The Ghosted Ink: Horror Slam is a seasonal event that invites creatives to unleash their morbid monologues and terrifying tales. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere filled with eerie excitement, featuring specially crafted cocktails and haunting conversations. Whether you're a storyteller or a listener, there’s an opportunity for everyone to share their own real-life ghost stories and strange happenings.
Writers and Performers apply to take part and the programme is selected by a panel of creatives.
Next Slam Date: to be announced
Next Slam Theme: Folk Horror
Get ready for a night where fear meets creativity and let your imagination run wild.
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The Ghosted Ink Horror Slam
will return in Summer 2025
- Photographer: Ned Colin
A Very LOVE SICK Horror Slam
22 February 2025 - The Libra Theatre Cafe, Camden
Performances and Writers:
Copy Cat - Claude Graham
Till Death Do Us Part - Lynsey Balloch
RSVP - William Patterson
(Performed by James Tibbles & Odette Clark)
Her Shoes - Julie Balloo
Previous Slam Winner Performance:
Climb Inside - Leah-Holly O’Hara
Winner:
Till Death Do Us Part - Lynsey Balloch
A Very FESTIVE Horror Slam
14 December 2024 - The Libra Theatre Cafe, Camden
Performances and Writers:
STOCKING FILLER - William Patterson
Breaking Tradition - Lynsey Balloch
A Christmas Card Without a Stamp - Claude Graham
(Performed by Rob Watt)
Pret or Perish - Cassia Woolley & Eloise Miller
Winner:
How Can I Help? - Leah-Holly O’Hara
Performances and Writers:
Tequila - Phoebe Critchlow
(Performed by Holly Causer & Chanice Hird)
Creepypasta - Allie Costa
(Performed by Cara Vaitilingam)
How Can I Help? - Leah-Holly O’Hara
ADVENTBNB - Julie Bailue
The International Women’s Day Horror Slam
9 March 2025 - The Libra Theatre Cafe, Camden
Performances and Writers:
Dawn of the Final Girl & Dead Girl Walking - Claude Graham
Survivors Guilt - Lynsey Balloch
The Ginger Hag - Julie Balloo
Shoot The Messenger - Holly Causer & Sara Al Ghanem
Final Girl Club Nights - Leah-Holly O’Hara
This was a curated event to celebrate International
Women’s day. All the writers/performers took part
in a workshop facilitated by Georgia Crowther and
created their pieces that day, performing to the
audience that same night.
The Horror Slam Shortlisting Panel
Georgia Crowther
Rishi Pelham
Sara Al Ghanem
Georgia is a London-based writer hailing from Newcastle. She studied drama at Goldsmiths University, during which she showcased her work at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. In 2021, she was selected as one of six writers for Stockroom Theatre’s inaugural writers room, where she co-wrote a diverse range of plays, including a magic show and a children’s musical. Her works have been produced by several notable theatres, including Liverpool Playhouse and Collective Theatre. In 2023, her play Viral was longlisted for the North East Playwriting Award, and she is currently a script reader for Finborough Theatre.
Rishi is a director, writer and composer for film and theatre. Following his BIFA-nominated debut film ‘Hilda’ (Winner of Best Director at MIFF), Rishi is working to build a new production company, ‘Bathtub Films’, alongside a team of London-based creatives. At Bathtub Rishi is involved in producing a slate of upcoming documentaries and horror shorts - he is currently working through a production of the upcoming horror T.V series, Munch - a modern re-telling of Sweeney Todd, and the horror short ‘Song for My Father’ - a darkly comedic character study about a man unravelled by his upbringing. His work focuses on character-driven narratives, tackling themes of isolation and societal pressure.
Sara is an Italian-Palestinian actor, director, writer, and producer with a passion for bringing silenced voices to the forefront. With almost two decades of experience and a BA in Drama from Goldsmiths University, she has been involved in staging various productions - including two performing arts festivals across the UK and USA, two UK tours, and one-week long residency at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Recent credits include "Voices For Gaza" (RichMix, 2023), "Inside: The Life & Work of Judith Scott" (The National Theatre’s Immersive Storytelling Studio, 2023), "Pal Joey" (Tower Theatre, 2023), and "The Barrio Project" (Temple of Art & Music, 2022).
FAQs:
What is the Ghosted Ink Actors Pool?
It’s a mailing list of actors/performers who want to be offered performing opportunities.
The opportunities will mainly be for Ghosted Ink Events, such a our Horror Slams, although we may
share opportunities from other companies.
How do I join?
You need to fill out a short form and then that’s it, you’ll receive confirmation you’re on the list.
Am I what you’re looking for?
Most Ghosted Ink events are 18+ due to the nature of the content and venues serving alcohol.
Other than you needing to be born post 2007 the acting pool is open to anyone with any level of
experience and training.
Where do I need to be based?
Currently all our events take place in London, so you would need to live in the area or be comfortable
travelling into the city.
We do have plans to host events in other areas of the country in the future, if you’re not London based,
keep you eyes peeled for more.
How does it work?
We share upcoming performance dates with our actors. Once written pieces are selected, any that need
to be cast will be shared with our Actors Pool via email, you just need to email back and let us know
which you’d like to perform. It works on a first come first serve basis.
What if I can’t perform at the upcoming event?
That’s fine. You can stay on our list and perform when the time is right for you. You won’t be removed
from the Actors Pool.
However as performing spots are limited, if you do put yourself forward to perform it’s important to
commit to the date.
It can be tricky to find a replacement last minute.
Is this a paid opportunity?
This is an unpaid opportunity.
You’re welcome and encouraged to plug your own work/ opportunities at Ghosted Ink events.
Email niamh.pw@ghostedink.co.uk with any questions.
Fancy flexing your acting skills, meeting creatives or simply giving performing a go?
Not all our writers love stepping on stage, so that’s where you come in - help bring
their words to life and sign up to The Ghosted Ink Actors Pool to receive performing
opportunities at our events.
Ghosted Ink Actors Pool
Ghosted Ink is the creative production hub founded by Niamh PW, a
creative with over eight years of experience in producing and
coordinating theatre, film, and live events.
Her work is rooted in community engagement, arts education, and
using the arts as a powerful catalyst for social change—advocating
for creativity that is both accessible and impactful.
Niamh is currently the Deputy Operations Manager (Learning Events)
at the National Theatre, following her role on their Speak Up
programme, which empowers young people to create art that reflects
their voices and concerns.
In 2024, Niamh launched the Ghosted Ink Horror Slam, a platform
for horror creatives to experiment with their writing - a genre she has
long been passionate about for its ability to tell unique stories.
Her experience extends to co-producing the independent horror
short Behind the Screams (directed by Holly Causer), a collaboration
between Plus Eight Two and Have a Great Show. The film explores
the treatment of women in creative spaces, particularly on film sets.
Previously, Niamh assistant-produced Theatre Centre's national
tours of Birds and Bees (written by Charlie Josephine) and Human
Nurture (written by Ryan Calais Cameron), as well as the film
adaptation of Birds and Bees.
Ghosted Ink +
Niamh PW