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Mondo Street Cinema ClubChristina Alagaratnam Playwright, Author and Podcaster Episode 4Christina Alagaratnam, Playwright, author and podcaster, joins us to discuss her career, writing and her new production Play Fight , which is running at The Pleasance Theatre Islington London 29/5/23 to 3/6/23. For more information about Christina https://chrissysnotebook.com @xchristina.writer on Instagram Please like share and subscribe For more guest information and schedule of future guests please visit www.mondostreet.co.uk Email us show@mondostreet.co.uk Follow us on Instagram @mondostreetsc 2023-05-0836 min

Spoken LabelChristina Alagaratnam (Spoken Label, November 2022)Following from her excellent preview episode of her play 'Playfight' a few months back at Peckham Fringe, today sees us return today to talk to our friend Christina Alagaratnam. Christina describes herself as "I'm a writer, author, playwright and podcaster. I've published my work on Amazon and work on the London theatre scene. Now, I run my own podcast called The Night Writer, creating content for the insomniacs." In this full length session, we talk about Christina's background as a writer, how Playfight went at Peckham Fringe and news about various awards she has won o...2022-11-0335 min

The Night Writer3.04: By The Light Of The Moon: Interview With Playwright Shea DonovanIn this episode, we chat to playwright and actor Shea Donovan about her one woman show: By The Light of The Moon. Her play is being performed at the Camden and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals. Tickets here: Camden Fringe: https://camden.ssboxoffice.com/events/by-the-light-of-the-moon/ Edinburgh Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/by-the-light-of-the-moon 2022-08-0233 min

The Night Writer3x03. How Do You Solve Your Own Murder? Interview With Author Amanda Nicholson/SteelIn this episode, we chat to author Amanda Nicholson (Pen name: Amanda Steel) all about her novel, The Ghost of Me. How do you solve your own murder? As a ghost of course! ~~~ Amanda's Website: https://amandasteelwriter.wordpress.com/2022-07-0325 min

The People in the DarkGoosebumps with Christina AlagaratnamIn this episode playwright and podcaster Christina Alagaratnam talks about R.L. Stine's horror series, Goosebumps. We also talk about Christina's play, Face to Face, a dark drama about a woman confronting her father's killer which does share some thematic connections with the Goosebumps series, as we discover in the episode.Christina's play, PlayFight, will be performed at Theatre Peckham on 2nd and 3rd June, 2022.Tickets can be purchased from the Theatre Peckham website Christina's website is https://chrissysnotebook.com/You can follow her on Twitter and InstagramHer podcast is The Night...2022-05-2957 min

Spoken LabelChristina Alagaratnam (Spoken Label, May 2022)Latest up from Spoken Label (Our Author / Poet / Artist Podcast) is a kinda bonus episode you could say before we bring her on for a full session in the Autumn is the wonderful Christina Alagaratnam. Christina describes herself as "I'm a writer, author, playwright and podcaster. I've published my work on Amazon and work on the London theatre scene. Now, I run my own podcast called The Night Writer, creating content for the insomniacs." In this episode we talk about the forthcoming production and performance of Christina's play for Peckham Fringe the 2nd and 3rd...2022-05-1516 min

The Night Writer3x02. The Man That Never Was: Interview With Author & Award Winning Speaker Douglas KrugerWe sit down for a chat with author and award winning speaker: Douglas Kruger, all about his fascinating debut novel - The Man That Never Was. We talk about villains, heroes and the lovely landscape of the channel islands! Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_TLyv_CXk0o Douglas Kruger: https://www.youtube.com/c/DouglasKrugerSpeaker 2022-03-1841 min

