LockdownTheatre

[LockdownTheatre @LockdownTheatr]

In 2020 during The Lockdown I made 20 films in 20 weeks. 20 actors got paid £200 each to do a self tape when there was no other work. Now I’m telling the story each week on Substack. It’s free to subscribe & it’s a cracking tale. Here’s how it all started. https://t.co/52fdM39PLK

[LockdownTheatre @LockdownTheatr]

@TheLastLeg games played included the snogging game ‘Hancock’s Door’ and ‘Pin The Blame On The Spokesperson’

[LockdownTheatre @LockdownTheatr]

@simonminty Simon, I think there’s a series in you throwing things onto your face. Pitch it to Channel 4.

[LockdownTheatre @LockdownTheatr]

@simonminty @RCandappa Thank you, Simon.

[Simon Minty @simonminty]

In Covid times, he created Lockdown Theatre. Now, Rohan Candappa is performing an absorbing, self-penned piece, ‘You need to self-isolate.’ It’s now home theatre, with a live audience, and very enjoyable too.

[LockdownTheatre @LockdownTheatr]

@Arsenal @BukayoSaka87 Lion.

[LockdownTheatre @LockdownTheatr]

We’ve launched a podcast! Don’t really know what we’re doing, just know we’re doing it. Write a script. Pay some actors. Make some work. First one about a woman who gets called up by her phone. See what you think. About 15 mins. So get a brew on.

https://t.co/tql6kU3I3U

[LockdownTheatre @LockdownTheatr]

@Ivorbaddiel Mate, that’s Paul Weller denying the rumours that there’s going to be a Jam reunion.

[LockdownTheatre @LockdownTheatr]

@MattBoydston @lesleymsimms Thanks Matt. Really appreciate your comment. Knowing that what we do connects with people means a lot. Rx

[LockdownTheatre @LockdownTheatr]

Apologies for silence of last few months. Turns out producing 20 films in 16 weeks is knackering. Who knew? Taken time to recharge & ponder way ahead. Also must admit to some disillusionment. But theatres still closed, so we’re going again. Paying actors to act. That’s our thing.

[LockdownTheatre @LockdownTheatr]

@Ivorbaddiel No. It would be unfair, you bastard.

[LockdownTheatre @LockdownTheatr]

@sbattrawden reading your tweets with mounting concern. This monologue made at end of August might strike a chord. Maybe another way to highlight what happened before. And what’s happening again.

‘Choices' The Lockdown Theatre Company... https://t.co/KRspGJ15fc

[LockdownTheatre @LockdownTheatr]

Turns out that what I do is ‘non-viable’ and I need to retrain. Thinking of retraining as a useless politician - apparently the pay is good and you don’t have to be any good to get to the top. So where do I sign?

[LockdownTheatre @LockdownTheatr]

@MattHancock please watch this film. And please start talking to us honestly. Don’t just spin the best possible angle.Testing capacity’ is not the same as tests being done. If you treat us like idiots, we’ll treat you with contempt.
#NHS #Covid_19 #Doctor #Nursing #COVID

[Reviewer Number 9 @reviewernumber9]

#ONLINE #MONOLOGUE #REVIEW: Choices - The Lockdown Theatre Company, London. @LockdownTheatr #Choices #NHS #NHSHeroes #lockdownuk #coronavirus #COVID19 #London - here - https://t.co/W2Nlz0fXbO

[LockdownTheatre @LockdownTheatr]

@MattHancock please watch this film. And please start talking to us honestly, not constantly spinning the best possible angle.’Testing capacity’ is not the same as tests being completed.
#NHS #COVID #DoctorsSpeakUp

[Reviewer Number 9 @reviewernumber9]

#ONLINE #MONOLOGUE #REVIEW: Choices - The Lockdown Theatre Company, London. @LockdownTheatr #Choices #NHS #NHSHeroes #lockdownuk #coronavirus #COVID19 #London - here - https://t.co/W2Nlz0fXbO

[LockdownTheatre @LockdownTheatr]

Cracking FIVE STAR review from Theatre Weekly! Why not check out the film and see what all the fuss is about?
#theatre #actor #actorslife #castingdirector #London #londonhistory #lockdown

[Theatre Weekly @theatre_weekly]

#Review: London Calling from The Lockdown Theatre Company @LockdownTheatr Read More>> https://t.co/o30W6A8tpI

[LockdownTheatre @LockdownTheatr]

Apart from two stars having inadvertently fallen off the front of this review, the write-up itself is a thoughtful and considered view of the film. Definitely a couple of lines in here to nick for the non-existent posters...

[The Reviews Hub @TheReviewsHub]

#THEATRE #REVIEW #ONLINE London Calling @LockdownTheatr 'It’s a bare bones bit of work - packing 17 minutes with great value from its insights and the addition of the haunting song'
⭐️⭐️⭐️
https://t.co/kmVTy6USvP…-theatre-company/

[LockdownTheatre @LockdownTheatr]

Love your ariticle @lyngardner in The Stage about Independent working going mainstream. If you’ve got a moment perhaps you could check out this independent piece of work?... https://t.co/dW4SltRPNU

[ThisWeek Culture @threetosee]

This week Caro spoke to writer Rohan Candappa about the final work to be released as part of his @LockdownTheatr project - it's ‘London Calling’ featuring a performance from Guy Hughes. Read the Q&A here: https://t.co/B1IvFf7GEF

[Numb Bum @numb_bumb]

@LockdownTheatr #lockdowntheatreco A great piece of work and now watching the other 19!!