Blackshaw Arts Hour – Episode 92

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

  • 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

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!

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

**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

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 fourth annual Scare Slam.

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

The Blackshaw Arts Hour – Episode 71

Matt and Ellie are back in the studio!

 

  • Matt reviews DC’s latest offering, ‘Justice League’
  • Our sister podcast, Merely Roleplayers, series 1 is available to binge now!
  • We see and review ‘How to Win Against History’ at the Young Vic (trailer here), brainchild of Seiriol Davies (book/music/lyrics/genius man playing the lead role of 5th Marquess of Anglesey)
  • Strat and Alex do Art – photography in the field (the wilds of Tooting).  It’s a draw, so the public decides whose photo best encapsulates the spirit of Tooting Market (photos below!) – voting opens 6th Dec and closes 14th Dec at midnight

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By Alex
By Strat

The Blackshaw Arts Hour – Episode 70

Matt reviews The Death of Stalin, Alex and Strat do Art (this time they design a book cover for ‘Jessica Pride Goes to School’, the children’s book they wrote last episode!).

Plus, Ellie and Matt conclude their possible Oscar Nominations chat, and you can hear more about our sister podcast, Merely Roleplayers.

 

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The Blackshaw Arts Hour – Episode 69

Back with some brand new, and super snazzy, jingles!

Matt reviews Thor: Ragnarok (spoiler: it sounds GREAT).

Ellie and Matt chat about potential Oscar nominations (using this handy buzzfeed article).

Ellie has watched the first episode of ‘The Good Doctor’ and lets us know her thoughts (she done a cry).

There’s some netflix recommendations (‘The Good Place’ & ‘Mindhunter’).

Strat & Alex do Art – this time they take on a team challenge, and work together to write a children’s book!

 

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Jessica Pride Goes to School

by Richard Stratton & Alexander Pankhurst

 

It was a sunny morning at Safari Primary School and all the children were busy learning.

“Good morning class.”

“Good morning, Miss. Russell!”, said the children.

“I would like to introduce your new classmate. Her name is Jessica Pride. Say hello, class.”

 

— Would you like to say hello to Jessica? —

 

“Terry’, said Miss Russell, “How about you show Jessica round?”

Terry was excited about showing Jessica the classroom and all the activities. They started with finger painting.

“Ooo, your hand looks different to mine.”, said Terry.

 

— What does your hand look like? —

 

Next they went to play in the Home corner.

“What should we cook for dinner?” Asked Terry.

“I like antelope.” Said Jessica.

“Oh, that’s different.”, said Terry, “I like chips.”

 

— What’s your favourite food? —

 

Next Terry showed her the wet play area.

Jessica didn’t like getting wet, but Terry really liked splashing in the water.

— Do you like playing in the water? —

 

Finally, the whole class sat on the carpet to sing a song.

Jessica’s voice was very loud. Much louder than Terry’s

 

— How loud can you sing? —

 

Terry realised that something was different with Jessica…She was a lion!

“But lions aren’t meant to come to school are they?” said Terry.

“Of course they can.” said Miss. Russell, “Everyone should get to go to school.”

So Jessica got to stay at school and she and Terry became best friends.

 

The end.

*Announcement Klaxon* Scare Slam 2017!

Blackshaw’s Scare Slam – at the London Horror Festival

Tickets on Sale now! http://bit.ly/ScareSlamLHF

£10/8

Monday 23rd October, 7pm

Old Red Lion, 418 St John Street, London, EC1V 4NJ

 

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…

 

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

 

Tell your story!

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…

Send applications forms (download from http://www.blackshawonline.com) to submissions@blackshawonline.com by Fri 6th October

 

NEWS – lineup announced for Scare Slam at London Horror Festival, 17th Oct, 9.30pm

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**ANNOUNCEMENT KLAXON**

 

The following acts are going to be strutting their scary stuff at the Scare Slam on 17th October.

 

Book now to avoid disappointment!

 

Tickets only £7/5

 

Lucy’s Tea Party by Molly Beth Morossa

Chug Life by Dave Bibby

The Dewey Ones by Ben Whitehead

The Flat Upstairs by Paul Joseph

Skag n’ Bone Man by Stack 10 Theatre

At The Edge by Ed Bailey

The Haunt by Stack 10 Theatre