From The Ruins

24/04/2022

💜 FROM THE RUINS FINAL POST 💜

Our final episode was released on Wednesday, meaning From The Ruins is officially over!

You can catch up on YouTube and Spotify:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK9VdmMxVfY4NzLG9yvXIxp_NT7R0Bk0u

https://open.spotify.com/show/4odvEVLGHVrG04Zy7zW3hM?si=OAUmYfvuSZ6znBr0UMAnWg&utm_source=copy-link

It's been a privilege to help bring this podcast to you, so a massive thank you goes to all 41 people (listed in our programme) who volunteered to make this podcast as incredible as it could be.

Also thanks so much to anyone who's listened to the show, enjoyed it and interacted with this page in any way - especially to those who donated to our fundraiser! We managed to raise almost £200 - 130% of our original goal!! All this money will go straight towards supporting those affected by the crisis in Ukraine so thank you for your generosity. The JustGiving page will remain open indefinitely as is CULES tradition so if you stumble across this later and would like to donate, we'd be so grateful.

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/cambridge-university-light-entertainment-society-from-the-ruins

With that - and another picture from our social - guess it's goodbye! 📞

20/04/2022

🛡️ FINAL YOUTUBE LINK 🛡️

After many long weeks of acting, retakes, sound edits, threats, and above all fun, the final episode links are here!

We premiere at 7pm - come join us for an epic showdown you'll never forget!

Thumbnail art by Will Bajwa.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-g-YzSqUmNY

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4odvEVLGHVrG04Zy7zW3hM?si=uFCPA2FJSDGjuFV8RQKR6A&utm_source=copy-link

We're still raising money for the Red Cross Ukraine Appeal with our show, donation link is here! Many thanks to everyone who's donated already ❤️ https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/cambridge-university-light-entertainment-society-from-the-ruins

Thumbnail image description: four figures reaching out to a glowing purple orb, which has beams coming out of it across the piece. On the left is Phoenix, a purple imp-beast, looking scared; and Dagger, with gritted teeth, messy hair and multiple scratches. They are intertwined with a massive cog, a hedgehog sitting at the centre of it. On the left is Nox, determined and sweaty, and Waridi, confident and yelling, and these two are intertwined with a massive, hollow clock. Above and below the central orb are canine jaws made of metal. Around the orb is text reading “The Final Episode” and “From the Ruins”. The background shows a series of crumbling ruins against a red sky.

[EPISODE 6 OF 6]Donate to Red Cross Ukraine Appeal: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/cambridge-university-light-entertainment-society-from-the-ruinsTRA...

19/04/2022

⚔️ PROGRAMME + EPISODE 6 RELEASES TOMORROW ⚔️

Our final episode is being released at 7pm TOMORROW - join us to see how the end of this wonderful story pans out!

We'd also like to take this moment to appreciate the 41 (!!) people who've dedicated their time and effort to making this show possible - all of them are listed in this beautiful programme designed by Jago Wainwright

Plain text programme link is here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mdJyaiZmHEPdowV1j_6kIOWpL3Hs-R9xx3ejOsJuNa8/edit?usp=sharing

Image description: Programme with a blurred, cartoon drawing of a city in the background. Small cartoon illustrations surround the text

YouTube link: https://youtube.com/channel/UCg6v83D5mDqfqzkVuBsn-dw

Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/show/4odvEVLGHVrG04Zy7zW3hM?si=GmTiYP1TTEqwA7iTejnYCA&utm_source=copy-link

Fundraiser link: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/cambridge-university-light-entertainment-society-from-the-ruins

17/04/2022

⚕️ CHARITY REMINDER ⚕️

In Light Entertainment Society tradition, we are raising money with our podcast - this term's charity has been the Red Cross Ukraine Appeal, helping those affected by the conflict by providing food and shelter.

Whether you've listened to one episode or five, or you've never even heard of From The Ruins, we'd be extremely grateful if you'd consider donating to our fundraiser.