The Night Writer3x01. The Wild West Writer: Interview With Award Winning Author James RossTonight, The Night Writer meets The Wild West Writer! Join us as we chat to author James Ross. We talk all about his new book, Coldwater Revenge and the art of storytelling in the wild west of Wyoming, sharing stories amongst the elks and cowboys... Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YepCrRKyj0E (Unfortunately due to tech difficulties, we can't see James... but we can hear him!) James's social media: WEBSITE: https://www.jamesrossauthor.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook...2022-02-2528 min $A WRITER\'S LIFE$ A WRITER'S LIFEA Writer's Life 📚 Short Story Saturday: Christina Alagaratnam Christina Alagaratnam is a writer from South London.She studied at the University of Westminster and graduated with a BA in English Literature & Creative Writing in 2014 and with an MA in Creative Writing the following year. Christina’s plays have been performed at the Brighton and London fringe festivals to four star reviews. She also had a performance of her play 'Face to Face' performed at Linklaters law firm, for a special diversity event.Last year, Christina published a short story called ‘Sanctuary’ on Amazon Kindle. She also launched her own podcast called, ‘The Night...2021-11-1110 min

The Night Writer2x09. Waving The Magic Wand: Interview With Children's Author Cynthia Sanders on her debut novel - Mia, The Monster of Fear & Fairy of CourageIn this episode, we chat to indie kids author Cynthia Sanders about her debut novel: Mia, The Monster of Fear & The Fairy of Courage. The story is about a little girl called Mia who is being haunted by the monster of fear - until - the fairy of courage encourages her to overcome him! We chat all about the indie publishing industry and the highs and lows of writing a children's novel. Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJywkp2TD_Y ~ Follow Cynthia here: Ins...2021-10-2232 min

The Night Writer2x07. Breaking The Writers Block: Interview With Author J.P ChoquetteWriting during the pandemic was a struggle for a lot of creators. In this interview, I chat to author J.P Choquette and we talk all about rediscovering your passion for your projects, breaking the writers block and she even tells us a little trick on how to write your novel in fifteen minutes! Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qppzXRpb8G8 ~~~ J.P Choquette: Website: www.jpchoquette.me IG: https://www.instagram.com/jpchoquette_author/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrv1NhZbLFlRu_D...2021-09-1048 min

The Night Writer2x06: You Lovecrafty Devil! Interview With Screenwriter Ryan FitzgeraldIn this episode, we are joined by screenwriter and host of the Hollywood Greenhorn podcast: Ryan Fitzgerald! We chat about all things, cosmic horror, lovecraftian villains and the best psychological horror. If you're a fan of Lovecraft, this one's for you! Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sBzXKNN91s&t=10s ~~~~ Ryan Fitzgerald: Hollywood Greenhorn anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/ryan-fitzgerald8 Hollywood Greenhorn spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6KahN0DrCS8uEMveYirIx5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollywoodgreenhorn/?hl=en T...2021-06-1741 min

The Night WriterSPECIAL EPISODE FOR CENTREPOINT UKA bit of a special episode tonight! Tonight, I've joined thousands of others across the UK to take part in STAY:UP. It's a fundraising challenge for a charity called Centrepoint. Centrepoint are a charity that support young homeless people here in the UK. I, along with many others, have been challenged to stay up from 8pm-8am without any sleep. I decided to use my time to write and record a podcast episode about tonight. So I've written a poem called Stay Up, about the charity and the people they help. Thanks for...2021-05-2905 min

The Night Writer2x05. True Crime: Interview With Filmmaker & Director Lars Henrik About The North Heath MurdererIn this True Crime-esque episode, we chat with filmmaker & director Lars Henrik about 'The North Heath Murderer.' Lars tells us the story of his hometown in North Heath Germany, a picturesque countryside where he played as a child. One day whilst playing with some friends, they stumbled across a mysterious house in the middle of the woods... Who did the house belong to? And how can one place hold so much trauma? ~~~ Watch On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKSLBYFsCg4 LARS HENRIK: Website: www...2021-04-2954 min

The Night Writer2x04. What Makes A Killer Horror Movie? Interview With Screenwriter & Filmmaker Chris ReganIn this special horror episode, we are very pleased to welcome screenwriter, filmmaker and horror author: Chris Regan. Whilst promoting his new horror film, Paintball Massacre, Chris and I chat all about the horror scene and how to write that killer horror movie. We also chat about our favourite horror protagonists and of course - the villains! From the psychotic Michael Myers to the sinister Pinhead. (And a there's a little surprise for you Hellraiser fans... make sure you listen till the end!) Paintball Massacre is out now to stream, download and is also available on...2021-04-1546 min

