The Worlds of Robert Crighton

Welcome to the Museum of Tat - a place where disappointment and failure is celebrated. This is the prologue to series three. It explains nothing, but says everything. Presented by Professor Jeffrey Colins, curator of the Museum of Tat. Devised by Robert Crighton

Attack of the Christmas Squirrels - written and performed by Robert Crighton. The story does exactly what it says on the tin.

The Museum of Tat Roadshow - Edinburgh Fringe Festival Special Short.Currently running live at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, here's a little something Jeffrey put together between shows - including some live footage and audience responses.Produced by Robert Crighton

Coffee, Coffee, Coffee: An Audio Thing by Robert Crighton - recorded from the depths of his duvet cover. Capturing, I think, the experience of being me first thing in the morning!NB: One of the sound effects was faked using a beaker and tap water. This is not a documentary and I'm not that twisted. #audio #essay #podcast #comedy?

The UN Special Representative - written and performed by Robert Crighton.  Our hero/victim is awoken in the middle of the night by a team of people led by the so called UN Special Representative.  Only the UN doesn't stand for the United Nations and their reason for coming to the door are more bizarre.A new story from multi award-winning writer and performer Robert Crighton#audio #podcast #storytelling

The Other Day... Everyday Stories of my Casual Demise - Ep. 8: The Dimensions of Mime - written and performed by Robert Crighton. The Other Day is a semi occasional series of stories set in the other day of my previous life. I always die. Based on a series of comic monologues that started life in the Live from the Get In! stream - in fact, this episode is from that show, the second episode which featured a lot of scary clowns. #comedy #audio #podcast - Music and sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com - Support my work by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/robertcrighton

The Other Day... Everyday Stories of my Casual Demise - Ep. 7: The Claws of Outsource - written and performed by Robert Crighton. The Other Day is a semi occasional series of stories set in the other day of my previous life. I always die. Based on a series of comic monologues that started life in the Live from the Get In! stream - in fact, this story is from the first show. I visit the doctor, and things go a bit wrong. #comedy #audio #podcast - Music and sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com - Support my work by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/robertcrighton

The Dog Barked... written and performed by Robert Crighton. Another short short story, a little burst of narrative to invade your ears. Everyone writes a short story featuring a dog one day.  This is that day. #story #storytelling #audio #podcast

The Other Day... Everyday Stories of my Casual Demise #Ep. 6: The Massacre of St Valentine's Eve written and performed by Robert Crighton. The Other Day is a semi occasional series of stories set in the other day of my previous life. I always die. Based on a series of comic monologues that started life in the Live from the Get In! stream - this time I go speed dating, with horrific results.  #comedy #audio #podcast - Music and sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com - Support my work by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/robertcrighton

It Was What... written and performed by Robert Crighton. Another short short story, a little burst of narrative to invade your ears. 'It Was What...' is the story of a two people who haven't been in touch in a while. #story #storytelling #audio #podcast

Guess our Tat!A very special episode of The Museum of Tat - the Guess Our Tat Special. Guest expert Dick Davidson is with us again to evaluation our latest acquisition. But what is it? We won't tell you! Use the clues given throughout the episode to tell us what you think it is. Tweet your suggestions to us @MuseumofTat and we'll tell you if you're wrong. You are.Devised and performed by Robert Crighton with Professor Kaos as Dick Davidson.

