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It's the dead of night in the world under lockdown and... there is someone knocking on the front door!
This brand-new episode of CORONAS is under 4 minutes-long and based on real events.
Watch now on YouTube, the comedy-drama about our lives during the pandemic.

CORONAS Episode 4: POLICE It's the dead of night in the world under lockdown and... there is someone knocking on the front door! Now, it’s all action for our heroes – or at least one ...

CORONAS Episode 3: HELP! The third FIVE-minute episode of the lockdown comedy-drama. It's night-time in self-isolation. Matt and Sam are struggling to adapt to the new rhythm of life...

CORONAS! The Lockdown Comedy-Drama

Second 4 MINUTE episode is up on YouTube now

Kathy, Matt and Sam are all struggling with new working conditions in self-isolation – but the challenges are different for each of them.

We're making this show about our extraordinary times as they unfold, so if you like this video please comment, share and let us know and we'll make more!

CORONAS Episode 2: WORK Second 4-MINUTE episode of the lockdown comedy/drama. Self-isolation is affecting Sam's, Matt's and Kathy's work - each in a different way.

The Second Episode of The Lockdown Comedy/Drama CORONAS is out on YouTube Now!

CORONAS Episode 2: WORK Second 4-MINUTE episode of the lockdown comedy/drama. Self-isolation is affecting Sam's, Matt's and Kathy's work - each in a different way.

CORONAS Episode One - 'Hello' The first episode of a comedy/drama about people living in self-isolation during the corona virus pandemic. In other words, our story as it unfolds... Writte...

Another full house for Panto Shorts yesterday and tonight it’s time for the final performance (early start: 6pm!).
Photos from one of the shorts: ‘Double Trouble (Beauty and Cinderella)’ by Karolina Kew.

More Pantomime Shorts rehearsal photographs

Wonderful opening night for Pantomime Shorts yesterday!
Check out a review of the show by Bradley Stoke Radio.

Pantomime Shorts*** Produced by Magnetical and The Space Opera Theatre
Four short pieces by new writers make for an entertaining evening at Alma Tavern & Theatre.
The first, by Stuart Smith, tells the story of Red Riding Hoodie (Meg Pickup) who is delivering far more than cakes to her Nan! A great concept and I loved the weird wolf although the sudden discovery of a magic lamp meant the story lost a little cohesion.
The next two pieces were by Merlin Goldman, the first a piece about an American screen star returning after twenty years, to perform pantomime in a seaside town. He finds he left behind far more than memories. A genuinely very funny piece, well developed characters, with a great acting performance from Imogen Greenwood.
His second piece involved two guys, the inside of a pantomime horse, awaiting their audition results. Another piece that had the audience laughing out loud as the characters were brought to life by Ben Nash and Daniel Eccleston.
Karolina Kew was the writer behind the last piece, Beauty and Cinderella. Definitely two girls who were determined to make their own fortune in the world rather than relying on magic and men! An interesting twist on the traditional characters in a well written piece.