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/cambridge-university-light-entertainment-society-from-the-ruins

And of course if this has intrigued you and you'd like to listen to the 5 episodes we have out so far, check them out on YouTube and Spotify:
https://youtube.com/channel/UCg6v83D5mDqfqzkVuBsn-dw
https://open.spotify.com/show/4odvEVLGHVrG04Zy7zW3hM?si=Yu3Sb0kjSL6m5Cu7NrzFbQ&utm_source=copy-link

Help Cambridge University Light Entertainment Society raise money to support The British Red Cross Society

13/04/2022

🔥 YOUTUBE LINK #5 🔥

Happy - our PENULTIMATE episode releases today! Join us at 7pm for more Autumnwood Antics!

Excellent thumbnail by Jago Wainwright!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7lNqcgceVc

https://open.spotify.com/show/4odvEVLGHVrG04Zy7zW3hM?si=nYkDkoPPT8SKdJ9xrPOXrQ&utm_source=copy-link

The fundraiser for the Red Cross Ukraine Appeal can be found here:
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/cambridge-university-light-entertainment-society-from-the-ruins

Thumbnail image description: Cartoon drawing of a forest scene. Dagger is wearing a leather jacket and is staring into the camera. Behind on their right, Phoenis is wearing a green hood (disguising his horn) and looking sullen. On their left, Kit is pointing excitedly into the distance. Verrill is behind them, with a speech mark reading "Salmon?!". Above, the title text reads "From the ruins"
Two silhouettes of wolves heads border the central image. In a red shadow on the stands Faron, Waridi and Guinn.
Waridi's eyes are highlighted in red. She is wearing a military-style jacket and smiling menacingly. Her hand is placed on Guinn's head. Guinn is looking up nervously.

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12/04/2022

🍃 EPISODE 5 COMING SOON 🍃

Our penultimate episode is coming out TOMORROW at 7pm via the links below!

Here are some memes to celebrate - if they don't make sense, then why not catch up on the first four episodes you missed?

https://youtube.com/channel/UCg6v83D5mDqfqzkVuBsn-dw

https://open.spotify.com/show/4odvEVLGHVrG04Zy7zW3hM?si=VfMLLxU4SO--VISaTODORg&utm_source=copy-link

If you've consumed and enjoyed the show at all then please consider donating to our JustGiving page for the Red Cross Ukraine Appeal https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/cambridge-university-light-entertainment-society-from-the-ruins

📸 for the first meme by Diana Nowicki, modelling by Riya Hotwani

10/04/2022

💫 MEME TIME 💫

4 episodes down, 2 to go! If you appreciate our excellent meme efforts then check us out on YouTube and Spotify!

https://youtu.be/LuH-KHKSqxo

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2AfSIc5jqmpCfqUfeDWWQS?si=YcnlsNxHRkmA_BmCO5qxXw&utm_source=copy-link

Our fundraiser for the British Red Cross Ukraine Appeal is still open and we'd really appreciate your donations! Link is here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/cambridge-university-light-entertainment-society-from-the-ruins

The first and third memes were submitted by Andrea and Gwendolen!

06/04/2022

🦔 YOUTUBE LINK #4 🦔

Happy ! Episode 4 is coming out at 7pm today, access it via this YouTube link and subscribe to get each episode in your feed!

Thumbnail designed by Will Bajwa.

https://youtu.be/LuH-KHKSqxo

https://open.spotify.com/show/4odvEVLGHVrG04Zy7zW3hM?si=6I-KW41HRECG5j-73l7FNA&utm_source=copy-link

Our fundraiser link for the Red Cross is here:
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/cambridge-university-light-entertainment-society-from-the-ruins

Image description: Dagger, Verrill and a hedgehog presented in front of a thick forest at night. Dagger stands at the centre, looking determined with their arms folded, bruises on their face. To their left is Verrill, a gryphon with owl-like wings and face and the body of a cat. To Dagger’s left is an innocent-looking brown hedgehog. On either side of Dagger’s face is black and white line art of a pair of angry looking eyes, with the word “Wolves” seen in the irises. In front of Dagger is the text “Episode 4 From The Ruins”.

[EPISODE 4 OF 6]Donate to Red Cross Ukraine Appeal: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/cambridge-university-light-entertainment-society-from-the-ruinsTRA...

