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10 October 2020

WATERSTONES IGTV TAKEOVER

Thank you Waterstones for inviting our co-founder Simon Oldfield to host a brilliant IGTV event with Russell Tovey who read his debut short story “The Kiss” from A Short Affair.  We talked about writing, art, queer culture and much more! Jump over to Waterstones to watch the full IGTV.

You can watch the full IGTV video here.

Thank you Waterstones and thanks to all the contributors to A Short Affair, you’re all amazing! A Short Affair is available at Waterstones and everywhere else!

@russelltovey |@SimonOldfield | @waterstones | @ashortaffair

 

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04 September 2020

We are thrilled to announce the publication of the paperback of A Short Affair with new stories, new illustrations and a stunning new cover.

This vibrant collection brings together twenty original short stories by giants of the form alongside exciting new voices.  The paperback edition also includes two original stories by actor, podcaster and writer Russell Tovey, and Booker nominee Sophie Ward.

As curator and editor of A Short Affair, Simon Oldfield combines the best in short fiction and contemporary art with remarkable illustrations by Tracey Emin and other artists from the Royal Academy of Arts.

Writers: Russell Tovey, Elizabeth Day, Bethan Roberts, Nikesh Shukla, Claire Fuller, Ben Okri, Anne O’Brien, A. L. Kennedy, Anna Stewart, Craig Burnett, Douglas W. Milliken, Will Self, Jarred McGinnis, Barney Walsh, Rebecca F. John, Joanna Campbell, Emily Bullock, Cherise Saywell, Lionel Shriver and Sophie Ward.

Artists: Tracey Emin, Eddie Peake, Kay Harwood, Gabriella Boyd, Jonathan Trayte, Luey Graves, Marco Palmieri, John Robertson, Coco Crampton, Fani Parali, Murray O’Grady, Pio Abad, Declan Jenkins, Mary Ramsden, Carla Busuttil, Jessy Jetpacks, Nick Goss, Tim Ellis, Adam Shield and Humphrey Ocean.

Order your copy now here or from wherever you buy your books:

Waterstones | Foyles | Amazon

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05 September 2019

The Guardian | Tate Liverpool

Pin Drop Studio went to Tate Liverpool during the Keith Haring exhibition with Russell Tovey as part of UK book tour for A Short Affair.  We love Liverpool, love the Tate, love the exhibition and love The Guardian for this little piece.  Read more here.

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13 September 2017

Portrayal for Burberry

Portrayal for Burberry; featured a series of live performances by Pin Drop Studio with Russell Tovey, Tuppence Middleton, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett and Ben Okri.

The programme, curated by Simon Oldfield​ for Burberry, featured literature specially selected in response to the inspirations behind Burberry’s September 2017 collection and the accompanying exhibition, Here We Are.

Award-winning British actor, Russell Tovey, opened the series on Monday 18th September with a series of readings.

Full performance schedule:

+ Russell Tovey:  Monday, 18th September

+ Nathan Stewart-Jarrett: Thursday, 21st September

+ Ben Okri: Wednesday 27th September

+ Tuppence Middleton: Saturday 30th September

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Press: featured in Creative Review here.
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