18 at 1800 -The Portal by Tim Free
A daily riverside stroll often produces an ever emerging landscape, but rarely a dip into a new timezone https://soundcloud.com/thecornerhouse/the-portal-by-tim-free/s-wc3B2glEQob
18 at 1800 – Kind like Sharen by Flloyd Kennedy
Helen is having enough trouble coping with her ageing body and mind, let alone her bossy daughter who is staying with her in the latest lockdown, when a disturbing phone call creates a challenge and leads to a new lease of life on her own terms. https://soundcloud.com/thecornerhouse/kind-like-sharen-by-flloyd-kennedy/s-TtkhqzrYaVn After its inclusion in 12 at 12 in …
18 at 1800 – Lockdown Playwright by Miranda Fuller
A writer attempting her first play during Lockdown is finding it something of an obstacle course. https://soundcloud.com/thecornerhouse/lockdown-playwright-by-miranda-fuller/s-tFWbv4oghB5
18 at 1800 – Mr Bumble Is Dead by Malcolm Duffy
Sophie is studying hard for her GCSEs. She adores her pet cat, Mr Bumble, but on the eve of her exams, her Dad, Jeff, accidentally runs over the cat in his car. To ensure his daughter doesn’t mess up her exams Jeff needs to convince Sophie that Mr Bumble is still alive. https://soundcloud.com/thecornerhouse/3-mr-bumble-is-dead-by-malcolm-duffy/s-qmHk7UxqKD1
18 at 1800 – The Viewing by Rodney Pearson
Mark & Amy have arranged an appointment with an estate agent to view an empty house. It is an executor sale, the owner having recently died. It is a cold, late afternoon in December and the light is starting to fade. The action takes place in real time over the course of the play, beginning …
18 at 1800 – Lifeboat by Emma Burton
When Robin booked a relaxing cruise to the moons of Jupiter, he never imagined it would end with him trapped in a lifeboat, drifting in space. With his fate in the hands of an inept customer support rep, Robin begins to wonder if he will ever get home. https://soundcloud.com/thecornerhouse/lifeboat-by-emma-burton/s-z6hvsUM1PFu
18 at 1800
CornerHOUSE Radio Shorts was our very own Covid-proof challenge. It was November 2020, and with lockdown and no live events possible we invited submissions for a 7-10 minute original radio play – performed by whoever was gathered at home and recorded as an Mp3. We were looking for a number of good plays that would …
Folk@thecornerHOUSE
Folk music is coming to the cornerHOUSE! Folk@thecornerHOUSE is a monthly series of concerts showcasing the best in folk music. The aim is to present a wide variety of performers in the wonderful intimate setting of The Corner House. Each evening will have a main guest with a supporting act to start. There are too …
Surbiton Literary Festival presents: A Conversation in Crime and ALEX MILWAY with Hotel Flamingo & Big Sky Mountain.
On Friday 6th May as part of the Surbiton Literary Festival, three bestselling crime novelists meet and discuss their books at the cornerHOUSE with panel chair and fellow author Felix Riley. Followed by a Q&A session and book signings. On Saturday 7th May come and meet author Alex Milway and hear all about the books he writes and illustrates. Join us as we visit the wonderful world of Hotel Flamingo and go on adventures in Big Sky Mountain. Tickets available now!
oneACTS 2022 festival
Robots, romance, a murder-mystery, downsizing, a homicidal insurance salesman, gender reassignment, Kindertransport and taking a stand are the subjects of this year’s oneACTS festival. Expect drama, comedy, mystery and mayhem as local actors, directors, and playwrights bring eight new plays to the cornerHOUSE in Douglas Road, Surbiton. The festival, a showcase of original playwriting, this …
oneACTS 2022 – Audition Notice
On Sunday 13th February at 2.00 pm we’re running open auditions for the 2022 oneACTS festival. We will be casting eight short plays – a mix of comedy and drama. You don’t need to prepare anything beforehand, but be prompt, as you will need to register your details. The festival this year will be split …