05/04/2022

🪄 EPISODE 4 PREMIERES TOMORROW 🪄

Let these memes refresh your memory of the events of episode 3
If you want a full recap, check it out at either
- 🎞️ https://youtu.be/-C6gzjSruT8
- 🎧 https://open.spotify.com/episode/01Q39zc0bxFZGiU5gefq9W?si=cbc3c7d382974c1b

And now, strap in for episode 4: there are more blimp rides, hedgehogs, and Waridi's plans coming to fruition... 🐺

Link to our fundraiser for the Red Cross Ukraine Appeal: ❤️ https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/cambridge-university-light-entertainment-society-from-the-ruins

(Credits to Riya for the last three memes, Diana for photography)

03/04/2022

🧙🏻‍♂️ CHARACTER REVEAL #5 🧙🏻‍♂️

We're halfway through the podcast, thanks so much to everyone who's tuned in so far!

Keen listeners will have heard the name Annesley in last week's episode, so here's an introduction to him before his debut in next week's episode, Wednesday at 7pm!

Played by Asher Loynes.

The podcast can be found on the CULES YouTube and Spotify pages:
https://youtube.com/channel/UCg6v83D5mDqfqzkVuBsn-dw

https://open.spotify.com/show/4odvEVLGHVrG04Zy7zW3hM?si=nNZ7_Uk0Q4ei6cQi1rxJrA&utm_source=copy-link

Plus our JustGiving page to raise money for the crisis in Ukraine is still open - please donate if you're able!
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/cambridge-university-light-entertainment-society-from-the-ruins

📸 by Gwen Sellers

30/03/2022

🖌️ YOUTUBE LINK #3 🖌️

Join our premiere at 7pm for the dawn of a new ship - Dagger x Phoenix, more like Dagger x the consequences of their actions....

Thumbnail designed by Jago Wainwright!

https://youtu.be/-C6gzjSruT8

Spotify link here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/01Q39zc0bxFZGiU5gefq9W?si=o3qOGVZsTp20HBnxSqmZwg&utm_source=copy-link

If you have enjoyed consuming the podcast in any way this term please donate to our fundraiser!
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/cambridge-university-light-entertainment-society-from-the-ruins

Thumbnail image description: The top of the image shows an industrial dieselpunk cityscape under a pink sky, with dozens of yellow lights glaring from many of the buildings. High-rise buildings and factories dominate the skyline, and smoke rises from a few chimneys. Below this cityscape is a young person in a yellow spotlight, trapped against a wall, looking toward the viewer with an angry expression. Their hair is shaved on the left and flops down over their right eye: they wear a vest, thick leather gloves, and have tattoos on their left arm, with images of intricate cogs. They are holding a dagger in a reverse grip, ready to defend themselves. In the foreground are various steampunk gun silhouettes, all pointed at them. Text in a large, Western-movie-style font runs across the image, and reads: “CULES presents From the Ruins episode 3, Showdown at the Pit Stop”. Two yellow fish symbols accompany this text.

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29/03/2022

💜 EPISODE 3 RELEASES TOMORROW 💜

Next episode of From The Ruins releases in less than 24 hours!! Catch up on episodes 1 & 2 here!!

Ft. some more memes because who doesn't love dunking on Phoenix?! (2nd meme credit to Jago Wainwright)

https://youtube.com/channel/UCg6v83D5mDqfqzkVuBsn-dw

https://open.spotify.com/show/4odvEVLGHVrG04Zy7zW3hM?si=VfMLLxU4SO--VISaTODORg&utm_source=copy-link

We're still doing raising of funds for Ukraine, please donate here! Send the link to your friends/family/lovers/dogs/cats/etc.! https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/cambridge-university-light-entertainment-society-from-the-ruins

27/03/2022

💔 MEME TIME 💔

What's happened to our lovers in paradise?? Guess you will have to check out episode 2, released on Wednesday 23rd...

https://youtu.be/12C25QAdZ2Y

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Zoz0m2bSGTNF1ar6IeNFL?si=V6W-YgnpS7S4Ro_d8I-bRQ&utm_source=copy-link

We're still fundraising for the Red Cross Ukraine Appeal, please donate here:
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/cambridge-university-light-entertainment-society-from-the-ruins

23/03/2022

🍻 YOUTUBE LINK #2 🍻

Episode 2! Premiering in 1 hour!! Join at 7pm to hear how our fabulous story will unfold!