The Night Writer2x03: What Is The Edge Of Normal? Interview With Author: Jenn AshtonJenn Ashton is an author and visual artist from Vancouver Canada. In this episode, we chat all about her writing, her art and her book 'People Like Frank And Other Stories From The Edge Of Normal.' The Night Writer On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZpuGOeX7fQ&t=1192s ~~ Website: JenniferAshton.ca Art: http://jenniferashton.ca/WP Writing (Business): https://bloodywellwrite.org/ Jenn's Social Media: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/raveonstudio/ Facebook 2021-04-0629 min

The Night Writer2x02. From Music To Murder: Interview With Composer & Producer, Lucas Cantor on Carlo GesualdoIn this episode, our special guest is an EMMY® Award Winning composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and speaker: LUCAS CANTOR. We chat all about the 16th century Italian musician Carlo Gesualdo: a musical prodigy who murdered his wife, her lover and his own child. ~~~ Check out Lucas's website here: https://www.lucascantormusic.com/lucas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucasdcantor/ IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3785001/ ~~~ Gesualdo Intro Music: Carlo Gesualdo da Venosa - Tristis est anima mea https://www.youtube.com/wa...2021-03-0739 min

The Night Writer2x01. Secrets In The Shadows: Interview With Author Heige BoehmIn this opening episode of Series 2, we chat to historical author Heige Boehm. She has just released her debut novel, Secrets in the Shadows. Secrets in the shadows is a story about two boys, Michael and Wolfie who are growing up in nazi Germany and are indoctrinated into the Hitler youth. As they rise higher up the ranks, we see their eyes start to open to the absolute horror of the world they’re living in and helping to create. Heige’s work is influenced by her own parents, who grew up in Nazi Germany and then at the end of...2021-02-2534 min

The Night WriterBONUS EP: How To Pitch To Producers Without Panicking: With Special Guest - Brenden Kumarasamy from MasterTalkIn this special episode we chat to Brenden Kumarasamy and fire off some questions about pitching to the big guys! Netflix, Amazon, HBO watch out! And are introverts really the best public speakers? Check out Brenden's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBYFP4mZLQovr7W6Si6sueA 2020-12-2426 min

The Night Writer1x16. Sweeney Todd: The REAL Demon Barber Of Fleet StreetWho was the real bloodthirsty barber, lurking in the corners of London's Fleet Street? Did he really sell his victims remains to Mrs Lovett's bakery? Let's grab those razors and start dissecting this story.... if you like... ~~~ Sweeney Todd: The Real Demon Barber of Fleet Street by Peter Haining https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sweeney-Todd-Story-Barber-Street/dp/1861059892 ~~~ Charities: Centrepoint: https://centrepoint.org.uk/ SANE: http://www.sane.org.uk/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.f...2020-12-1721 min

The Night Writer1X15. Tragedy In A Tower: The REAL RapunzelWho was the young girl locked away in a tower by her father? Was she the inspiration for the classic fairytale: Rapunzel? The rebellious life of a beautiful young girl ends in tragedy from a tower. ~~~ Charities: https://centrepoint.org.uk/ http://www.sane.org.uk/ ~~~ Sources: https://www.christianiconography.info/goldenLegend/barbara.htm --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2020-12-1021 min

The Night Writer1x14. The Girl Who Cried Witch: The Pendle Witch TrialsIn 1612 a nine year old girl called Jennet Device stood in a courtroom and accused her own family of witchcraft. Who was this little girl? Were her family really witches? Or was she a pawn in a much bigger plot involving the King? ~~~~ Pendle Witch Trial Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MATKIhrDZSc Discovery of Witches: https://archive.org/details/pottsdiscoveryof00pottrich/page/6/mode/2up ~~~~ Centrepoint: https://centrepoint.org.uk/ SANE: http://www.sane.org.uk/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest wa...2020-12-0322 min

The Night Writer1x13. The Day The Music DiedOn February 3rd 1959, three young musicians were killed together in a tragic plane crash. They were: Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens & JP Richardson (The Big Bopper.) The accident was dubbed: 'The Day The Music Died,' and inspired singer Don McClean, to write his hit song 'American Pie.' But among all the tragedy also lies a question? WHY did those three particular singers end up on that plane? ~~~ SOURCES: Original Radio Broadcast Feb 3rd 1959: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMRa4I6Cc6Y Behind The Music: The Day The...2020-11-2624 min

