Sharon Colpman – Make It Write

Writers Showcase along with The Fox- as part of Liverpool Fringe Festival

Writers Showcadse- Liverpool Fringe Festival

Friday 3rd October 2025 as part of a short plays showcase - 6pm and 8pm along with The fox

John and Ally by Evita Akomode

Directed by Graham

Cast:

Ally = Emma Slattery
John = Rob Dellius
Jack = P J Murray

SYNOPSIS
ALLY’s trauma, from her dad JOHN leaving the family home in
her youth, is prevalent. Her bitterness and anger are
present in her personality. But when Ally bumps into John
outside a cafe, it triggers those feelings even more,
fuelling Ally’s desire to get closure. Will John get to do
the same?

The Appraisal by Matthew Scully

Directed by Mark Holland

Cast:

Dean Steven Crimp

Christian Bird

Sarah Maher

SYNOPSIS

What happens when one friend grows up and the other stays the same. This job appraisal sees one friend as boss and the other as employee. How will they navigate all the bad things in the appraisal and the people insulted.

The Internal Furnace by Rachel Pennington

Directed by Kirsten E. Hawkins

Jeanie – Ann Sylvie

Nat – Becky Pennington

Michael/Doctor – Rob Dellius

SYNOPSIS

A humorous yet heartrending episode in Jeanie’s life, exploring her loss of identity and wear and tear on her closest relationships when she navigates early menopause.

Any trigger warnings etc

Abandonment issues, symptoms of the menopause and some swearing.

Run time 30 mins (10 mins per play)

The Fox run time 30 min

this is a double bill

Aunty Carol’s disgusting Crumb- as part of Liverpool Fringe Festival

Aunty Carol's Disgusting Crumb - Liverpool Fringe Festival

Wednesday 8th October 6pm and 8pm

Written by Pete Cole and Directed By Molly Farquhar and James Keiron

Synopsis:

Aunty Carol is an obsessed cleaner. Tess – her sister, feels undermined. Tess tasks her husband, Al, and their kids with stopping her from tidying when she is at work.

Al places a crumb on the carpet which Aunty Carol cannot clean up till her sister comes home.

Surreally, the crumb gets progressively bigger. Peculiarly, the cleaning utensils get smaller, time fluctuates strangely, sound oscillates abnormally. Mum comes home…but things are still very weird. Don’t mention the bunnies or the smell coming from the toilet.

TW: this play explores themes of modern day parenting, child neglect, obsessive cleaning and drug use.

Cast and Crew:

Written By Pete Cole

Directed by Molly Farquhar and James Keiron

Cast and Crew:

Aunty Carol – Claire Harrison

Al – George Cubbin

Brad – James Keiron

Suzy – Jennifer Luciano

Daisy – Leah Wallace

Tess – As herself…

Run time: 60 mins with an interval

Ripples on a Pond- as part of Liverpool Fringe Festival

Ripples on a Pond - Liverpool Fringe Festival

Saturday 4th October 7.30pm (doors 7pm)

Written by Ian Cragg and Directed By Kevin Foott

Synopsis:

Family dynamics are torn apart when one member is killed in a tragic accident.

Grief is a powerful emotion that some people deal with better than others.

Guilt is equally as powerful; especially when it comes to the death of a young child.

Ripples on a pond explores all the facets of grief, not just guilt and whether an accidental death is anyone’s fault?

Cast and Crew:

Written by: Ian Cragg

Director: Kevin Foott

Assistant Director: Catherine Leen

Margaret Devine: Rachel Pennington

James Devine: Darren Jones

Connor Devine: Riley Weir

Miriam: Julie Broadbent

Father Byrne: Graham Padden

Produced by: Sharon Colpman & Make it Write Productions.

Run time: 90 mins with an interval

Write it, Shoot it, Show it – a film making weekend workshop

A film making weekend workshop

Do you want the full experience of making a film from writing it to the finished product? The Studio Beyond has three industry professionals to guide you through the process.

Course details

Choose to take part as a writer, crew or actor.

Ted Gray will facilitate the writing section, Blake Emery The filming and Kieth Hyland the Acting.

Ideal for beginners to the world of film and screen

The finished film will be premiered at Liverpool Fringe and the film will be entered into other festivals.

This course will run over the two days of the weekend 23rd – 24th August . It will be held at The Studio Beyond (63 wood Street Liverpool). Course times will vary depending on your course choice. Please bring your own lunch or some money to buy your lunch in the surrounding shops.

Cost: £20

To enter contact: Blake@studiobelow.co.uk

Shakesperience! Understanding the Bard and performing his plays

A workshop exploring the performers relationship with Shakespeares language for beginners and for professionals as part of the working actor's workshops.

Course details

This 6-part course is delivered by Molly Farquhar (beginners) and Flloyd Kennedy (professionals)

For the Professionals:

This immersive course into the world and words of Shakespeare will give you more confidence to audition. Exploring the fool, hero, huntress, mother, sage, trickster and many more.

Using Q scripts and the original Shakespeare Co’s ‘rules of the game.’ we’ll be playful with Shakespeare and see if the Bard is playful with us.

For Beginners:

An introduction into the world of Shakespeare and his text. By week six, performers will leave with a polished monologue that they can perform at audition

Price £50 per person.

What you will learn

The six sessions will cover the following elements: