Photography by Karen McBride
Well Frank Morgan broke his way out of Hell last week and made quite the impression in an eclectic and explosive return to Tales from Paradise Heights. I'm Frank Morgan: RewiRED was very much an experiment for me, a leap forward with the character, taking risks and leaving safety behind. It's been a tough couple of months on my own in pre-production and rehearsal with this monster, acting as writer/actor/director/producer/promoter is extremely challenging to say the least and quite a lonely process. It certainly teaches you about self discipline, drive and focus. My toughest test acting wise thus far.
So, from standing ovations to controversy (a couple of walk outs - Frank is strong stuff) I'm delighted to say the experiment worked. The overall audience and critical consensus thus far though has been extremely positive and has fired me up no end. It's not all about the ferocity, there is humour and pathos here, and the remnants of a human beneath this monstrous shell. Members of the audience were moved from laughter, shock and horror, to tears. The new elements to the story really striking a chord, and driving home the supernatural meets natural flavour of the series. This is very much a modern urban crime story meets gothic fairy tale.
So, from standing ovations to controversy (a couple of walk outs - Frank is strong stuff) I'm delighted to say the experiment worked. The overall audience and critical consensus thus far though has been extremely positive and has fired me up no end. It's not all about the ferocity, there is humour and pathos here, and the remnants of a human beneath this monstrous shell. Members of the audience were moved from laughter, shock and horror, to tears. The new elements to the story really striking a chord, and driving home the supernatural meets natural flavour of the series. This is very much a modern urban crime story meets gothic fairy tale.
Pic by Shay Rowan
Huge thanks to Justin Wetherill again for coming up with the goods sound and music wise, and to John Tatlock for being such a joy to work with on lighting. Once again Darren McGinn delivered the goods digital art wise, Karen McBride and Shay Rowan produced some amazing photography and Darren Barker did a great on job set building.
The best sound bite I heard from an audience member last week was 'Richard III meets The Long Good Friday meets Hellblazer.' That's a very unique description to a very unique show, I can confidently say that there is nothing like this out there. Oswestry is the next stop for the show, at the brilliant Hermon Chapel Arts Centre - and I will be doing a Q&A on the show and Tales from Paradise Heights after each of those shows, more details at the link:
mailchi.mp/ddb200a5ea11/im-frank-morgan-rewired-a-one-man-play-by-joe-obyrne
Huge thanks to you , the audiences for coming along and making Frank's return so special, you really made those nights. Once again massive thanks to Lisa Connor and all the staff down at The Kings Arms, we're gonna be back...see below.
Now, bring on Oswestry and big hi to you audiences at Hermon Chapel Arts Centre, I can't wait to get back there.
The best sound bite I heard from an audience member last week was 'Richard III meets The Long Good Friday meets Hellblazer.' That's a very unique description to a very unique show, I can confidently say that there is nothing like this out there. Oswestry is the next stop for the show, at the brilliant Hermon Chapel Arts Centre - and I will be doing a Q&A on the show and Tales from Paradise Heights after each of those shows, more details at the link:
mailchi.mp/ddb200a5ea11/im-frank-morgan-rewired-a-one-man-play-by-joe-obyrne
Huge thanks to you , the audiences for coming along and making Frank's return so special, you really made those nights. Once again massive thanks to Lisa Connor and all the staff down at The Kings Arms, we're gonna be back...see below.
Now, bring on Oswestry and big hi to you audiences at Hermon Chapel Arts Centre, I can't wait to get back there.
Imagery by Darren McGinn
Ticket Links:
Hermon Chapel Arts Centre, Chapel Street, Oswestry 3rd and 4th May
Thurs 3rd May, 7:30 pm
www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/FFMIMF
Fri 4th May, 7:30pm
www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/FFMIMG
Book them fast as we filled up real fast last time...it will be great to see you!
