We all knew the commander wanted medals. But us? All we wanted was to be in our homes, in front of the telly. We knew he wanted recognition, but was it really worth another pointless Argentine death on your hands? Back home, if one teenager is killed it’ll probably make the headlines. Over here; for... Read More »

After vandalising a local bowling green; Michael, a young troubled teen is forced to help repair the damage he’s done. As he learns the implications of his actions, he finds himself taken under the wing of Ted; who wants to help Michael get his life back on track. But life; like the game of bowls,... Read More »

It had been a while. You'd spent time travelling the world as I'd occupied myself with mundanity. Since your return, it would be a lie to say we hadn't made the effort to meet up on one or two occasions, but we'd conceded to the need for a proper catch up, a weekend of quality time together was in... Read More »

Thursday, 25th June is the second anniversary of the 2007 Sheffield Floods when the River Don over topped its banks causing widespread flooding in the Don Valley area of our city. During this time a 14-year-old boy was swept away by the swollen River Sheaf and a 68 year old man died after attempting to cross a flooded road in Sheffield city centre. The Meadowhall shopping centre also had close due to flooding and the Sheffield Wednesday football ground, Hillsborough... Read More »

The gods think they can do what they want with us. They make shit for us and we’re supposed to deal with it. But you forget, we’ve also been given free will to express what we want and when we want it. We say this because we do not accept your court, we do not... Read More »

‘Fractured Lives’ explores how the First World War literally fractured lives. The war’s many casualties were not just amongst the dead. There were the men maimed and disabled with scars that would blight the rest of their lives. The play also has resonance for the present day, as wars and international conflicts continue to fracture... Read More »

Have you ever felt the hairs on the back of your neck stand up, the chills going up your spine until you feel like you have to shake this feeling off your back? No matter how silly it feels? Or how about those times when you feel like someone is looking over your shoulder? So... Read More »

The following show contains violent scenes, acts of a sexual nature and strong language throughout. It might also contain flashing imagery and small traces of nuts. It is unsuitable for children, pets, old people, pregnant mothers, gay people, straight people, bisexual people, white people, black people, people of any skin colour, people with skin, people... Read More »

It is said that Pheidippides, an Athenian herald, was sent to Sparta to request help when the Persians landed at Marathon, running 150 miles in just two days. After this, he then ran another 25 miles from the battlefield near the town of Marathon to Athens to announce the Greek victory over Persia in the... Read More »

Three important characters stand on a windy hilltop. One is known as Rock, the strongest and bravest of the group. Another calls herself Scissors; she is as sharp as she is deadly. Finally, struggling to avoid being blown away; we find Paper. He is flat. He is nothing else. Elsewhere a string puppet is entering... Read More »

There’s nothing worse the employment discrimination. A person should always be judged on the ability to do the job they’ve applied for. Sex, colour, disability; these issues should never, ever be a consideration. Which is why during the interview process for our new human resources assistant, I did my very best to make sure I... Read More »

On the 23rd of February 2009 a collection of local comedians, poets and performers came together in Sheffield to celebrate a new poetry album by ‘Nick Card‘ and raise lots of money for Amnesty International. The album was co-produced by ourselves here at ‘Cornucopia Radio’ and we were also heavily involved in organising the charity... Read More »