'Video Killed' - A Play About Radio, Obsession, And The Beauty Of Being Different

Lonely? Bored? Ready for some company? Carl Carr is here at your service! In the early hours of dawn, tune in for the classics, some old school radio magic, and a friendly conversation. Carl’s listeners know all. Some more than others...

And that terrifies him.

Greatly.

VIDEO KILLED is a bold new work that fuses suspense, dark humor, and a heartfelt celebration of difference. Created entirely by emerging young talents, the play pushes boundaries while keeping audiences captivated and on the edge of their seats.

Written, produced, and directed by Ella Fraser, the piece draws from her passion for telling the stories of society’s most marginalised voices. Her past work - described as “eerie, atmospheric, and bitterly funny” (Upstaged Manchester) and “a triumph” (NorthWestEnd) - has explored Northern working-class life, the digital age, and queer friendships and identities.

For Fraser, this debut play is more than just a production: it’s a platform for working-class creatives and a chance to support Arts Emergency, a charity helping underrepresented young people break into the arts. The production team includes several Arts Emergency alumni, including assistant director Umar Haroon.

Performance Dates & Venues:

Sunday 24 August, 2pm & 7pm - The Way Theatre, Leigh

Tuesday 26 & Wednesday 27 August, 8pm - The Kings Arms

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Tickets for The Way Theatre HERE

Tickets for The Kings Arms HERE The Kings Arms