Theatrical Shenanigans

Theatrical Shenanigans

Hello there and welcome to the wonderful world of Theatrical Shenanigans! If you are a lover of theatre and audio plays then this is the place for you! Get ready to enjoy original works of theatre by playwrights all over the world from a stage that is wherever you are! Here at Theatrical Shenanigans, you get the great fun of listening to original audio plays and some wonderful chat about them! If you’d like to support Theatrical Shenanigans then you can like or follow:- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/ You can also treat us to a pre-show cocktail - buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenanigans or purchase some of our new merchandise - https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RFWScripts?ref=shop_sugg_market. Produced by Rachel Feeny-Williams (https://www.rfwscripts.co.uk/)

Episodes

January 1, 2023 25 mins

This week on Theatrical Shenanigans we present my own audio play "Mother Knows Best" and I have a chat about the piece with theatrical enthusiast Max Thomas.

 

Cast:

Richard (Dickie) - Pixie Alexander Frost (https://www.backstage.com/u/pixie-frost/)

Charlotte - Alicia Harding

Rosemary - Fiona Leishman

 

Play Synopsis:

Richard (Dickie) has lived under the shadow of his formidable mother Rosemary and her rules all of his life but whe...

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This week on Theatrical Shenanigans we present the audio play "Munday Tuesday Friday" by comedy writer Greg Hatfield (http://www.greghatfield.com) and I have a chat about the piece with Historical performer Georgette Vale (https://www.publicspeakerscorner.co.uk/georgette-vale/).

Cast:

Stil Munday - Robert Sawyer (https://www.voices.com/profile/rtsawyer)

Tuesday Knight - Debra Cole (http://www.debraacole-playwright.com)

Joe Friday -...

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This week on Theatrical Shenanigans we present the audio play "Coming In" by new East Anglian playwright Christopher Plumridge and I have a chat about the piece with award-winning playwright, actor, voice actor, and artist, as well as the producer, head writer, host, improviser, and designer of the comedy ensemble, Balderdash Academy, Robert J LeBlanc.

Cast:

Janet - Georgette Vale

Malcolm - Kerry Frater (https://www.vshowcards.com/...

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This week on Theatrical Shenanigans we present the audio play "Stork Patrol" by Award Winning Kansas base playwright Debra Cole and I have a chat about the piece with am amazing actor, director, producer and playwright Katie Jones.

Cast:

Ashley - Dana Hall (https://www.danahallcreates.com/)

Brad - Chris Soucy (https://newplayexchange.org/users/26789/christopher-soucy)

Agent - Perdita Lawton (www.perditalawton.com)

Play Synopsis:

Vo...

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This week on Theatrical Shenanigans we present the audio play "A Trifle Upset" by UK playwright and founding member of the Norfolk (UK) play writing group, 'Four by Four' Tony Vale, and I have a chat about the piece with playwright, dramaturg and fellow podcast ("Onstage/Offstage") host, George Sapio (onstageoffstage.org, gsapio.com).

 

Cast:

Margaret - Jacqui Garland

George - Patrick Hibbin (http://www.spotlight.com/profile/3414-5...

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This week on Theatrical Shenanigans we present the audio play "Fun" by Atlanta based writer, director, actor, and educator John David Brown and I have a chat about the piece with fellow podcast host (101 Stage Adaptations) Melissa Schmitz

Cast:

A - Dana Hall (https://www.danahallcreates.com/)

B - Hülya Corty (https://www.spotlight.com/4771-3491-0545 )

Play Synopsis:

"Fun," centers on the theme of power dynamics and was born from qu...

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This week on Theatrical Shenanigans we present the audio play "One Foot in Front of The Other" by UK based playwright and theatrical reviewer Paul Smith (https://theatreplays.uk/) and I have a chat about the piece with East Anglian based playwright & writer of "Coming In" from Episode 3, Christopher Plumridge.

Cast:

Elsie - Fiona Leishman

Nathan - Robert Knowles

Play Synopsis:

Nathan is taking a coach to London where he is runn...

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This week on Theatrical Shenanigans we present the audio play "The Last Week" by Kansas City Playwright & Dramatists Guild member Jessie Salsbury (https://newplayexchange.org/users/4399/jessie-salsbury) and I have a chat about the piece with the artistic director and founder of the Indianapolis based Southbank Theatre Company, Marcia Eppich-Harris. (https://newplayexchange.org/users/35629/marcia-eppich-harris, https://www.meppi...