A Conversation about Cheese with Professor Kaos.In 2017 we were recording various bits and pieces of audio for the Museum of Tat podcasts when Professor Kaos started talking about cheese.  This is the result.  Produced by Robert Crighton, because he could. #comedy #podcast #cheese #random

The Museum of Tat presents the first of two special episodes featuring your favourite Tat celebrity, Dick Davidson.  This week Dick (author of 'Everybody Loves Dick') Davidson talks about the damage done to the Tat market when a container of Plastic Rubber Ducks went overboard in 1992. #comedy #audio #podcastWritten and performed by Robert Crighton, with Professor Kaos as Dick Davidson.Featuring additional music from https://www.zapsplat.com Support my work by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/robertcrighton

The comedy that no one wanted to hear has been found! This is especially confusing as it was never lost. In 1973 a comedy script materialised on the desk of a radio station of a minor Soviet satellite state. The script was performed, untranslated from the original English, in 1974 and immediately became an overnight sensation. A copy of this recording was duly sent to the BBC so that all master tapes could be responsibly wiped, as was international government policy at the time. Luckily an off air recording of the LP version was made by holding a modified SONY Walkman against a glass held against the wall of the house of the then Director General of the BBC, from which this archive recording has been restored. This recording has nothing to do with the BBC. The script turns out to have come from 2017 for the failed studio recording of the final episode of the long running podcast comedy show - Live from the Get In! - and episode three has long been one the collectors have shunned and ignored ever since. The restoring restoration team hope to have a completely restored restoration of the restored episode in the New Year, but have released this trail to annoy fans now.

Christmas is here - so it's time to revel in Tat and the Christmas Tat Miracle. Special performance from the Tat Community Choir. Written by Robert Crighton, with Michael Fouldes and other random voices we grabbed in a bar one afternoon. #comedy #tat #hideoustat #podcast

The Other Day... Everyday Stories of my Casual Demise #Ep. 5: Christmas of Doom written and performed by Robert Crighton. The Other Day is a semi occasional series of stories set in the other day of my previous life. I always die. Based on a series of comic monologues that started life in the Live from the Get In! stream. Music and sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com Support my work by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/robertcrighton

A very urgent Christmas Appeal from the Museum of Tat. #comedy #podcast #audio #Christmas

The Other Day... Everyday Stories of my Casual Demise #Ep. 4: The Phone of Sacrifice written and performed by Robert Crighton. The Other Day is a semi occasional series of stories set in the other day of my previous life. I always die. Based on a series of comic monologues that started life in the Live from the Get In! stream - this episode was, in fact, recorded live in March. Music and sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com Support my work by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/robertcrighton

The Other Day... Everyday Stories of my Casual Demise #Ep. 3: An Unearthly Medieval Village written and performed by Robert Crighton. The Other Day is a semi occasional series of stories set in the other day of my previous life. I always die. Based on a series of comic monologues that started life in the Live from the Get In! stream. Music and sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com Support my work by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/robertcrighton

First Hand Recollections of the Great War by William Coleman In the early 1980's, William Henry Coleman, a veteran of the First World War, was persuaded to talk about his experiences. What he didn't realise was that he was secretly being recorded. This is a special documentary featuring a restoration of that footage, with a specially recorded interview with his grandson, Alan Scott. NB: Due to the archive nature of the recording and the context of its creation, the audio quality is extremely variable - if the stories told do not always yield to a first listen, hang in there, it's worth it. The voices you will hear are: William Coleman on the archive recording, Alan Scott in present day interview and the producer Robert Crighton as host and in the background. This audio is supported by Patreon - to support more work like this from Robert Crighton go to www.patreon.com/robertcrighton

The Other Day... Everyday Stories of my Casual Demise #Ep. 2: Exit Survey of Death written and performed by Robert Crighton. The Other Day is a semi occasional series of stories set in the other day of my previous life. I always die. Based on a series of comic monologues that started life in the Live from the Get In! stream.Music and sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com Support my work by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/robertcrighton

'There Were...' written by Robert Crighton and performed by Sarah Golding. A very short story. To support my work, go to www.patreon.com/robertcrighton #storytelling #audio #podcast #free #patreon

The Other Day... Everyday Stories of my Casual Demise #Ep. 1: A Cabbage of Necessity written and performed by Robert Crighton. The Other Day is a semi occasional series of stories set in the other day of my previous life. I always die. Based on a series of comic monologues that started life in the Live from the Get In! stream.Music and sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com Support my work by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/robertcrighton