Joe x
Hermon Chapel Arts Centre, Chapel Street, Oswestry 3rd and 4th May
Thurs 3rd May, 7:30 pm
www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/FFMIMF
Fri 4th May, 7:30pm
www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/FFMIMG
Book them fast as we filled up real fast last time...it will be great to see you!
Joe x
Further Dates Added to The Kings Arms, Salford
I'm delighted to announce that due to the popular demand in Salford the Bad Fella will be back much earlier than I had originally planned. The show returns to The Kings Arms, Salford on 25th & 26th May, ticket links are further down, hope to see you there.
I gave this show my all, and I'll be back to do it again...losing dad last year taught me a lesson, a hard lesson. We are dead too long. Do your thing, and to Hell with the consequences...Jx
More on Frank Morgan here:
www.talesfromparadiseheights.com/im-frank-morgan.html
I gave this show my all, and I'll be back to do it again...losing dad last year taught me a lesson, a hard lesson. We are dead too long. Do your thing, and to Hell with the consequences...Jx
More on Frank Morgan here:
www.talesfromparadiseheights.com/im-frank-morgan.html
Pic by Karen McBride
The Kings Arms New Dates Ticket Links:
Friday 25th May:
www.kingsarmssalford.com/my-calendar/?cid=mc-6bea5a7e02f8f5e2945b6f6b1bbf9266&mc_id=1622
Saturday 26th May
www.kingsarmssalford.com/my-calendar/?cid=mc-6bea5a7e02f8f5e2945b6f6b1bbf9266&mc_id=1623
Book them fast as we filled up real fast last time...it will be great to see you! And for the readers among you, Frank Morgan pops up in my first novel, THE BENCH: A Tale from Paradise Heights...you can download it here - a cracking read on Paradise Heights and a whole host of characters, check the reviews at the link:
www.amazon.co.uk/Bench-Tale-Paradise-Heights-Tales-ebook/dp/B013VNYZOY/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
And all for less than the price of a pint...
Joe x
Friday 25th May:
www.kingsarmssalford.com/my-calendar/?cid=mc-6bea5a7e02f8f5e2945b6f6b1bbf9266&mc_id=1622
Saturday 26th May
www.kingsarmssalford.com/my-calendar/?cid=mc-6bea5a7e02f8f5e2945b6f6b1bbf9266&mc_id=1623
Book them fast as we filled up real fast last time...it will be great to see you! And for the readers among you, Frank Morgan pops up in my first novel, THE BENCH: A Tale from Paradise Heights...you can download it here - a cracking read on Paradise Heights and a whole host of characters, check the reviews at the link:
www.amazon.co.uk/Bench-Tale-Paradise-Heights-Tales-ebook/dp/B013VNYZOY/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
And all for less than the price of a pint...
Joe x
The Haunting of Blaine Manor comes to Buxton Fringe Festival
I'm also very happy to announce that the award winning The Haunting of Blaine Manor will be part of this years Buxton Fringe Festival, ahead of the show's Autumn/Winter Tour...details below...
We will be in the Arts Centre which I believe is part of Buxton Opera House, the very heart of the festival and we can't wait to perform there. Here are the dates and times - ticket links to follow:
Fri 6th July, 5:45PM
Mon 9th July, 9:30PM
Tue 17th July, 9:30PM
Wed 18th July, 5:45PM
More details soon and more on The Haunting of Blaine Manor here...
www.talesfromparadiseheights.com/the-haunting-of-blaine-manor.html
Thanks for reading, for showing interest, for coming along and supporting...hope to see you all again real soon...
Joe x
Fri 6th July, 5:45PM
Mon 9th July, 9:30PM
Tue 17th July, 9:30PM
Wed 18th July, 5:45PM
More details soon and more on The Haunting of Blaine Manor here...
www.talesfromparadiseheights.com/the-haunting-of-blaine-manor.html
Thanks for reading, for showing interest, for coming along and supporting...hope to see you all again real soon...
Joe x
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