What happened to August?
I’m sure there was one, but I think I must have lost my copy. Or maybe I put it down and it’ll turn up one day next to a cold cup of tea. But… as we are still just about […]
Barbara
Writer of strange plays and creator of quirky costumes. Occasional drama coach.
Bad Guys?
This great shot of singing and dancing Hoods is from the recent production of Bugsy Malone by Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School in Rochester. We weren’t able to supply the school with many costumes or guns, but we helped out […]
Ghost Hunters
NOTE: This post is something I wrote a few years back about another totally immersive experience (for me that is – some things take over). We used a couple of sets in different rooms for Act I and Act II. […]
The Frog King
I can’t tell you how much we loved creating this full length absurd romp through fairytale-land. Writing the play was an experience (in my head), but the crazy reality of being able to stage it in an empty building, on […]
Award for SPYS with Darkness!
In 2016 SPYS (Sodbury Players Youth Section) won the Best Youth award for their production of Rob Hockley’s “Darkness in the night” at the Bristol One-act drama festival.Congratulations from all at OffbeatTheatre – especially a very happy playwright. We’re proud […]
Perilous Tales Revisited
Perilous Tales was a strange, twisted, funny and rather dark series of ‘cautionary’ tales that I created for the Youth Theatre years ago. We had a lot of fun with it, as we did with just about every show we […]
Knuckles gets it in the face!
Dangerous stuff this splurging business! Well timed photo courtesy of the RSA Academy in Tipton. Our famous ‘back-firing gun’ in action!Seriously though, it might sting your eyes. So, bravely aimed Knuckles!You can see loads more info on our dedicated BUGSY […]
It’s a bit dark, isn’t it…
Some photos you never tire of. This is one of my favourites taken by Jim Rolt during a rehearsal by Conquest Youth Theatre for Darkness in the Night, one of Rob Hockley’s most popular plays. Performed all over the place, […]
Need a musical about spies?
SPY SCHOOL is a one act musical – runs 50-60 minutes. Just right for the end of year production for your 10 – 13 year olds (ok, I know a few bigger kids who would love spy school as well!). […]
The final scene of splurge madness…
There are a few things I really like about this. Firstly, it’s a great set – a really great set. Secondly the lighting is atmospheric and makes the set look even better. Thirdly, it’s crazy and messy – as all […]