Some God, Some Angel, Some Devil - Out Now!

 

A man is haunted by the spirit of his dead wife.

He knows he murdered her but can’t remember why.

He has forgotten that a lodger is about to move in.

The screams of his dead wife obliterate all else.

A black comedy, a murder (possibly) a mystery (definitely).

This play was first performed in 1993 by Exiled Theatre.

ALL PROFITS FROM THE SALE OF THIS BOOK GO TO WORLDWIDE CANCER RESEARCH.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Some-God-Angel-Devil/dp/B0FN7PPN44

 Back in 2013 - 10 Years Ago on 19th September, Kev KThomas Oyston and I met in the flesh for the first time to launch "Tales from the Black Meadow" at Reading Library. It was a packed event and one that I look back on with real fondness. I have been enmeshed in the world of Black Meadow since then with 4 books, 4 albums and a host of events that explore this strange place and its phenomena.

To celebrate this I am publishing "Tales from the Black Meadow - The Play" on Tuesday 19th September. Back in 2017 I conducted a daft experiment, taking a coach load of students from Reading to Caedmon College in Whitby to perform the play for the first time in one day. We travelled across the Black Meadow through the mist to get there. It was subsequently performed at South Street Arts Centre, Reading and the Bradfield Greeker. It is like a fever dream now but hopefully this little book captures some of it.

I am really chuffed that Bob Fischer, who also attended the premiere, has kindly written a foreword.

Celebrate with us and get lost in the mist.

Off the Block - A new collection of exciting short plays

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We are very excited to announce the publication of "Off the Block" a collection of 14 short plays created for Reading Between the Lines Writers' Relay. This is a joint publication with Reading Between the Lines.

4 Playwrights 

4 Directors 

16 Actors 

1 day to write 

1 day to rehearse

 This is how it begins… 

...and it leads to murder, mistaken identity, huge questions, existential crises, magic, mystery, hauntings and so much more... Revel in this collection of short plays by award-winning playwrights. 

Each play was written for Reading Between the Lines “Off the Block Writers’ Relay” between 2012 and 2015. This incredible celebration of new writing has given playwrights, directors and actors the opportunity to create exciting new work and to blossom under pressure. Explore the discoveries, the comedy and the drama in OFF THE BLOCK.

The book is on sale now from Amazon here. It will be officially launched at this year's "Off the Block" on April 29th at South Street Arts Centre, Reading.

It contains plays by Casey Jay Andrews, Oli Bevan, Freddie Machin, Paul Houghton, Chris Lambert, Jim Rastall and Angus Barr. 

The foreword is written by internationally renowned playwright Richard Crane. 

All proceeds from the sale of the book will support Reading Between the Lines Theatre Company.

Contents:

Foreword -Richard Crane

Introduction -Toby and Dani Davies

On Hold - Chris Lambert

Melanie - James Rastall

Imposters  - Angus Barr

The Stranger - Chris Lambert

Mr C. - Chris Lambert

Green Card - Oliver Bevan

Take Off - Casey Jay Andrews

Be Prepared - Casey-Jane Andrews

The List - Chris Lambert

Surprise- Oliver Bevan

They All Stare At It - Paul Houghton

Don’t Waste Your Bullets On The Dead - Freddie Machin

The Totherington Secret - Chris Lambert

He Takes Their Hands In His - Paul Houghton

Some Words with a Mummy - Published TODAY - New Poe stage adaptation

When Professor Pononner invites his friends around one evening to unwrap a newly acquired Mummy, little do they realise the horror that awaits. The horror of reanimated corpses… …falls from high windows… ….and an overwhelming sense of British embarrassment… This new adaptation of Edgar Allen Poe’s classic black comedy is ideal for a performance on a cold winter’s night or to be read by the fireside with a glass of port.

"Some Words with a Mummy" is available to buy from Amazon today. Buy it now by clicking here.

This stage adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's satirical comedy is perfect for a Halloween celebration or to be read curled up with a glass of port in front of a fire.

As a bonus it also contains the original short story by the master of the macabre...

This was adapted for the stage by Jonathan Shelley and Chris Lambert. The cover illustration is by Nigel Wilson.

More information will follow soon.