Thumbnail designed by Will Bajwa.

https://youtu.be/12C25QAdZ2Y

Spotify link here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Zoz0m2bSGTNF1ar6IeNFL?si=RjXwQaLQQI2qtN2pg8W5Jw&utm_source=copy-link

We're raising money for the Red Cross Ukraine Appeal with this show, please donate here:
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/cambridge-university-light-entertainment-society-from-the-ruins

Thumbnail image description: Episode cover split in two to show two different scenes. The two sides are separated vertically by a golden necklace, with the centre holding a glowing pink-purple orb.
On the left is the inside of a bar with a steel table, and pipes and cogs running around the room. A large cog in the background has “The Pit Stop” graffitied on it. Some pipes also have “long live The Warren” on it. Dagger leans on the table and tilts their head back as they drink out of a dark bottle. Their hair is shaven on one side, the rest pulled into a short ponytail and they have multiple tattoos on their arms. They wear a green tank top and trousers, with multiple belts and straps. The room is dim, with a purple lighting. On the right is a fancy bedroom, with golden chairs and table, and a painting of the sea on the wall. Papers are scattered on the table. Phoenix stands in the middle of the room, covering his face, suggesting distress. He hair is pulled back into a bun, and he wears a long, silver-embellished cloak, and a skirt with golden flowers on it.

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22/03/2022

✨ EPISODE 2 OUT TOMORROW ✨

The next episode of From The Ruins will be winging its way to you via Mechanical Mail Pigeon very soon, so what better time to catch up on Episode 1?!

If that doesn't convince you here are some memes to remind you of what's been going on so far

Link to episode: https://youtu.be/12C25QAdZ2Y

Link to our fundraiser for the Red Cross Ukraine Appeal: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/cambridge-university-light-entertainment-society-from-the-ruins

20/03/2022

❓ QUIZ TIME!! ❓

If you found yourself looking at our character reveals and wondering: "hm, I wonder what character I would be?" THEN WONDER NO LONGER!!

Take this quiz to find out which From The Ruins character you would be! Comment your result! Send to your friends!

https://uquiz.com/0s3YA1

If you haven't listened to the first episode yet it is here!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=i0nfjNTyTss&feature=youtu.be

And here is the Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4HuWVefhT118hS7oxfKRQe?si=zDZrc9-YT2ee_JFZPMLb-g&utm_source=copy-link

And our fundraiser link for the Red Cross Ukraine Appeal is here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/cambridge-university-light-entertainment-society-from-the-ruins

Welcome to Gilderstone, Stormheath - a city fraught with conflict between the posh Upper Quarter and the industrial district of the Warren. But who would you be in this fantasy dieselpunk world? Take our quiz and find out...

17/03/2022

✨ EPISODE 1 OUT NOW!! ✨

If you didn't check out our episode yesterday, what are you waiting for?

Link is here! https://youtu.be/i0nfjNTyTss

Spotify link is here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4HuWVefhT118hS7oxfKRQe?si=zDZrc9-YT2ee_JFZPMLb-g&utm_source=copy-link

Fundraising link for Red Cross Ukraine Appeal is here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/cambridge-university-light-entertainment-society-from-the-ruins

Our wonderful cast and crew had a gathering yesterday to premiere the first episode, here we all are looking very cool :))

17/03/2022

16/03/2022

📿 YOUTUBE LINK 📿

Finally the day is here - we premiere tonight!

Check this link at 7pm to listen to our first episode! The gorgeous thumbnail was designed by Jago Wainwright.

https://youtu.be/i0nfjNTyTss

Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4HuWVefhT118hS7oxfKRQe?si=zDZrc9-YT2ee_JFZPMLb-g&utm_source=copy-link

If you haven't already seen, we're raising money for the Red Cross Ukraine Appeal with this show, please donate here:
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/cambridge-university-light-entertainment-society-from-the-ruins

Thumbnail image description: A cartoon-style drawing of person with a fringe covering one eye staring into the camera. Their hand is outreached. In the foreground, there is a glowing purple orb on a golden chain, radiating purple beams of light.

