The Studio Widnes: Recent Episodes
The Studio Widnes
Community Arts venue, removing barriers to opportunity. Run by LOOSE. Currently funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, Reaching Communities.
Pedro and Gloria are here to show their circus off at the Lacey Street Studio, showing of their incredible Performing Penguins! However we can count on Albert and Ernie to make a mess of things!
Written By Keith Fielding
Directed by Louise McNulty
Recorded and Edited by James Swift
Albert and Mitch – Josh McNortan
Ernie- John Bostock
Lad- Keith Fielding
Walter- Rich Bradshae
Lady P and Cathrine - Jane Bennett
Beryl- Colette Mara
Pedro and Narrator - Meg Demar
Gloria- Georgina Ridehaulgh
Titch- Leon McLaughlin
Stitch- James Swift
Recorded on Zoom and at the Studio widnes, in October 2021
We have a murder on our hands, or should we say... Wings... Gregory pecker has been killed but who is behind it, it's time to call in a professional, unfortunately, there is no to hand Inspector Caws will have to do! Meanwhile, The Lacey Street Studio has been reopened only to be plages by Resident ghosts; Burke and Hare.
Written by The Studio Writes Adult Group:
Richard Bradshaw, Wayne Cookson, Stephen Dignall, and Paula Page.
Directed by Louise McNulty
Edited By James Swift
Narrator, Damian Percival
Albert, Josh McNorton
Mr Burke and Walter Rich Bradshaw
Mr Hare, The Lad and Brian, Keith Fielding
Lady P and Catherine, Jane Bennett
Mickey, James Swift
Inspector Caws, Meg DeMar
Hercule Parrotand Ernie, John Bostock
Beryl, Colette Mara
Sergeant Pie and Ms Mog, Georgina Ridehalgh
The Lacey Street Studio are being interviewed for a local podcast.
Written by The Cast Directed by Louise McNulty
Edited by James Swift Produced by Loose
This Episode was recorded online on Zoom in April 2021
Beryl- Collette Mara
Robert the Lad and Mr Burke- Keith Fielding
Albert- Josh McNorton Cath- Jane Bennett
Ebony M'iser- Meg De Mar Shazma, Ernie the Handy Man, Paul Cart and Sam the Jam Man - John Bostock
Roger, Mr Hare and Walter - Rich Bradshaw
Lady Felicity and Ms Mog - Georgina Ridehalgh
Mickey - James Swift
Lady P - Louise McNulty
Lady P has amazing news! she is going to hold a conference, inviting pigeons from all over the country, it is important nothing goes wrong! Fortunately, she has her loyal team of pigeons to help her!
Waifs & Strays: The Conference
Written by John Bostock,
directed by Louise Nulty
Edited by James Swift
Narrator- Charlotte Hughes
Lady P/Wendy – Louise Nulty
Walter- Rich Bradshaw
Micky- James Swift
Carrier Pigeon – Josh McNorton
Lady BP/Ms Mogg- Georgina Ridehalgh
Lord BP/Brian- Keith Fielding
Frank- John Bostock
Babs- Jane Bennet
General Sec- Meg DeMar
Deputy General Sec- Collette Mara
This episode was recorded online in March 2021
Catherine has given everyone the week off, Beryl has taken her sister to a cottage in the countryside, meanwhile Catherine has treated herself to trip abroad however, she is not alone. Lady P and Walter has gone on a lovely trip to Victoria park to grow and build upon their relationship
This Episode was recorded in February 2021
Written by James Swift
Directed by Louise McNulty
Edited by James Swift
Narrator and Stewardess: Georgina Ridehaulgh
Beryl: Colette Mare
Barbara, Ebony M'iser: Meg Demar
Ernie: John Bostock
Catherine: Jane Bennett
Albert: Josh McNorton
Robert: Keith Fielding
Lady P: Sheri Jones
Walter: Richard Bradshaw
Mickey: James Swift
Ebony M'iser has gone too far this time, luckily three pigeons are here to change her selfish ways, Elsewhere love is in the air at The Lacey Street Studio
This Episode was Recorded in 2020 Online
Written by Louise McNulty and Jane Bennett
Directed by Louise McNulty
Edited by James Swift
Narrator & Miss Mog - Georgina Ridehaulgh
Lady P & The Bosses Boss - Louise McNulty
Walter & Roger - Rich Bradshaw
Mickey - James Swift
Weatherspork manager - Darren Gibbons
Crummy Comforts Charity person - Rob littler
Ebony M'iser - Meg DeMar
Cath - Jane Bennett
Albert - Josh McNortan
Robert - Keith Fielding
Beryl - Colette Mara
Paul & Shazma - John Bostock
Songs Rise Above - Keith Fielding
Christmas with Me - James Swift
Cowboy Christmas - John Bostock
New Beginnings - Meg DeMar
This Month at the Lacey Street Studio Bob has discovered a terrifying secret while doing work in the back, fortunately Madam Felcity is here to help banish any evil Spirits!
