SPOOKY NOISES

SPOOKY NOISES From children's book to audio drama

The Spooky Noises project began in 1993, with the publication of the original picture book, written by Simon James Collier, illustrated by Louise Comfort and designed by Lisa Coombes. The original book was published by Sticky Buns Limited and proved to be a great success, both in English and other languages.

Illustrations from the original Spooky Noises publication in 1993

In 1996 the original book was developed into a small touring musical by Omar F. Okai and Simon James Collier.

Original Spooky Noises production artwork

Production photographs from the original Spooky Noises production

'Spooky Noises' and the 'Norman' series of booked were developed into the CDbook format in 2010

In 2011/12 composer Richard Bates began re-working the piece with Collier, but in order to expand the story they combined the original premise with the addition of the 'Norman' series of books, a spin-off based on one of the original characters. The first 'Norman' book was published in association with the Barnados charity.

Covers and illustrations from the 'Norman' series of books

New artwork designed by Adam Dechanel

The first work-shop of the re-developed Spooky Noises was in 2012 at St. John's in East London.

Photos from the original workshop in 2012

Spooky Noises production artwork

In 2015 a second workshop of Spooky Noises was presented at The Umbrella Rooms, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, and directed by Omar F. Okai. There was additional reworking of the material, which then provided the basis for the audio production recording in August 2018.

Photos from the second Spooky Noises workshop in 2015, at The Umbrella Rooms Studio, London

In August 2018 the audio production began

In July 2018 Collier and Bates began rehearsals for the audio production of the piece, and in August they took a team of 15, including Musical Director Alex Bellamy and Engineer Ben Robbins, into the studio and over a period of two weeks they created the final production.

Final audio production artwork, designed by Clockwork Digital Studios

Photos from the Spooky Noises recording sessions at The Umbrella Rooms Studio, London

In January 2019 the final mix of Spooky Noises was delivered and preparations began for it's commercial release. Evcol Entertainment would like to thank everyone involved in the creation and development of the piece, the whole process has been both tremendously rewarding and hugely enjoyable.

Appreciate

Credits:

Graphic Design: Adam Dechanel / Clockwork Digital Studios. Photographs by Michael Brydon and Sasha C. Damjanovski

SPOOKY NOISES From children's book to audio drama

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