Cranked Anvil awarded “Best of 2014” by British Theatre Guide

It's been a quiet few months for us at Anvil HQ, as we've all rested and recovered from the whirlwind that was I Left My Heart In Roker Park. (Although our director Paul Dunn has been anything but resting: since leaving his heart in Roker Park for the last time he appeared in ION Production's … Continue reading Cranked Anvil awarded “Best of 2014” by British Theatre Guide

Roker Park play a huge success – one FINAL date added!

Well, we're coming to the end of this mini-tour of I Left My Heart In Roker Park, and we've had an amazing time with it! Extra dates kept on having to be added, and the houses just kept on filling! So much so, that we've been invited back by the Customs House for one FINAL … Continue reading Roker Park play a huge success – one FINAL date added!

Cranked Anvil on the BBC!

It's been a very busy few weeks at CAHQ. With the show opening in just over two weeks, we're now into the business end of things. Actor Paul Dunn and writer/director Tom Kelly are in the rehearsal room, working hard to mould the show into an entertaining piece of theatre, while the production team - … Continue reading Cranked Anvil on the BBC!

Watch the trailer for our Roker Park show

Due to even more popular demand, we're adding yet another extra date to our run of I Left My Heart In Roker Park at the Gala Theatre in Durham. With the weekend dates practically sold out, you can now also see the show there on Friday 26th September, at 7.30pm. And, if you haven't already … Continue reading Watch the trailer for our Roker Park show

SAFC – the best fans in the world!

The Cranked Anvil office will be closed for a week after tomorrow, as we decamp to Edinburgh for the Ed Fringe. So we've been hard at work this week, getting things organised before we go. And of course, the one thing we've been concentrating on is I Left My Heart In Roker Park. Production is … Continue reading SAFC – the best fans in the world!

Rehearsals continue for RRN III

Only 3 weeks to go now, until our third Rehearsed Reading Night takes place, and the plays are starting to come together nicely. Last night, we had the first 'round-the-table' readthrough for Peter Dawson's piece, Alpha Blond(e), with the cast and director subsequently putting it on its feet and exploring the text in more detail. … Continue reading Rehearsals continue for RRN III

Rehearsed Reading Night gets underway

So, the work has begun in earnest on our next Rehearsed Reading Night, taking place on March 27th in South Shields. A section of Rachael Walsh's play, 'The Morning After', will be showcased at the evening. Yesterday, the cast and director got together for the first readthrough and really brought the script to life. Directed … Continue reading Rehearsed Reading Night gets underway

Bring on 2014!

A new year, and a new reinvigorated start for Cranked Anvil! After a fairly lengthy break (due to various acting commitments and holidays!) we're now launching into 2014 with plenty of plans and projects lined up. And the first thing we've done is revamp the website. Take a look around, once you've finished reading here. … Continue reading Bring on 2014!