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A new short fiction anthology podcast. Every week you get TWO new pieces created by our amazing team of writers and actors. Once is curated by Florence Hood. Nominated for Audio Verse Awards 2019 for Writing of a New Audio Play Production and Vocal Composition for a New Audio Play Production.

Once


    • Mar 1, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 9m AVG DURATION
    • 213 EPISODES


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    White - Jack Owen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 7:18


    The king slumbers, waiting for the sign to wake. Meanwhile a sacred beast finds itself in an unfamiliar world. Jack Owen (writer, editor, voice)

    My Father´s House - Charlotte Roberts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022 3:21


    We follow a daughter as she retraces her steps in her father's home. Written by Charlotte Roberts, performed by Nuala Cochrane, edited by Ben Rogers.

    Beyond The Snowstorm - Adriana Antequera

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022 4:23


    Sometimes, life could feel like a blizzard… but afterwards, we meet someone that melts the snow and allows us to rejoice our souls, keeping the love alive in our hearts. Written and edited by Adriana Antequera. Performed by: Adriana Antequera and Tristan. Music by: Elaine Aeris (Morning rain) Picture by: Adriana Antequera.

    Heaven And Hell - John Harper

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 6:45


    Two people experiencing the same party. Written and Directed by John Harper. The Sycophant was played by John Harper and Jamie was played by Iain Cowieson

    Acceptance - John Harper

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2022 5:01


    An Acceptance Card Written by John Harper. Willy - Iain Cowieson, Abigail - Ali Gallo

    Don't Get Even Get Mad - Ali Gallo

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2021 10:42


    Some people just need a little help to let their true feelings show. Written by Ali Gallo. Performed by Ali Gallo and Maria Oram

    A Candlelit Dinner - Ben Rogers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 6:54


    A couple enjoy a nice meal as their world changes around them, all lit by soft candle light. Voice Acting by Monique Hopkin and Pip Miller, Writing and Editing by Ben Rogers

    The Memoirist - Florence Hood

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2021 1:56


    An extract of The Memoirist. Written by Florence Hood. Performed by Ed Teppé.

    Tick Tock - David Grimes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 5:34


    Ms. Havisham has been left at the altar. As the seconds slip by, her mind cracks. If only someone could stop the clocks. Written, directed and edited by David Grimes Performed by Sarah-Louise Cairney

    I'm Not Angry - John Harper

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 7:32


    After a gap in communication of more than 30 years, he finally decides to write to his long lost school friend. Written and performed by John Harper

    Crumbs in My Butter - Matthew Walker

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 2:04


    Somethings can just really get on your nerves. Written by Matthew Walker. Performed by Ed Teppe, Kay Rommel, Frances Ransome, Daria Babich, Peter Tainsh and Matthew Walker.

    The Weekly Game - David Grimes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 15:58


    Britain. After the collapse created by Brexit. Where survival can hinge on the success of The Weekly Game. Written, directed and edited by David Grimes With the talents of Brian Neil, Kyle Matson, Richard Godden, and Laurence Wareing. Music used in the production titled “Black Fingerprint” by Dylan Owen, licensed for use under Creative Commons.

    Brutal Honesty - Adriana Alvarez

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 2:20


    Sometimes, things are better left... said? Brutal Honesty is a short poem by Adriana Alvarez, about, well, being honest and -not- feeling great about it. Written, performed and edited by Adriana Alvarez. Logo picture by Mila Young.

    Graveyard Shift - Robert Graver

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 34:00


    When the night shift begins to drag at a local Blockbuster, not everything goes according to plan. Sometimes the real horror isn't on the movie screens, it's right in front of your very eyes. Written, recorded, and produced by Robert Graver.

    Worth A Try - Ali Gallo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 7:26


    Who wouldn't want to give their life to save others...? Written by Ali Gallo Starring Ian Cowieson, Lynsey Collis and Ali Gallo

    Sacrifice - Pandora Harvey

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 9:44


    Mother looking at photos and remembering the sacrifice made Written and read by Pandora Harvey

    The Beads - Florence Hood

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2021 8:50


    A gift from Sister Katherine. TW: This piece contains references to self-harm. Written by Florence Hood. Read by Mari Joynt. Tickets to see Mari in Billy Elliot are available here: https://www.baerumkulturhus.no/arrangement/billy-elliot/

    Derek's Suitabe Pet - Pandora Harvey

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 9:53


    Written by Pandora Harvey.