[EPISODE 1 OF 6]Donate to Red Cross Ukraine Appeal: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/cambridge-university-light-entertainment-society-from-the-ruinsTRA...

15/03/2022

🪄 EPISODE 1 RELEASES TOMORROW 🪄

To celebrate this, we've got another character reveal, this time, it's the Head of the Mage Guild, Emersyn Garcia, played by Amy Stainbank!

Head to the CULES YouTube channel at 7pm for the episode premiere: https://youtube.com/channel/UCg6v83D5mDqfqzkVuBsn-dw

Also, in case you missed it, we are raising money for the British Red Cross Ukraine Appeal with our performance, JustGiving link is here:
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/cambridge-university-light-entertainment-society-from-the-ruins

📸 by Diana Nowicki

14/03/2022

🪙 Charity Reveal 🪙

Since we haven't been able to tour our productions to places that don't have much access to theatre as per the CULES norm for the past couple years, we have chosen to support a charity for each of our radio shows.

This term we have chosen to support the British Red Cross and their work in providing humanitarian aid to those affected by the conflict in Ukraine.

Our fundraising link is here, please donate!

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/cambridge-university-light-entertainment-society-from-the-ruins

12/03/2022

🍻 Character Reveal 3! 🍻

Introducing The Pit Stop, the Warren bar where Dagger works with their friends...

Guinn, played by Niamh Howat

and Kit played by Jam Greenland

Hopefully you can't wait to see this Groovy Gang in action, hanging out in the Warren and having adventures, and you won't have long to wait at all - Episode 1 is coming out on Wednesday!!

📸 by Diana Nowicki, 🎨 (Pit Stop logo) by Riya Hotwani

10/03/2022

🔧 Character Reveal 2! 🔧

Time to reveal the next two characters in From The Ruins, the Mamma Mia aunts to Dagger's Sophie...

Faron played by Frederick Upton

and Verrill played by Thea Fennell!

Hopefully our trailer yesterday has piqued your excitement for the show premiering NEXT WEDNESDAY!! And if you haven't listened to it yet - what are you doing? Do it now!!

📸 (of Thea) by Fergus Powell

09/03/2022

🎬 LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY FRIENDS! WE BRING YOU... A TRAILER!! 🎬

Happy !

The first episode premieres in a week so check out our trailer and subscribe for updates!

Thanks to Val Gladkova and Emma Shen for sound editing, Riya Hotwani for graphics and Char Vine for music!

https://youtu.be/DOQ13DMrs_I

FB page: https://www.facebook.com/fromtheruinspodcastDagger is just another kid from the Warren, resourceful, quick-witted, and with very few prospects of a ...

08/03/2022

🎈 New Warren Weekly! 🎈

The first episode of From The Ruins will be coming to your feeds in little over a week BUT if you already can't wait, here's a preview of some of what's to come!

📸 by Diana Nowicki and Alan Białek, graphic design (aka making the orb glowy) by Riya Hotwani

06/03/2022

🗡️ CAST REVEAL 1! 🗡️

We are delighted to reveal the first two characters of From The Ruins!

Dagger, a dreamer from the Warren, played by Riya Hotwani

and Phoenix, Upper Dweller, Mage Guild member, and Dagger's boyfriend, played by Cian Sacker Ooi!

Stay tuned for more issues of Warren Weekly with character reveals and more coming to your page very soon!

📸 by Diana Nowicki!

05/03/2022

Today we had a photoshoot with some of the cast and crew for headshots and other shenanigans. Stay tuned for character reveals coming very soon!

Thanks to the lovely Diana Nowicki for the photos and Rebecca Williams for capturing the behind the scenes chaos! (No cast or crew members were hurt with a pool cue in the making of this photoshoot)

04/03/2022

We're delighted to release the poster for From the Ruins today, designed by the wonderful Riya Hotwani !! Isn't it stunning?!

Our first episode will premiere in just under 2 weeks but in the meantime, stay tuned for character photos, memes and a trailer!

02/03/2022