Metal Harvest Written and Performed by Robert Crighton with music by Richard Fawcett “This is the story of a shell...” Throughout the First World War the armaments created passed through many hands – from those in the mines and factories who made them, to those who transported the boxes and those who fired the guns. This is the story of one shell, the story of those who touched it and whose lives were changed by it. Told in words, music, image and song, Metal Harvest is the latest work from award-winning theatre producer Robert Crighton, made in collaboration with musician Richard Fawcett. If you like this audio do subscribe to the Worlds of Robert Crighton, new podcasts every week! Or help support my work by going to www.patreon.com/robertcrighton and become a patron.

The Wheel of Shame Or, the Noises of the Hamster in the Night-time Written and performed by Robert Crighton A comic ghost story about a young girl who accidentally murders her hamster and his haunted by the sounds of its spinning wheel. The Worlds of Robert Crighton podcast releases new material every week and can be subscribed to via all good podcasting apps. You can also support Robert by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/robertcrighton

The Shakespeare Delusion by Robert Crighton - based on the stage play about the #Shakespeare authorship 'question'. Listen as Professor Lourd Ashborn presents his paper on the true, true, totally true truth behind the conspiracy about who wrote the plays of Shakespeare. #audio #podcast #comedy

The Project After by Robert Crighton Audio adaptation of the stage play, with the original cast. Art is trying to make his latest installation piece, Mark, his agent, is less than keen on seeing its completion - and when you hear what the work is, you might agree.Originally performed as part of The Fantasy Terrorist Variations (with Fantasy Terrorist League and Keynote speaker - audio versions also available) this play moves away from government responses to terror, into questions about art, freedom of speech and Islamophobia. Starring Simon Nader and Keith Hill

Teaching Gods: Written and Performed by Robert Crighton Based on the award-winning stage monologue, Teaching Gods tells the story of an invasion of gods on the campus of a university - expect singing cats, dancing flowers and dangerous promise. #storytelling #audio #robertcrighton Original technical recording by Peter Morris You can support Robert's work by going to www.patreon.com/robertcrighton and getting new audio before anyone else.

Countdown to the Other Side Written & Performed by Robert Crighton A short story, first performed as part of Ghost Storyteller in 2011, telling of the slow fading of a poltergeist and its daily routine. (Detailed knowledge of the British TV series Countdown is somewhat important.) My work couldn't happen without the support of my patrons - if you think you could contribute to the work I create, go to www.patreon.com/robertcrighton and see if you can help #audio #podcasts #comedy

Problem Tree Written & Performed by Robert Crighton Problem Tree is the impossible story of one man’s father and a tree that can’t exist. A story of the First World War, of running away from your past and hiding in the future. First performed in 2009, this story has undergone many changes and minor rewrites, but it's now time for it to come out on audio. #audio #podcasts #comedy To help make more of the these shows happen, support Robert on Patreon www.patreon.com/robertcrighton

Bink! Written by Robert Crighton Performed by Cat LaCohieMolly was left alone a lot. Her parents were always out. So she started talking to herself, to the furniture, to the house. And then the house answered back. A children’s story... just not necessarily for children.First Performed on Tuesday 13th January 2009 at the Tabard Theatre. #audio #podcasts To help make more of the these shows happen, support Robert on Patreon www.patreon.com/robertcrighton

A special festive edition of the Museum of Tat - where the team look through the worst gifts of the season and have an argument with a box of crackers. #comedy #audio #podcasts To help make more of the these shows happen, support Robert on Patreon www.patreon.com/robertcrighton

Hang - A Comedy by Robert Crighton The world is turning inside out - people are starting to turn into animals and no one knows what's normal anymore. Even the man who wants to be a zebra can't quite fit into this brave new world. Live Streamed on Monday 31st March 2014 at the Quay Theatre With Robert Crighton, Pamela Flanagan & Gillian Horgan Sound Recording: Peter Morris Post Production: Robert Crighton Original Live Stream: Tim Regester Online Comments from the Live Stream: “... it really stands out as something effecting the times we live in... This is really well acted. I like the style and the humour is right up my street - and I live on really funny street...”