This Episode was recorded in 2020 online
Written By Keith Fielding
Directed By Louise McNulty
Edited by James Swift
Narrator -Louise McNulty
Lady P – Sheri Jones
Walter – Richard Bradshaw
Mickey – James Swift
Beryl – Colette Mara
Catherine – Jane Bennett
Bob – Keith Fielding
Albert – Josh McNorton
Madame Felicity – Georgina Ridehalgh
Cecil – John Bostock
This month Albert, Catherine, Beryl, and Robert are all forced into finding some way of keeping the Lacey Street Studio open.
This episode was recorded in 2020 Online
Written by John Bostock
Directed by Louise McNulty
Edited by James Swift
Walter - Rich Bradshaw
Lady P - Sheri Jones
Albert - Josh Mcnorton
Catherine - Jane Bennett
Robert - Keith Fielding
Beryl - Colette Mara
The Boss - Meg De Mar
Paul Cart - John Bostock
Ten Glorious years have passed at The Lacey Street Studio, as everyone has come together to celebrate they also come together to celebrate Albert's retirement.
This Episode was recorded in 2020 online
Written by Rich Bradshaw
Directed by Louise McNulty
Edited by James Swift
Narrator, Walter, Mister Burke, Roger by Rich Bradshaw
Catherine by Jane Bennett
Audience Member 1 by Meg De Mar Shazma,
Auidience Member 2, Peirehead by John Bostock
Beryl by Colette Mara
Albert by Josh McNortan
Robert, Mister Hare by Keith Fielding
Bombay by Dylan Monticelli
Corporal Beckenbauer by James Swift
Wendy by Louise McNulty
Lady P by Sheri Jones
Lady P is hurt! all the staff and pigeons at the Lacey Street Studio gather round to make sure she is okay!
This Episode was recorded in 2018 at The Studio Widnes
Written by John Bostock
Directed by Louise McNulty
Edited by James Swift
Narrator Lady P - Sheri Jones
Catherine - Jane Bennett
Bombay - Dylan Monticelli
Beryl - Colette Mara
Walter - Richard Bradshaw
Albert - Keith Fielding
Medic and Piere Head - John Bostock
Sister Elizabeth - Louise McNulty
Down By The Lacey Street Studio, Cath has decided to do a Jam session, Unfortunately, Robert Doesn't like Jam. Elsewhere Lady P and Walter are working to become likable!
This Episode was recorded online during 2020 during the Lockdown
Written by James Swift
Directed by Louise McNulty
Edited by James Swift
Walter by Rich Bradshaw
Lady P by Sherri Jones
Robert by Keith Fielding
Cath by Jane Bennett
Albert by Josh McNortan
Sam The Jam Man by John Bostock
It's time for the yearly Theatre Production and the Staff are introduced to two very passionate actors Roger and Shazma. The Pigeon are very excited to have a night in!
This Episode was recorded in 2018 at The Studio in Widnes
Written by Richard Bradshaw
Directed by Louise McNulty
Edited by James Swift
Narrator, Wendy - Louise McNulty
Roger, Walter - Richard Bradshaw
Shazma - John Bostock
Robert, Albert - Keith Fielding
Beryl - Colette Mara
Lady P - Sheri Jones
Bombay - Dylan Monticelli
Catherine: Jane Bennett
This week at the Lacey Street Studio, there is a Wrestling event happening unfortunately Catherine was unaware of this even happening. Meanwhile the Pigeons are going to court!