The Night Writer1x12: Urban Legends: The Lost Dutchman's GoldmineDeep in the Superstitious Mountains of Phoenix, Arizona, lies a mysterious goldmine. But why do people who search for the treasure go missing? And who is the 'Lost Dutchman?' ~ ~ ~ Proud Supporter: Centrepoint Homeless Charity: https://centrepoint.org.uk/ SANE Mental Health: http://www.sane.org.uk/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2020-11-1918 min

The Night Writer1x11. Mirror, Mirror: The Real Snow WhiteWho was the 16th century German princess, poisoned by an assassin in a dangerous game of politics? And was she the original inspiration for the Brothers Grimm? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2020-11-1218 min

The Night Writer1.x10. Remember, Remember: The Gunpowder PlotWhy do we remember, remember the fifth of November? Who was Guy Fawkes and why did this plan fail spectacularly? Remember, remember the fifth of November, The Gunpowder treason & plot. I know of no reason, the gunpowder treason, Should ever be forgot. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2020-11-0516 min

The Night Writer1x09. Halloween: The OriginsWhere did the origins of this infamous spooky holiday come from? Is it a day where the dead come out to play? Can dressing up really protect you from evil spirits? And who was this guy Jack ,that they named the jack-o-lanterns after? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2020-10-2907 min

The Night Writer1x08. The Headless Horseman: Watch Your HeadIn the third part of our Halloween series, we dive into the legend of the infamous rider with no head. Where did he come from? What happened to his head? And what on earth is a Dullahan? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2020-10-2207 min

The Night Writer1x07. The Candy Man: The Man Who Ruined HalloweenOn Halloween evening 1974, a night of trick or treating goes horribly wrong. Find out why America was sent into a candy frenzy, scanning their children's sweets for razor blades, glass shards and ... poison. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2020-10-1511 min

The Night Writer1x06 Haunted Houses: Amityville or Glamityville?In the first of our Halloween Month, we're visiting the great-granddaddy of haunted houses. Amityville! But... is it really haunted or is it just Glamityville? A house which fell victim to a very successful scam? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2020-10-0817 min

The Night Writer1x05. Don't George Lucas It Up! (A Star Wars Chat)In this special episode, I'm joined by my friend and Director, Josh Hinds. We discuss all things Star Wars, the film industry and dissect the true characteristics of a villain. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2020-10-0141 min

The Night Writer1x04. Wedding Disaster Stories: The Flushing BrideAs a challenge issued to me by my cousin, at his wedding over the weekend, I'm talking all about THE WORST wedding disaster I've ever read! Find out what happens when a bride mixes health shakes with cocktails. A mess! That's what! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2020-09-2408 min

The Night Writer1x03. Galloping Horses: Interview With A Poet - Seterah EbrahimiJoin me as I interview an award winning poet - and friend of mine - Seterah Ebrahimi. You can find more about Seterah and her work here: https://www.wordsmithery.info/setarehebrahimi (Apologies if the connection suddenly cut - I was doing the interview live via phone. We have to be cautious thanks to Covid-19!) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2020-09-1711 min

The Night Writer1x02. Ghost Ships: The Flying DutchmanWhat's the real story about this legendary ghost ship that can never make it to port and is cursed to sail the seven seas forever? Is it simply a myth to scare sailors or is there something more to it... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2020-09-1009 min

The Night Writer1x01: Little Red Riding Hood: Beware Of The WolfFor this first episode I'll be going back to the original story of this classic fairy tale and find out why we should be afraid of the big bad wolf... Please follow: Twitter: @NightWriterFM Instagram: @NightWriterFM Website: chrissysnotebook.com/podcast Email: nightwriterfm@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2020-09-0312 min

The Night WriterTrailerSend us your true stories, urban legends or things that just... keep you up at night.... Follow us on Twitter: @NightWriterFM Website: chrissysnotebook.com/podcast 2020-08-2700 min