LIVE FROM THE GET IN! THE GHOST SHOW A lightly edited version of the live radio comedy show – curated by award-winning writer and performer Robert Crighton and originally streamed live from the auditorium of the Quay Theatre. Featuring: the show trigger warning, the origin story of ghosts, apologies for Trump, Psychic Dicks and the Museum of Tat. With Robert Crighton, Abbie Broom, Heidi Bernhard-Bubb and Michael Fouldes. #comedy #sketches #audio #free #robertcrighton The next episode will be out soon - go to our website for more info - www.milkbottleproductions.co.uk To help make more of the these shows happen, support Robert on Patreon www.patreon.com/robertcrighton

LIVE FROM THE GET IN! THE IMAGINATIVELY TITLED FIRST SHOW A lightly edited version of the live radio comedy show – curated by award-winning writer and performer Robert Crighton and originally streamed live from the auditorium of the Quay Theatre. Featuring: the show trigger warning, the minutes of the Humbleford Village Hall, Sleep Inc and the Museum of Tat. With Robert Crighton, Abbie Broom, Heidi Bernhard-Bubb and Gillian Horgan. #comedy #sketches #audio #free #robertcrighton The next episode will be out soon - go to our website for more info - www.milkbottleproductions.co.uk To help make more of the these shows happen, support Robert on Patreon www.patreon.com/robertcrighton

Occasional podcast charting the creation of Undead Bard, a show about the never dying cultural figure that is Shakespeare, prior to its London run in October 2016. Tickets and info can be found at www.milkbottleproductions.co.uk Support Robert's work by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/robertcrighton #comedy #drama #shakespearelives #shakespeare400

The award-winning play about civil liberties in the post 9/11 world. A man is interned without trial and sees no way out - little realising what his interrogator really wants from him. Written and performed by Robert Crighton - winner of the LOST One Act Festival, best new writing award in 2006. Photography by Ian Crighton. Support Robert's work by becoming a patron - pledge something at www.patreon.com/robertcrighton #drama

A comedy drama about an entrepreneur who hoped to make his fortune second guessing anti-terror legislation - part of the Fantasy Terrorist Variations, a series of works exploring our attitudes to terror in the post 9/11 world.Starring Simon Nader as Sir John Spencer.Written and produced by Robert Crighton, who also features. Photography by Ian Crighton. The music comes from the lovely people of freesfx - http://www.freesfx.co.uk Support Robert's work by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/robertcrighton #comedy #drama

First Hand Recollections of the Great War by William Coleman Episode Five: Going Home In the early 1980's, William Henry Coleman, a veteran of the First World War, was persuaded to talk about his experiences. What he didn't realise was that he was secretly being recorded. This is the final episode of a series of restorations of that footage, released for the first time, with a specially recorded interview with his grandson, Alan Scott. To catch up on the story, you can go back to episode one - https://audioboom.com/boos/4200203-wartime-memories-ep-1-joining-up NB: Due to the archive nature of the recording and the context of its creation, the audio quality is extremely variable - if the stories told do not always yield to a first listen, hang in there, it's worth it. The voices you will hear are: William Coleman on the archive recording, Alan Scott in present day interview and the producer Robert Crighton in the background. This series is supported by Patreon - to support more work like this from Robert Crighton go to www.patreon.com/robertcrighton

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Shakespeare's Missing Years - a bonus lecture about the life of Shakespeare by Professor Lourd Ashborn. An extra morsel from the talk The Shakespeare Delusion. Produced by Robert Crighton. This audio is supported by Patreon - to support more work like this from Robert Crighton go to www.patreon.com/robertcrighton