This Episode was recorded in 2018 at The Studio in Widnes
Written by the cast
Directed by Louise Mcnulty
Edited by James Swift
Narrator Albert - Ged Jaras
Catherine - Jane Bennett
Bob - Keith Fielding
Half-Nelson, Walter - Richard Bradshaw
Beryl, Penelope - Louise McNulty
Lady P- Sheri Jones
Bombay - Dylan Monticelli
Pierehead - John Bostock
The Lacey Street Studio need to raise as much money as possible!
This Episode was Record in 2018 at The Studio in Widnes
Written by the Loose Collective,
Directed by Louise McNulty
Edited by James Swift
Catherine - Jane Bennett
Albert, Narrater - Ged Jaras
Robert ‘the lad’, Walter - Richard Bradshaw
Beryl - Colette Mara
Lady P - Sheri Jones
Bombay - Dylan Monticelli
Ella-Volunteer of the year and Nora Wright - Louise McNulty
Down at the Lacey Street Studio , Catherine the manager is preparing for a visit from the Mayor! Bob... I mean Robert is struggling to get up the Ladder, elsewhere Walter and Bombay are competing for Lady P's Attention via the only sport they both excel at!
This Episode was recorded in 2018 at The Studio Widnes
Written by the Loose Collective,
Directed by Louise McNulty
Edited by James Swift
Narrator: Phil Fearnley
Walter: Rich Bradshaw
Lady P: Sherri Jones
Bombay: Dylan Monticelli
Catherine: Jane Bennett
Albert: Ged Jaras
People think of paid assassins as bad people. Stone cold killers who accept money for murder. The scum of the earth. But what if some of them only go after those who have escaped justice? What if those assassins only took out the bad guys? Meet Tom. Just your average working Joe. Except his working week is cleaning up after the justice system has failed. Think you've gotten away with something? Well worry about Tom.....
Not suitable for younger listeners.
Part of Lockdown Literature from Write On creative writing group at The Studio, Widnes. Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund.
It’s just another day on the banks of the River Alt...Until a fisherman meets a mouthy mermaid.
Part of Lockdown Literature from Write On, creative writing group at The Studio, Widnes. Supported by The National Lottery Fund
Who ever walked past a house with open curtains, or curtains not quite closed, without looking in? Nobody, that's who. The chug chug chug of the weekly machinery rolls around like someone else's laundry. Look away if you can, or follow the routine. Pay attention, just don't let them catch you.
Not suitable for younger listeners.
Part of Lockdown Literature from Write On creating writing classes at the Studio Widnes. Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund.
A loner with an unusual penchant for perfume finds life slowly passing him by. Trapped in a dead end job with no prospects of promotion he can see no way out; that is until one fateful evening when a once in a lifetime opportunity presents itself. There is a tide in the affairs of men, which taken at the flood, leads on to fortune, but will it bring happiness?
Part of Lockdown Literature from the Write On! Creative Writing classes at The Studio, Widnes. Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund.
Lockdown Literature from the under 16s Creative Writing group at the Studio, Widnes. Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund.
This is an ordinary woman. She's living an unremarkable life. Then she has a dream and everything changes...
Part of Lockdown Literature from Write On creative writing groups at The Studio, Widnes. Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund.
On a quiet evening, two ghostly spirits visit a forest house to help one couple save their waning romance.
Part of Lockdown Literature from Write On creative writing groups at The Studio, Widnes. Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund.
The first eyes you ever saw that made you want to sing. The first song you ever heard that made you want to listen. Or maybe it was the first time you ever tasted your mam's trifle on a sunny Sunday in Summer in some year without number. Any, all or none these may be the case for you, but you have yours and can have another. Feel free.
"Ring the bells that still can ring Forget your perfect offering There is a crack in everything That's how the light gets in." Leonard Cohen (Anthem)
Suitable for all listeners
Part of Lockdown Literature from the 'Write On' creative writing groups at The Studio, Widnes. Supported by the National Lottery Community Fund.
We change the names of days as they pass. Monday becomes Thursday, Sun or just Yester. The sun comes up. The sun goes down. What's next? Here we are, a simple life mutates, even if only for a fleeting, flighted sight or two of the moon.