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This week on Theatrical Shenanigans we present the audio play "The Front Line" by award winning playwright Lin Robinson (Twitter - @Linrobbo1964) and I have a chat about the piece with Kansas based award-winning playwright, director, and theatre/writing/arts educator as well as being the writer of "Stork Patrol" from Epsiode 4, Debra Cole.

 

Cast:

Jason - Warwick Bassett

Mrs Davidson - Caroline Fantozzi

 

Play Synopsis:

A piece wit...

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As a final four-day countdown to the end of Season One, Theatrical Shenanigans presents a four-part crime/drama special for you. "Believe Me" was originally an award-winning short play that was converted to a four-part audio series for YouTube and we've now brought it here for you to enjoy!

WARNING - This video contains strong language, and references to sexual assault and violence. It is not suitable for children.

Eddie Fairchild ...

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As a final four-day countdown to the end of Season One, Theatrical Shenanigans presents a four-part crime/drama special for you. "Believe Me" was originally an award-winning short play that was converted to a four-part audio series for YouTube and we've now brought it here for you to enjoy!

WARNING - This video contains strong language and references to sexual assault and violence. It is not suitable for children. Lisa has found th...

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As a final four-day countdown to the end of Season One, Theatrical Shenanigans presents a four-part crime/drama special for you. "Believe Me" was originally an award-winning short play that was converted to a four-part audio series for YouTube and we've now brought it here for you to enjoy!

WARNING - This video contains strong language, and references to sexual assault and violence. It is not suitable for children. Eddie has manage...

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As a final four-day countdown to the end of Season One, Theatrical Shenanigans presents a four-part crime/drama special for you. "Believe Me" was originally an award-winning short play that was converted to a four-part audio series for YouTube and we've now brought it here for you to enjoy!

WARNING - This video contains strong language and references to sexual assault and violence. It is not suitable for children.

With both Eddie a...

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This week presents the final episode of Season one of Theatrical Shenanigans. This week we present the audio play "A Conversation about Mom" (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/874681/conversation-about-mom) by Cleveland based actor/writer/graphic artist John Busser (https://newplayexchange.org/users/34757/john-busser & https://www.behance.net/johnbusser0391).

I also get to have a lovely chat about the play with Jonathan Cook (h...

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Welcome to Mini Shenanigans!

 

So, before we get started with Season 2 (6th August) I thought I'd entertain you with a collection of short plays every week, staring actors from all over the world.

 

Our first piece is called "Fake News?" and was written in the wake of the Roe vs Wade decision. It sees aliens Echo and Delta discussing the world as they see it. (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/1946295/fake-news)

 

Cast:

 

Echo - He...

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Welcome to Mini Shenanigans!

 

So, before we get started with Season 2 (6th August) I thought I'd entertain you with a collection of short plays every week, staring actors from all over the world. 

 

This week the play is called "The Duck Did it". It sees Timmy's mother coming home to find her house in a mess and the babysitter missing, and why? Because Albert has come to visit, Timmy's friend the duck! (https://newplayexchange.org...

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Welcome to Mini Shenanigans!

So, before we get started with Season 2 (6th August) I thought I'd entertain you with a collection of short plays every week, staring actors from all over the world. 

 

The play for this week is entitled "Strangers and No Train". It sees Alice find herself stranded, scared and alone on a disused railway platform at night. However, she is about to discover just how important one person can be to your lif...

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Welcome to Mini Shenanigans!

So, before we get started with Season 2 (6th August) I thought I'd entertain you with a collection of short plays every week, staring actors from all over the world. 

 

This week the play is called "No More Tea" and sees Violet trying desperately to get a drink and something to eat from The Magic Toadstool Tea Rooms, an easy task you'd think. But when her husband Derek NEEDS his tea 'just right' things ...

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Welcome to Mini Shenanigans!

So, before we get started with Season 2 (6th August) I thought I'd entertain you with a collection of short plays every week, staring actors from all over the world. 

 

This week's play is called "Affairs" and sees Helen go to confront Vivienne, the man her husband is sleeping with. However, the response Helen gets is a lot more than she bargained for! (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/1680351/affairs)

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Welcome to Mini Shenanigans!

So, before we get started with Season 2 (6th August) I thought I'd entertain you with a collection of short plays every week, staring actors from all over the world. 

 

The play this week is called "Don't Scream". It sees Alice return home to find a man robbing her house. However, the burglar seems more fascinated with another fact, that Alice can't scream! (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/1681856/don...

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