All aboard - the skysteamer is about to depart! Join C.J. Carter-Stephenson as he brings his novelette SKYSTEAMER TO ATHENS vividly to life with fantastical props, projected images and an immersive soundscape. This thrilling reader's theatre performance will transport you back to a fictionalised version of the 19th Century, where top hats and corsets are the height of fashion and the wonder of steam is transforming the world.
Arabella Merrigate is flying to Athens for a family holiday on a luxury steam powered airship. She plans to pass the time painting the vistas, but ends up having a supernatural encounter that will change her life forever.
Featuring an engaging cast of characters, SKYSTEAMER TO ATHENS is a fast-paced story, which was inspired by the work of Jules Verne and H.G. Wells, received an honourable mention in the Writers of the Future contest, and is perfectly suited to live performance. See a miniature airship fly, meet an automaton puppet and thrill to twists of the plot in this fast-paced storytelling extravaganza... a lavish sensory experience, which will live on in your memory long after the final word is spoken.
Cast off your mooring ropes and prepare to soar into the clouds.
Cast & Creatives
Writer: C.J. Carter-Stephenson
Director: C.J. Carter-Stephenson
Date & Time: Saturday 4th October @5pm - Vauxhall City Farm Front Room
Running Time: 60mins
Content warnings: Age 5+ Loud Noises
Latecomers may not be admitted. Ticket purchases are non refundable.
Concession prices apply to students; under 18s; pensioners; those on disability and unemployment benefits; Equity, BECTU & SDUK members.
Venue
Venue: Vauxhall City Farm
The Front Room at Vauxhall City Farm is a bright, airy space with full-length windows overlooking the café terrace (with a capacity of 48)—ideal for daytime performances, workshops, and intimate shows. Situated right next to the on-site café, the space can be expanded into a larger open-plan area for bigger events by opening up the adjoining wall, offering great flexibility for Lambeth Fringe performers.
Vauxhall City Farm is one of London’s most loved urban farms, nestled just minutes from Vauxhall station. Known for its welcoming community feel, it offers a unique blend of rural charm and urban accessibility. Hosting a show here means being part of a lively, inclusive environment that brings together creativity, community, and a touch of the countryside in the heart of the city.
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