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 …
6 at 6 – cornerHOUSE Radio Shorts starts 17 January
Radio Shorts returns to cH-online from 17th January. Following last year’s 12 at 12, we return with a compact 6 at 6! 6 of the best of the radio plays submitted in response to our second Radio Shorts drama initiative will be going online for the next two weeks on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday …
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cornerHOUSE 2022
Happy New Year from all at the cornerHOUSE. Here’s an update on what’s to come in January, with notes of caution attached.
The cornerHOUSE panto 2022
The cornerHOUSE panto is back on. After being forced to take a year off because of the pandemic, plans are underway to bring panto back to the cornerHOUSE in the last week in January. “It’s our tradition to combine topical themes with a well-known story and this year will be no exception,” says Phil Cooper …
cornerHOUSE RADIO SHORTS
CornerHOUSE Radio Shorts is back, and we’re looking for more radio dramas. Last Spring (2021) we had 24 submissions of which 12 were selected and are still available on our website to listen to at Radio Shorts . The plays will be assessed by a panel of listeners. We’re looking for a number of good …
“Write it…and then write it better” A four part workshop for playwrights
A four part workshop for playwrights led face to face by Susannah Finzi begins at the cornerHOUSE this October The workshop will run from 7.00 till 9.30 each Monday on 11th October, 18th October, 25th October and 1st November. A commitment to attending all four sessions is important for continuity. Numbers are limited, social distancing …
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Paul “Lanky” Atkins – A note from Jeremy Thorn, Chair of the cornerHOUSE Trust
A note from Jeremy Thorn, Chair of the cornerHOUSE Trust Dear All Many of you may as yet be unaware of the very sad news that Paul Atkins died on Saturday morning. As well as being a long-serving Trustee, Paul was a tireless provider of expertise and work on all matters technical, a seasoned Pantomimist, …
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