tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44005981274833369522024-03-08T04:08:50.391+00:00Littlewich WaysDebbie Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06761474820689143835noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400598127483336952.post-50528853791915095632017-03-02T10:22:00.000+00:002017-03-02T10:22:38.913+00:00Up and running!So we did some thinking and came up with some ideas towards the end of 2016. As of this year, the recording team (actors, sound engineers - and occasional scriptwriter) meet once a month on the 1st Wednesday and record as many scenes as we can with the people who are available on that night.<br />
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It seems to be working well. Two weeks in advance, the actors indicate their availability for the following month and scripts are selected and sent out a week beforehand. We're getting through half a dozen scenes per evening. With nearly 40 episodes written, it will take a while to catch up, but that's OK - we're in no rush.<br />
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Keep checking back here for details of newly-released episodes, or follow our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzzS2-qqbeXtXL9F5icvQcQ">YouTube channel</a>.Debbie Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06761474820689143835noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400598127483336952.post-77825139879229356922016-10-24T17:26:00.000+01:002016-10-24T17:26:28.604+01:00Onwards and upwards!Quick sitrep, because you're all just dying to know what's been going on, aren't you?<br />
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You may not have seen any posts for a while, but that doesn't mean nothing's been happening. We have scripts up to episode 38 now and we're still coming up with lots of fresh ideas and storylines.<br />
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We've had some difficulties with recording - mostly down to logistics; trying to co-ordinate lots of people to be in one place on a certain day isn't easy. We're all volunteers and we all have lives, jobs and families. So we've tried approaching recordings from a different angle and look at groups of characters. Inevitably this has meant recording scenes out of sequence, but I'm hopeful that at some point we will have enough material recorded to release more episodes.<br />
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Bear with us! If you're an actor, try to reply to emails so we know when you are (and are not) available. Having to chase replies just makes it unnecessarily harder. And if you're a listener, give us some feedback! Here or on YouTube - tell us what you think.Debbie Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06761474820689143835noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400598127483336952.post-73747987882442719712016-01-31T16:20:00.000+00:002016-01-31T16:22:37.422+00:00First Two Episodes are Live!!And we are now LIVE! Listen to the first two episodes on our very own <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzzS2-qqbeXtXL9F5icvQcQ">Youtube channel</a>. Or via the link on the top right of this web page. Or simply click below for each episode...<br />
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<br />Debbie Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06761474820689143835noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400598127483336952.post-34730373438047275952016-01-13T22:52:00.001+00:002016-01-13T22:52:33.040+00:00Launch Day!So after many months of behind-the-scenes work, we're finally ready to "launch" the first two episodes of Littlewich Ways. Come down to the Lion pub in Moulton on Friday 29th January at 7pm for some drinks and nibbles and see what we've been up to all this time ....<br />
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And if you want to join in, we'd love to have you! We're always looking for script writers, techy guys (or girls), admin peeps, actors - anybody who'd like to get involved in a creative community project. No experience necessary. Come and say hello!<br />
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<br />Debbie Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06761474820689143835noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400598127483336952.post-39682315591135349802015-06-09T21:41:00.001+01:002015-06-09T21:41:08.494+01:00LitFest!This evening we gave a short talk at Viva Juice Bar, as part of the <a href="http://www.northwichlitfest.co.uk/">Northwich LitFest</a> events. We were able to chat about how Littlewich Ways Productions came into being, what we're currently working on and things we've learned along the way. We were also able to play the intro music and the first couple of rough-cut scenes.Debbie Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06761474820689143835noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400598127483336952.post-49424666795683508802015-05-20T22:53:00.003+01:002015-05-20T22:53:38.205+01:00First rehearsal!This evening we had our first rehearsal with (almost) the full cast for the fours scenes that comprise episode one. The tech team were "rehearsing" too, so we did a bit of recording so they could get a feel for the kit.<br />
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It was odd listening to real people breathe life into characters we created and scenes that we wrote. I deliberately didn't take a script as I wanted to listen rather than read - and it makes a difference. Even with no sound effects, voices bring a whole new dimension to the experience!<br />
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We're hoping to have something out in time for LitFest, but it will depend on commitments. We're all volunteers after all ...Debbie Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06761474820689143835noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400598127483336952.post-41830142093855046072015-04-16T17:04:00.000+01:002015-04-16T17:04:20.260+01:00We're at Litfest!Want to know more? You can catch us at the <b><a href="http://www.northwichlitfest.co.uk/p/events.html">Northwich Literary Festival </a></b>on Tuesday 9th June, when we'll be at Viva Coffee and Juice Bar, 57 Witton Street, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 5DWDebbie Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06761474820689143835noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400598127483336952.post-39468970477945500562015-04-16T15:40:00.000+01:002015-04-16T17:04:49.442+01:00First cast meeting.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last-minute read-through and recording of character profiles!Debbie Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06761474820689143835noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400598127483336952.post-77658475926533083432015-04-12T20:05:00.001+01:002015-04-16T17:05:07.981+01:00It's All Coming Together!So casting is more-or-less complete. After several months of hard work, we have a theme tune written and sung by the talented Pete Thompson, 20 episodes written and a technical team in place.<br />
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