Not suitable for younger listeners
Part of Lockdown Literature from 'Write On' creative writing groups at the Studio Widnes, supported by The National Lottery Community Fund.
David Ball The Deadly Partner: You're fresh out of prison, disillusioned with life and staring disappointment in the face. But a guy offers you the job of a lifetime: Steal a million dollars from the Mob and disappear without trace. But partners come in different guises. Silent. Sleeping. Deadly.
Part of the Lockdown Literature series from the Creative Writing groups at The Studio, Widnes. Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund.
Read by Wayne Cookson this is a statement piece in response to Pride.
Part of Lockdown Literature and The Studio's support of Pride 2020. "An inspiring, motivational and, above all, honest call for strength, resilience and equality in an unjust society."
"F is for.... fragrance, one that has lingered for a lifetime. Sometimes bad smells refuse to go away.”
Suitable for all listeners
Part of Lockdown Literature from the 'Write On' creative writing groups at The Studio, Widnes. Supported by the National Lottery Community Fund.
"See the tree, how big she's grown. She's got quite a lot to say for herself."
Not suitable for younger
Listeners Part of Lockdown Literature from the 'Write On' creative writing groups at The Studio, Widnes. Supported by the National Lottery Community Fund.
A falling star plummeting into the sea…and one girl’s desire to survive and save her family. Elkie graduated from the under 11s creative writing group to become Wayne's (the tutor) assistant.
Part of Lockdown Literature, a series of original writing from both the children and adult 'Write On' creative writing classes at The Studio, Widnes during 2020.
Just an everyday indictment of modern society. A perfect companion to an unexpected visit.
Not suitable for younger listeners
Part of Lockdown Literature from Write On, creative writing groups at The Studio, Widnes.
A scientist wakes up in a white cell. There are no windows or furniture. Her feet and hands are handcuffed. A guard enters the room and allows the prisoner the option of writing one letter to loved ones, before the door is shut and locked forever!
This is that letter.
Not suitable for younger children.
Part of Lockdown Literature from Write On creative writing groups at The Studio, Widnes. Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund.
You leave a place and go to another, time passes and you change. You return one day, much the same as you were the day before and the place has changed. Some things have been going on much longer than any of this. They too are about to change.
Not Suitable for younger listeners.
Part of Lockdown Literature from Write On creative writing groups at the Studio, Widnes. Supported by The National lottery Community Fund.
A ravishing period drama about one strong woman's determination to prevent a doomed romance!
Part of Lockdown Literature from Write On creative writing groups at The Studio, Widnes. Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund.
Congratulations! It's another human being. Every single one of us is unique. It's one of the things that makes us all the same. From time to time we are reminded of one or the other of these facts.
Not suitable for younger listeners
Lockdown Literature Round Two, from the Write On creative writing groups at The Studio, Widnes. Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund.
A horse is a horse, of course of course... isn't she?
Suitable for all listeners
Part of Lockdown Literature, a series of creative writing from the Write On groups at The Studio. Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund.
Last Legs is a fictional tale, set in a new town council estate in the early nineties. It tells of a young man's love for his pet dog and is essentially about bonds, trust and how sometimes circumstances can mean you having to put your faith in others, against your better judgement. No animals were injured during the writing of this story.
Not suitable for younger listeners (contains strong language)
Part of Lockdown Literature Round Two from Write On! Creative Writing groups at The Studio. supported by The National lottery Community Fund.
So what, exactly, is a mishap? Something happened, so what did I miss? It is safer and saner, as well as far more productive and conducive to your own general good, to jump through your own hoops rather than those provided by others. At least this way, when you tumble and find yourself landing on your own rear end, you'll know how it happened and how to avoid it in future. That's one theory, anyway. Let's try another.
Not Suitable for younger listeners
Part of Lockdown Literature From Write On Creative Writing groups at The Studio, Widnes. Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund.
“A tale of what happens when attraction and desire cross the line into obsession and stalking…”
Not Suitable for younger listeners
Part of Lockdown Literature from the 'Write On' creative writing groups at The Studio, Widnes. Supported by the National Lottery Community Fund.