Paper Moon Radio Theater

THE SIGNALMAN BY CHARLES DICKENSAdapted by Bart MeehanPerformed:Tony TurnerGeoffrey Borny Neil McLeod Directed by Tony TurnerProduced and broadcast by ArtSound FM, Canberra, 2022

THE BIG GAME Written by Bart MeehanPerformed by Neil McLeodThere are moments we remember when we are old: The Big Game was one of them. Produced and broadcast by ArtSound FM Canberra, 2022. 

FREE MARKET THEORY OR HOW TO SUCCEED IN THATCHER'S BRITAINFree Market Theory plays out on the streets of 1980s London.   Written by Bart MeehanPerformed by:Adele LewinNigel Palfreman This play was originally broadcast on ArtSound FM, Canberra in 2023. 

A WOMAN'S WARA World War 1 story about women's “contribution” from the homefront.  Written by Bart Meehan  (loosely based on a play by J.M. Barrie) Directed by Tony Turner Cast Laine HartNikki Hunter Penny Hunt Geoffrey Borny Originally broadcast on ArtSound FM, Canberra Australia, in 2023. 

THE MASTERPIECE Creating a masterpiece is easy if you have the right help…Written by Bart Meehan (inspired by H.G. Wells)Cast:Nigel PalfremanPeter FockNikki HunterNeil McLeod  Originally broadcast on Artsound Radio Theatre, Artsound FM Canberra Australia in 2023

THE TRIP HOMEAnne and Louise are heading home for Christmas.  The road is dark, the rain is heavy and there is something on the roof of the car….Written by Bart MeehanCast: Nikki Hunter Penny Hunt Originally broadcast on Artsound Radio Theatre, Artsound FM Canberra Australia in 2023

THE BLACK VEIL A young doctor is visited by a mysterious woman wearing a black veil who makes a strange request ….From a story by Charles DickensAdapted by Bart MeehanDirected by Tony TurnerCast:Elaine Noon Peter HollandPenny HuntOriginally broadcast on Artsound Radio Theatre, Artsound FM Canberra Australia in 2023

MR HAYS' MEMORY MACHINE Mr Hays has been sent to the department store to purchase….what was it his wife wanted?   Will his memory system help him remember?  Written by Bart Meehan loosely adapted from the short story by Charles Battell Loomis Directed and performed by Tony TurnerThis play was originally broadcast on ArtSound FM, Canberra Australia, in 2022. 

OPEN MICBackstage waiting to go on…terrifying! A monologue performed by Stefanie Lekkas.Written by Bart Meehan.First broadcast on ArtSound FM Canberra in 2022.

MR TILLEY'S SEANCEMr Tilley, recently departed, attends a seance where he is the centre of attention…CastTony Turner Nikki Hunter Elaine Noon Written by Bart Meehan (Loosely adapted from the short story by E.F. Benson)Directed by Tony Turner The play was originally broadcast on ArtSound FM, Canberra in 2022. 

THE CONTRACT The contract was straight forward…or was it? You should always read the fine print.Written by Bart MeehanDirected by Tony Turner Cast Graham Robertson This play was originally broadcast on ArtSound FM, Canberra in 2021. (Rebroadcast on 2NVR, Nambucca in 2022) 

BLACKMAILLondon 1920A man is approached on a busy street with a demand: “Give me £10 and I won't say nothing.” Credits Written by Bart Meehan (inspired by the short story by John Galsworthy)Directed by Tony TurnerCast:Geoffrey BornyLainie Hart Tony Turner The play was originally broadcast on ArtSound FM, Canberra in 2022. 

SHERLOCK HOLMES' CHRISTMAS The world's greatest detective has to solve the curious case of a diamond in a Christmas goose.  Based on the short story, The Case of Blue Carbuncle by Arthur Conan Doyle.Adapted by Bart Meehan Directed by Tony TurnerCast:Tony Turner as HolmesGeoffrey Borny as WatsonNikki Hunter as Mrs Hudson Nigel Palfreman as PatersonNeil McLeod as BakerAdam Salter as Ryder Elaine Noon as Mrs Breckenridge The play was produced in collaboration with ArtSound FM Canberra and originally broadcast on Christmas Day, 2022.  

THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS BY KENNETH GRAHAMEEPISODE 9 - THE BATTLE OF TOAD HALLThe Wind in the Willows is a new adaption of the classic novel by Kenneth Grahame, by Papermoon Theatre Company in collaboration with ArtSound.FM.  Adapted by Bart MeehanDirected by Tony TurnerOriginal music by Glenn Gore Phillips Cast:Nikki Hunter as The Narrator Elaine Noon as MoleGeoffrey Borny as RattyGraham Robertson as BadgerTony Turner as ToadNigel Palfreman as OtterLaine Hart as The Gaoler's Daughter and The Barge WomanNeil McLeod as The Magistrate, The Engine Driver and The Gypsy The Wind in the Willows was originally broadcast on ArtSound FM, Canberra in 2022.

THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS BY KENNETH GRAHAMEEPISODE 8 - THE HOMECOMINGThe Wind in the Willows is a new adaption of the classic novel by Kenneth Grahame, by Papermoon Theatre Company in collaboration with ArtSound.FM.  Adapted by Bart MeehanDirected by Tony TurnerOriginal music by Glenn Gore Phillips Cast:Nikki Hunter as The Narrator Elaine Noon as MoleGeoffrey Borny as RattyGraham Robertson as BadgerTony Turner as ToadNigel Palfreman as OtterLaine Hart as The Gaoler's Daughter and The Barge WomanNeil McLeod as The Magistrate, The Engine Driver and The Gypsy The Wind in the Willows was originally broadcast on ArtSound FM, Canberra in 2022.

THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS BY KENNETH GRAHAMEEPISODE 7 - ON THE RIVERThe Wind in the Willows is a new adaption of the classic novel by Kenneth Grahame, by Papermoon Theatre Company in collaboration with ArtSound.FM.  Adapted by Bart MeehanDirected by Tony TurnerOriginal music by Glenn Gore Phillips Cast:Nikki Hunter as The Narrator Elaine Noon as MoleGeoffrey Borny as RattyGraham Robertson as BadgerTony Turner as ToadNigel Palfreman as OtterLaine Hart as The Gaoler's Daughter and The Barge WomanNeil McLeod as The Magistrate, The Engine Driver and The Gypsy The Wind in the Willows was originally broadcast on ArtSound FM, Canberra in 2022.

THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS BY KENNETH GRAHAMEEPISODE 6 - THE ESCAPE The Wind in the Willows is a new adaption of the classic novel by Kenneth Grahame, by Papermoon Theatre Company in collaboration with ArtSound.FM.  Adapted by Bart MeehanDirected by Tony TurnerOriginal music by Glenn Gore Phillips Cast:Nikki Hunter as The Narrator Elaine Noon as MoleGeoffrey Borny as RattyGraham Robertson as BadgerTony Turner as ToadNigel Palfreman as OtterLaine Hart as The Gaoler's Daughter and The Barge WomanNeil McLeod as The Magistrate, The Engine Driver and The Gypsy This episode features Toad, The Engine Driver, The Gaoler's Daughter and The Narrator The Wind in the Willows was originally broadcast on ArtSound FM, Canberra in 2022.

THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS BY KENNETH GRAHAMEEPISODE 5 - TOAD ON THE ROADThe Wind in the Willows is a new adaption of the classic novel by Kenneth Grahame, by Papermoon Theatre Company in collaboration with ArtSound.FM.  Adapted by Bart MeehanDirected by Tony TurnerOriginal music by Glenn Gore Phillips Cast:Nikki Hunter as The Narrator Elaine Noon as MoleGeoffrey Borny as RattyGraham Robertson as BadgerTony Turner as ToadNigel Palfreman as OtterLaine Hart as The Gaoler's Daughter and The Barge WomanNeil McLeod as The Magistrate, The Engine Driver and The Gypsy This episode features Mole, Ratty, Badger, Toad, The Magistrate and The Narrator. The Wind in the Willows was originally broadcast on ArtSound FM, Canberra in 2022.

THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS BY KENNETH GRAHAMEEPISODE 4 - MR BADGERThe Wind in the Willows is a new adaption of the classic novel by Kenneth Grahame, by Papermoon Theatre Company in collaboration with ArtSound.FM.  Adapted by Bart MeehanDirected by Tony TurnerOriginal music by Glenn Gore Phillips Cast:Nikki Hunter as The Narrator Elaine Noon as MoleGeoffrey Borny as RattyGraham Robertson as BadgerTony Turner as ToadNigel Palfreman as OtterLaine Hart as The Gaoler's Daughter and The Barge WomanNeil McLeod as The Magistrate, The Engine Driver and The Gypsy This episode features Mole, Ratty, Badger, Otter and The Narrator The Wind in the Willows was originally broadcast on ArtSound FM, Canberra in 2022.

THE WND IN THE WILLOWS BY KENNETH GRAHAMEEPISODE 3 - THE WILD WOODThe Wind in the Willows is a new adaption of the classic novel by Kenneth Grahame, by Papermoon Theatre Company in collaboration with ArtSound.FM.  Adapted by Bart MeehanDirected by Tony TurnerOriginal music by Glenn Gore Phillips Cast:Nikki Hunter as The Narrator Elaine Noon as MoleGeoffrey Borny as RattyGraham Robertson as BadgerTony Turner as ToadNigel Palfreman as OtterLaine Hart as The Gaoler's Daughter and The Barge WomanNeil McLeod as The Magistrate, The Engine Driver and The Gypsy This episode features Mole and Ratty. The Wind in the Willows was originally broadcast on ArtSound FM, Canberra in 2022.

THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS BY KENNETH GRAHAMEEPISODE 2 - THE OPEN ROADThe Wind in the Willows is a new an adaption of the classic novel by Kenneth Grahame, by Papermoon Theatre Company in collaboration with ArtSound.FM.  Adapted by Bart MeehanDirected by Tony TurnerOriginal music by Glenn Gore Phillips Cast:Nikki Hunter as The Narrator Elaine Noon as MoleGeoffrey Borny as RattyGraham Robertson as BadgerTony Turner as ToadNigel Palfreman as OtterLaine Hart as The Gaoler's Daughter and The Barge WomanNeil McLeod as The Magistrate, The Engine Driver and The Gypsy This episode features The Narrator, Mole, Ratty and Toad.The Wind in the Willows was originally broadcast on ArtSound FM, Canberra in 2022.

THE WND IN THE WILLOWS BY KENNETH GRAHAMEEPISODE 1 - THE RIVERThe Wind in the Willows is a new an adaption of the classic novel by Kenneth Grahame, by Papermoon Theatre Company in collaboration with ArtSound.FM.  Adapted by Bart MeehanDirected by Tony TurnerOriginal music by Glenn Gore Phillips Cast:Nikki Hunter as The Narrator Elaine Noon as MoleGeoffrey Borny as RattyGraham Robertson as BadgerTony Turner as ToadNigel Palfreman as OtterLaine Hart as The Gaoler's Daughter and The Barge WomanNeil McLeod as The Magistrate, The Engine Driver and The Gypsy The Wind in the Willows was originally broadcast on ArtSound FM, Canberra in 2022.

Two old friends discuss the big issues, including why umpires are blind!  Written by Bart Meehan Performed by Peter Fock and Michael Giacomin.Produced at ARTSOUND FM Studio, Canberra Australia.   Broadcast by ArtSound FM in May 2022.

Evvy sits her window watching the world go by.   She has one chance at life…will she take it?Written by Bart Meehan Inspired by the short story by James Joyce.Performed by Nikki Hunter.Produced at ARTSOUND FM Studio, Canberra Australia.   Broadcast by ArtSound FM in May 2022.

The Inner ChampionThere is an champion in all of us…but it never seems to come out when we need it.Written by Bart MeehanPerformed by Nigel PalfremanOriginally broadcast on 13 February 2022 on ArtSound Radio Theatre, ArtSound FM, Canberra.  

