghost arms*!

Check out past Scare Slams (pics, reviews, recordings) here.

Blackshaw’s Scare Slam – at the London Horror Festival

A night of chilling storytelling, produced by Blackshaw Theatre Company

Prepare yourself for a night of chilling tales from both sides of the line of veracity.

“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

NEWS: ‘Black Shuck’ by Duncan Hands Broadcast on 1st August

On 22nd Jun 2018 By elliepitkinIn Black Shuck, NewsLeave a comment

We are super excited to announce that ‘Black Shuck’ by Duncan Hands, which we performed at Wandsworth Arts Fringe and the London Horror Festival (2016), is being broadcast on the Blackshaw Arts Hour!

From 1st August you will be able to stream or download the show for FREESIES.

You can see production photos, reviews, and all sorts here.