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Exciting radio drama, produced by Blackshaw Theatre Company (London, UK). A cracking catalogue of our fortnightly 'magazine' style show on Wandsworth Radio, plus standalone audio drama.
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Wednesday Feb 14, 2018
Wednesday Feb 14, 2018
Ellie and Matt are reunited in the studio!
- Film Review: The Cloverfield Paradox
- Strat and Alex do Art: Stop Motion
- Moth Man – interview with the writer, Nicole Locke
- We announce the Moth Man cast
- Theatre Reviews – The Birthday Party by Harold Pinter (The Harold Pinter Theatre til 14th April) & The Ferryman by Jez Butterworth (Gielgud til 19th May)
- We announce the Final Adventure of Frankie Fightwell cast
Relevant Links -
http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-birthday-party/harold-pinter-theatre/
Wednesday Jan 31, 2018
Wednesday Jan 31, 2018
Ellie's riding solo this time, but don't let that put you off! Check out all this content...
Film reflection – Ellie chats a bit about '3 billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri' and 'The Greatest Showman'
Strat and Alex do Art - the genteel pastime of Potato Printing
Listen to the 2nd half of 18 shows to see in 2018 (off of that Timeout article)
We give you some Blackshaw news! 2 shows are upcoming...woo!
Wednesday Jan 17, 2018
Wednesday Jan 17, 2018
Ellie, Matt and Vikki are in the studio for the first time in 2018!
- Matt reviews Pitch Perfect 3
- Strat & Alex do Art - Limericks (oh dear...) - tweet us your limerick and we'll RT our faves
- We talk about Timeout's '18 shows to see in 2018'
- Wandsworth Arts Fringe 2018 is open to applicants until 2nd Feb - get involved!
- Merely Roleplayers is half way through Season 2 - catch up with the hijinks.
Related Links
Pitch Perfect 3 - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4765284/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Limerick - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limerick_(poetry)
18 shows in 2018 - https://www.timeout.com/london/theatre/london-theatre-shows-not-to-miss-in-2018
WAF 2018 - http://www.wandsworthfringe.com/get-involved/take-part-in-waf
Merely Roleplayers - https://merelyroleplayers.podbean.com/
Wednesday Jan 03, 2018
Wednesday Jan 03, 2018
Settle down for some spooky tales! A live recording of our 2017 Scare Slam, featuring the following performances:
The Scratch by Chris Lincé
The Fatberg of Whitechapel by Reece Connolly
Murder of Crows by Ed Hartland at Stack 10 Theatre
The Watching Eye by Dan Weatherer (performed by Ellie Pitkin)
Big Eyes by Liam Steward-George (performed by Jessica Brindle)
The Watcher by Joseph Willis
Check out the pics and reviews here.
Wednesday Dec 20, 2017
Wednesday Dec 20, 2017
This show includes...
- Film Review - The Muppet Christmas Carol singalong at the Prince Charles Theatre (showings run up til xmas eve) https://princecharlescinema.com/PrinceCharlesCinema.dll/WhatsOn?f=114173
- Strat and Alex do Art: Comic Strips
- The result's of last episode's art are revealed...
- Merely Roleplayers Season 2 is out! Two new episodes are available now https://merelyroleplayers.podbean.com/
- We recommend some festive theatre....
- Steve Wickenden as the Dame in Beauty and the Beast, Grand Opera House York (til 7th Jan) http://www.atgtickets.com/venues/grand-opera-house-york/
- Zahra Mansouri designed Scrooge and the Seven Dwarves, running til 6th Jan at Theatre 503 https://theatre503.com/whats-on/scrooge-and-the-seven-dwarves/
- Michelle Bristow designed Aladdin, showing at Watford Palace Theatre til end of Dec https://watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk/whats-on/pantomime/aladdin-2017/
Our next episode will be a live recording of our 2017 Scare Slam at the London Horror Festival. WoooOoooOoo!
Wednesday Dec 06, 2017
Wednesday Dec 06, 2017
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
- 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
Links:
Wednesday Nov 22, 2017
Wednesday Nov 22, 2017
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.
Wednesday Nov 08, 2017
Wednesday Nov 08, 2017
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!
Here's the fantastic result...
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.
Wednesday Oct 25, 2017
Wednesday Oct 25, 2017
Ellie and Matt are back with an episode packed with jam*
* Arts
- Matt reviews Blade Runner 2049
- Strat and Alex do Art (finger painting - the noblest of arts) - see pics below
- We tease a new podcast we're in association with - 'Merely Roleplayers' twitter.com/MerelyRoleplay
facebook.com/MerelyRoleplayers - Ellie chats about TV she wants to watch and has watched - ALL OF THE TV THINGS. This chat includes:
- THE GOOD DOCTOR ABC, Mondays at 10 p.m. (Starts Sept. 25. in USA - hopefully in UK soon!)
- SEAL TEAM CBS, Wednesdays at 9 p.m. (Starts Sept. 27. in USA - hopefully in UK soon!)
- GHOSTED Fox, Sundays at 8:30 p.m. (Starts Oct. 1. in USA - hopefully in UK soon!)
- WISDOM OF THE CROWD CBS, Sundays at 8:30 p.m. (Starts Oct. 1.in USA - hopefully in UK soon!)
- THE GIFTED Fox, Mondays at 9 p.m. (Starts Oct. 2.in USA - hopefully in UK soon!) Watch the first six mins of ep 1 here.
- SWAT CBS, Thursdays at 10 p.m. (Starts Nov. 2.in USA - hopefully in UK soon!)
- ALIAS GRACE (Netflix, 3rd Nov)
- LIAR (ITV hub - available now)
- RELLIK (BBC iPlayer - available now)
Wednesday Oct 11, 2017
Wednesday Oct 11, 2017
In exciting time news, the Blackshaw Arts Hour will be moving slots on Wandsworth Radio - we'll now be airing on Tuesday's at midnight (i.e. the midnight between Tues and Weds!). We're hoping to welcome new listeners amongst shift workers and insomniacs.
As always though, the show is available as a podcast to listen to, anytime you damn well please!
In this episode, Ellie and Matt are in the studio, and the following is jam-packed, and headed to your ear holes:
- Review of Darren Aronofsky's film, 'Mother!'
- The concluding convo about 'Angels in America' at the National (with Sinead!)
- Excitement builds for this year's Scare Slam, and we take a look back at last year's terror extravaganza
- Discussion of the current environment for female playwrights in London
- Chat about other ladies in the theatre world (including the RSC's upcoming all-female Director lineup, and the casting of a lady in the role of 'Bobby' in 'Company').
Come on in, the podcasting water is lovely...
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