    A Cat's Tale - John Harper

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 3:27


    A rare opportunity to hear the frank musings of a cat called Baggins. Written and performed by John Harper

    Ungentle Hull - Florence Hood

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 6:50


    I watch the birds my mother keeps. Written by Florence Hood. Performed by Mari Joynt.

    Once Second Anniversary

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2021 16:03


    Our second-anniversary episode! Written by Matthew Walker, Kat Soloviev, Eleanor Whiteley, Robert Graver, Ben Rogers, Dylan Hyson, John Harper, Pandora Harvey, Adriana Alvarez, Mathew Galloway, Susannah Woodward, Mary-Kate McChesney, Crissy Voinov, and Florence Hood. With performances by Matthew Walker, Kat Soloviev, Daria Babich, Robert Graver, Jordan Worsley, Peter Tainsh, Francis Ransome, Adriana Alvarez, Josh Wilson, Kay Rommel, Charlotte Wrigley, Naomi Hopkins, and Renee Schnebelin. Thanks for bearing with us over some chaotic scheduling, we're going back down to 1 episode a week for September and October so that we can have a well-deserved break and come back fighting fit.

    Waiting For A Potato - John Harper

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 8:33


    Two friends, Cavalier and Tarragon, are sat near a plant. They converse on various topics and reveal that they are waiting for a potato. Writer and Director - John Harper Tarragon and Bucky - Iain Cowieson, Cavalier - Ali Gallo, Matzo - John Harper, Boy - Owen Cowieson

    Lining Up - Pandora Harvey

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 5:03


    A young boy's strategy for managing chaos. Written and directed by Pandora Harvey. Narrated and Edited by Jon Harper.

    Project Bacchus - Robert Graver

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 10:59


    The depths of a man's soul can not be measured in a manor of meters and fathoms; but rather, it is in my opinion, only quantified by his proximity to heaven and hell - what lurks in the dark isn't always what you think... Written, Produced and Performed by Robert Graver Image by Magne

    Summoning 101 - Ben Rogers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 2:32


    Summoning 101, by Ben Rogers

    Swans - Dylan Hyson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 19:25


    Swans, by Dylan Hyson

    Manene - Robert Graver

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2021 6:06


    If the trees could talk, what chaos would they speak of? Written, produced and performed by Robert Graver Image by Adrian Infernus

    The Summer House - Pandora Harvey

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 8:35


    You never know who is watching...... Written by Pandora Harvey Narrated by Netia Mayman Edited by John Harper

    The Two Dragons - Matthew Walker

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2021 11:54


    Class 2BS has a couple of students who were a little different to the other children. They were unique, completely unique. They were dragons. Written by Matthew Walker. Narrated by Matthew Walker. With Aaron Coomer, Ben Coomer and Daria Babich.

    If My Memory Serves Me Right - Eleanor Whiteley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 6:05


    Ever felt guilty without knowing why? Ever wonder what on earth you did? Truth is subjective at the best of times, but what are you left with when you can't trust even your own memory? Written and produced by Eleanor Whiteley. Performed by John Harper and Eleanor Whiteley. Sound effects via freesound.com

    The Escape Room - Robert Graver

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 30:54


    Two men wake up in an unfamiliar room and must figure out how to escape. But remember, not everything is as it seems... Written, recorded and produced by Robert Graver TW: death and violence Image by Steve Halama

    Recoiled - Florence Hood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 3:45


    The elves were here last night. We thought we were safe, and yet they came. Written and read by Florence Hood. TW: death and violence

    Huldra Tales - Mary-Kate McChesney

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 20:39


    An old folklore creature comes to the modern era. Will they be like the tellings of old? Or will this lead down a new path? Written by Mary-Kate McChesney. Performed by Cole.

    A Bad Review - John Harper

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 3:35


    Get off the bed! Writer and Director - John Harper Cast: Kate - Zara Ronghi, Jack and Steve - Andrew Gibbons

    Bertha - David Grimes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 11:48


    Earl's cows keep turning up dead and Jeb can't help but jump to all the conclusions... Written, Directed and Edited by David Grimes Cast in order of appearance: Stewart Kerr as Earl, Gordon Houston as Jeb, and Kerri Clarence as Bettylou

    Million Dollar Idea - Matthew Walker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 2:59


    A reflection on something lockdowns have brought to light, and a way to make a million. Written and performed by Matthew Walker

    Episode 83 - Chevalier d-Eon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 61:41


    This week, Hannah and Elliot are joined by Ezra and Ask to tell the fantastical tale of Chevalier d-Eon. Concept and research by Florence Hood, with improvisation by Elliot, Immy, and Tire.

    Liar - Robert Graver

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 5:00


    What are the consequences of lies, and how far do their roots run? Can you ever escape... Written, recorded and produced by Robert Graver. A special thanks to Maisie, the lovely four-year-old making their audio acting debut with this piece! Image by @anniespratt

    Letter To My Father-In-Law - Pandora Harvey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 13:24


    The letter I should have written. Written by Pandora Harvey. Performed and produced by Claire Morgan. This piece contains references to sexual harassment.

    The Audition - David Grimes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 5:35


    An actor's nightmare: an audition with little information and even less direction! Written, directed, and edited by David Grimes. Performed by Kyle Matson.

    Dear Prudence - Mathew Galloway

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 10:32


    This week, Prudence answers some tough questions about life, covid, revenge and murder. Writer: Mathew Galloway Voice Acting: Mathew Galloway, Florence Hood, Crissy Voinov, Naomi Hopkins, Lars Birger Aasheim

    We Used To Write Letters - Susannah Woodward

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 2:50


    Two women reminisce about the letters they used to write. But it's not only the words in the letters that tell their story - the way they wrote the letters reveals so much about them too. Is letter writing a lost art? Written and produced by Susannah Woodward (@swhinchwood). Voiced by Adriana Alvarez (@iamadrianama) and Leanne Spraggins (@leanniette). Photo by Liam Truong on Unsplash.

    Madame Cora's Reading - David Grimes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 16:26


    Renowned psychic Madame Cora gives a reading with unexpected guests! Written, directed, and edited by David Grimes. Cast in order of appearance: Caroline Mathison as Madame Cora, Sarah Cairney as Roberta, Wendy Mathison as Pauline, and Oliver Cookson as Dr Conrad. Sound effects provided by Craig Robertson and Jane Purvis. Music Credits: "Mr Magician" by Jay Man courtesy of OurMusicBox licensed under creative commons. Welcome to the team!

    Staggering Beauty - Robert Graver

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 7:09


    A group of office workers begin to receive odd emails from a co-worker. Follow their group chat and what happens to them if they click the link... Written and produced by Robert Graver. Performances: Jill - Florence Hood Viktor - Timothy Mirkin Nicole - Kat Soloviev. Image Credit - Julia Joppien

    Orange Wallpaper - John Harper

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 6:55


    Packing up the parents' house after they've both died can bring together siblings whose lives have gone in very different directions, and suddenly the past becomes more vivid than the present. Julia - Julia Bolden Theresa - Pandora Harvey Barbara - Sarah Darling Joe - John Harper Written and Directed by John Harper

    A Phone Call - Ben Rogers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 4:26


    An obsessed boyfriend won't leave his girlfriend alone, but something seems off about all these phone calls. Written, edited and directed by Ben Rogers. Voices by Monique Hopkin, Christopher Miller, and Nuala Cochrane (with additional voices by Ben Rogers)

    The Chapter - Florence Hood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 11:03


    Competing desires. Political intrigue. One girl's life. Written by Florence Hood, with performances by Lars Birger Aasheim, Jack Owen, Mari Joynt, and Florence Hood.

    This Fretful Life - Susannah Woodward

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 3:47


    The opposite of desire is fear. And fear keeps us from trying. This Fretful Life is a light-hearted, fresh take on how a deep yearning for … something … can only lead to dissatisfaction and regret. Written and directed by Susannah Woodward (@swhinchwood), produced by David Hinchey with music by Nick Dunstan. Voiced by Susannah Woodward, David Hinchey and Nick Dunstan. Image by Adro Rocker on Unsplash.

    Different Stars - Matthew Walker

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 14:31


    A new place can be a daunting thing. How much would you miss home? What things would you miss if they were taken away? What if you could never go back? Written by Matthew Walker, with Daria Babich, Frances Ransome and Olya Kulbachenko.

    Unrequited - Florence Hood

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 5:10


    An unappreciated kind of love. Written Florence Hood. Performed by Crissy Voinov.

    Is This Desire? - Kat Soloviev

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 6:47


    How often do you ask yourself the question - is this desire? And if it is, how do I know? This episode has been created by the people for the people: a playful poem assembled from answers to a very passionate questionnaire. Constructed and recorded by Kat Soloviev

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