Slung Low Shorts '26
It's been 10 years since the first Slung Low Shorts. The concept stays the same: 6 plays in 1 night. If you don't like the play you're watching, don't worry there'll be another one along in 15 minutes. And if you don't like any of them. you don't have to pay.Â
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But that never happens!
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So, if you've had a good night out, please show your appreciation by paying what you feel on your way out.Â
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Content Warning
Slung Low Shorts is not suitable for children under 14. Parental discretion is advised.
Some plays contain strong language, discriminatory and racist language, suggestions of violence.
The Uncivil War
The Uncivil War
by Gail Renard – Directed by Keeley Lane
Kay -Â Tara Daniels
Tara has worked extensively in TV and Theatre and Film. She is the Artistic Director of her own theatre company 30theatre.
"I am very proud to be a part of SLS again this year. It is one of my happy places!"
Ray - Richard Galloway
Northern Irish Actor - Ex Brettoner and Co founder of Buglight Theatre. Theatre Highlights include Dancing at Lughnasa (Sheffield Theatre/Royal Exchange MCR), work with Red Ladder, Bad Apple and Cardboard Citizens. On Screen include a recent stint ont’ Cobbles and features with Memphis James Productions, Far north films. Can be next seen in ‘One Last Dance’ (Feature for Lock the Tent Productions) Thrilled to be Part of SL6 the best folk in the region.
Simon - Rik Thorpe
Rik Thorpe lives in Huddersfield and works as a freelance actor, stage manager, set builder, and children’s entertainer.
Laura - Ellie Pawsey
Ellie is a West Yorkshire born actor who trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Most recently, Ellie joined the cast of BBC Radio 4’s The Archers as regular Esme Mulligan. Other credits include Little Women (UK Tour), The Regalettes (Badapple Theatre) & Ackley Bridge (Channel 4).
Along Came A Spider
by Carole Solazzo – Directed by Sue McGeorge
Joe - Rik Garrard
Local actor Rik Garrad was raised in Leeds and is proud of his working class roots. Attending drama school in his 40’s Rik then went on to study at the University of Salford where he gained his masters degree in screen acting. Rik has appeared in shows such as, The Syndicate, Hollyoaks, Coronation Street, and the BAFTA winning zombie drama, In The Flesh. Rik is currently looking for representation.
Evie - Suzan Selcuk
Suzan is a freelance actress and performing arts facilitator with a First-Class Acting degree. Having delivered Drama workshops across West Yorkshire for over 5 years, and recently completing her Drama PGCE, Suzan is delighted to return to her performing roots with Slung Low Shorts for another year running!
Otters
by Robert Tovey – Directed by Mark Catley
Winner of the Slung Low Shorts 2026 Open Call
X - Katie Cannon
Katie is from Stoke-On-Trent and trained at the Guildford School of Acting.
Theatre includes ‘Alice in Wonderland’ - New Vic Theatre. Television includes ‘Casualty’ - BBC. Film includes ‘Just Deserts’ - Currant Bun Films which will be released this year, Katie plays lead role ‘Patty’.
Chloe - Izzie Smith
Izzie is a local actor, presenter and writer. Her recent credits include Sammy in ‘Done Up Like a Kipper’ at Arts at the Arms and Imposter in her solo show, ‘Service with a Smile’.
Her monthly radio show, ‘Creative Frequency’ airs on BCB Radio to demystify artistic careers.
Decisions
by Jane Steele – Directed by Leah Francis
Alf - Bill Blackwood
Bill Blackwood is a Leeds-based actor whose TV credits include Screw (Series Regular, Ch4), Summerwater (Channel 4), Grace, Malpractice, McDonald & Dodds and Silent Witness. On film, he recently appeared in Bank of Dave 2 for Netflix. Delighted to return to Slung Low Shorts for a third time.
Josie - Hannah Mullen
Hannah trained at East 15 Acting School. Recent work includes: KAILEY (Northern Tour), Gruffalo’s Child (Tall Stories), A World Without Death (Displace Yourself), The Hatchling (Trigger Stuff), Tesco & Uber commercials. She makes theatre and film and will be performing her farce debut play this summer in the north.
George - Joe Osborne
Away from the odd appearance on TV and local theatre, Joe has directed for Slung Low Shorts (Monsterproof) and had to dig deep for his inner Tory b*****d as Home Secretary in A Matter of Standards last year. It’s great to catch up with old friends and meet new talent at Slung Low Shorts. Long may it continue!
Violet - Angela Wityszyn
Angela is from Bradford and worked as a GP before pursuing her passion for acting. She has appeared in Emmerdale and Coronation Street. Angela is a mum to two teenage daughters and enjoys dancing and supporting Bradford City Football Club.
Skyscraper to the Moon
by Tyler Pickles – Directed by Katie Mae Carden
Eugene - Tommy Walton
As a film and theatre performer for the last 11 years, Tommy continues to push himself into new comfort zones and greater challenges as a creative, using his overall artistic understanding to better entertain and excite upcoming audiences. Tommy is currently seeking representation.
Rosie - Izzy White
Izzy has just graduated from MetFilm School Leeds, where she spent the past three years studying Acting for Screen. This is her first official time performing theatre, which has been both exciting and challenging, and she can’t wait for you to see it! Izzy is currently seeking representation.
Twitching
by Mark Catley – Directed by Kathryn Hanke
Nathan - Frankie Bounds
Training: Mountview (MA Acting) and RADA. Theatre: Jerry in The Zoo Story (Harrogate & Leeds), Autolycus in The Winter’s Tale (RADA) and Prince Charming in Cinderella at Theatre Royal Wakefield. TV & Film: Blurred (Nymeria Productions), Crime, Cancer & Creativity, The Witches of Pool Bottom, Still Water, I Love You to the Moon and Back.
Chris - Rowe Dave McClelland
Dave has worked extensively in UK & Canadian TV, Film, Theatre and Radio. Theatre: Theatre By The Lake, New Vic (Stoke). Narrator in Rocky Horror Show. Dave has also played Elvis Presley more than once! Television: California Avenue with Bill Nighy for BBC. Multiple episodes of Coronation Street, Emmerdale and Doctors.
Abi - Catherine Traveller
Huddersfield actor and theatre maker. After appearing in "Gentleman Jack Saved My Life" last year Catherine will be making a flying visit to the twitchers in the hide, any excuse to join in the SLS fun again.
PRODUCTION TEAM
PRODUCers
Mark Catley
Jonathan Hall
Lisa Holdsworth
Jonathan MacConnachie
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TECHNICAL PRODUCER
SOUND
Lesley Sharp
STAGE MANAGER
WITH THANKS TO...
James Tully
Everyone at Slung Low for their continuing support
Elvi Piper-Jones & Wrongsemble
East Street Arts
The Yorkshire Fringe Theatre Network