First Hand Recollections of the Great War by William Coleman Episode Four: Food on the Front In the early 1980's, William Henry Coleman, a veteran of the First World War, was persuaded to talk about his experiences. What he didn't realise was that he was secretly being recorded. This is episode four of a series of restorations of that footage, released for the first time, with a specially recorded interview with his grandson, Alan Scott. To catch up on the story, you can go back to episode one - https://audioboom.com/boos/4200203-wartime-memories-ep-1-joining-up NB: Due to the archive nature of the recording and the context of its creation, the audio quality is extremely variable - if the stories told do not always yield to a first listen, hang in there, it's worth it. The voices you will hear are: William Coleman on the archive recording, Alan Scott in present day interview and the producer Robert Crighton in the background. This series is supported by Patreon - to support more work like this from Robert Crighton go to www.patreon.com/robertcrighton

First Hand Recollections of the Great War by William Coleman Episode Three: Making Things, Finding Things In the early 1980's, William Henry Coleman, a veteran of the First World War, was persuaded to talk about his experiences. What he didn't realise was that he was secretly being recorded. This is episode three of a series of restorations of that footage, released for the first time, with a specially recorded interview with his grandson, Alan Scott. To catch up on the story, you can go back to episode one - https://audioboom.com/boos/4200203-wartime-memories-ep-1-joining-up NB: Due to the archive nature of the recording and the context of its creation, the audio quality is extremely variable - if the stories told do not always yield to a first listen, hang in there, it's worth it. The voices you will hear are: William Coleman on the archive recording, Alan Scott in present day interview and the producer Robert Crighton in the background. This series is supported by Patreon - to support more work like this from Robert Crighton go to www.patreon.com/robertcrighton

Or Ere - written and performed by Robert Crighton. A very short story. To support my work, go to www.patreon.com/robertcrighton #storytelling #audio #podcast #free #patreon

She Didn't Believe - written and performed by Robert Crighton. A very short story. To support my work, go to www.patreon.com/robertcrighton #storytelling #audio #podcast #free #patreon

First Hand Recollections of the Great War by William Coleman Episode Two: Working with Horses In the early 1980's, William Henry Coleman, a veteran of the First World War, was persuaded to talk about his experiences. What he didn't realise was that he was secretly being recorded. This is episode two of a series of restorations of that footage, released for the first time, with a specially recorded interview with his grandson, Alan Scott. To catch up on the story, go to episode one - https://audioboom.com/boos/4200203-wartime-memories-ep-1-joining-up NB: Due to the archive nature of the recording and the context of its creation, the audio quality is extremely variable - if the stories told do not always yield to a first listen, hang in there, it's worth it. The voices you will hear are: William Coleman on the archive recording, Alan Scott in present day interview and the producer Robert Crighton in the background. This series is supported by Patreon - to support more work like this from Robert Crighton go to www.patreon.com/robertcrighton

Shorter trail for episode two of Wartime Memories, released on Thursday. The voice you hear is that of William Coleman, veteran of #WW1, speaking in the early 1980's. This series is supported by Patreon - to support more work like this from Robert Crighton go to www.patreon.com/robertcrighton

First Hand Recollections of the Great War by William Coleman In the early 1980's, William Henry Coleman, a veteran of the First World War, was persuaded to talk about his experiences. What he didn't realise was that he was secretly being recorded. This is episode one of a series of restorations of that footage, released for the first time, with a specially recorded interview with his grandson, Alan Scott. NB: Due to the archive nature of the recording and the context of its creation, the audio quality is extremely variable - if the stories told do not always yield to a first listen, hang in there, it's worth it. The voices you will hear are: William Coleman on the archive recording, Alan Scott in present day interview and the producer Robert Crighton in the background. This series is supported by Patreon - to support more work like this from Robert Crighton go to www.patreon.com/robertcrighton

A First Hand Recollection of the Great War by William Coleman - advice as to the proper handling of guns.

A snatch of verse from "Robin Good-Fellow; His Mad Pranks and Merry Jests" by Anonymous (1628).