SMILENancy is one of Charles Dickens' greatest heroes.  Abused and used, by the men of her time, she refused to be cowed.  Instead she chose to risk everything for an orphan boy with a beautiful smile.  Written by Bart MeehanPerformed by Adele LewinRecorded at ArtSound FM, Canberra.  Broadcast on ArtSound Radio Theatre in January 2022. 

FEZZIWIGSome of Charles Dickens' greatest characters are often forgotten.  Fezziwig is a short play that reminds us there was always kindness and love even in the worst of times….Written by Bart MeehanPerformed by Geoffrey BornyRecorded at ArtSound FM, Canberra.  Broadcast on ArtSound Radio Theatre in January 2022. 

The Union buries its DeadThe poignant story of stranger who dies in a “strange land”.Written by Bart Meehan, loosely adapting the short story by Henry Lawson Performed by Peter FockProduced by Bart Meehan at the ArtSound FM studios, Canberra. First broadcast on ArtSound FM in 2022. 

THE MONKEYS PAW A new adaption of The Monkey's Paw, the classic story of the supernatural, written by W.W. Jacobs, first published in 1902.  In this latest version - an eerie monologue- the real horror is not the power of the  shrivelled claw, but a mother's loss. Written by Bart Meehan (loosely adapted from the story by W.W. Jacobs)Performed by Nikki HunterDirected by Tony TurnerOriginally broadcast on ArtSound FM - Canberra and 2NVR - Nambucca NSW, in October 2021. 

EULOGY FOR DOUG From the Somme to Sandakan and Kokoda to Khe Sahn….This play commemorates the sacrifice of the men and women who went off to fight and reminds us that in the end they all fought their own wars.  Written by Bart MeehanPerformed by Gary LuckMusic written and performed by Gary LuckFollowing the play is a reading of one of the great works of war poetry, Dulce et Decorum Est by Wilfred Owen, performed by Tony Turner.  The play and poem were originally broadcast on Artsound Radio Theatre, ArtSound FM Canberra,  in 2021.  

THE TRACTOR ACTORFor years he listened to the sounds of the Bush, as he worked the fields and thought of what might have been … a moving story of love and dreams.Written by Bart MeehanDirected by Tony TurnerPerformed by Neil McLeod and Elaine NoonProduced by Papermoon for ArtSound FM, Canberra Australia.   First broadcast in October 2021. 

The Bush Undertaker has been loosely adapted by Bart Meehan, from a short story by Australian author, Henry Lawson (1867-1922).  It is a funny and touching  tale of the Australian Bush, of loneliness and of friendship.   The play was produced for radio by Papermoon and originally broadcast on ArtSound FM, Canberra in August 2021.The Bush Undertaker by Henry LawsonLoosely adapted by Bart MeehanPerformed by Neil McLeod 

Are they really coming? Written by Bart Meehan Read and performed by Alastair Lloyd Produced by Ion Newcombe Original music by Junkie Twins (available on Spotify) Originally broadcast on Antipodean SF Radio Show, 2NVR (Nambucca) in June 2021. 

There is a bridge between the living and the dead…. A mother and daughter come together to the complete the age old ritual of clearing the wardrobes after a funeral. In each piece of clothing they find a memory … A radio play produced by Papermoon Radio Theatre Written by Bart Meehan Directed by Tony Turner Performed by Nikki Hunter, Elaine Noon and Tony Turner First broadcast on ArtSound FM (Canberra) and 2NVR (Nambucca), May 2921.

A Dill Pickle is a short story written by Katherine Mansfield in 1917. It has been loosely adapted for radio by Bart Meehan, who has chosen to focus on the themes of lost love and regret. Written by Katherine Mansfield and loosely adapted for broadcast by Bart Meehan Performed by Elaine Noon and Tony Turner Directed by Tony Turner This play was originally broadcast on ArtSound FM, Canberra and 2NVR (Nambucca) in 2021.

Tomorrow, just you wait and see. Ruth is 90 years old and living in a world in crisis. But she has been through tough times before...in London as the bombs fell. A radio play from Papermoon Radio Theatre Written by Bart Meehan Performed by Adele Lewin This play was originally broadcast on ArtSound FM, Canberra and 2NVR (Nambucca) in 2021.

When Charles Dickens ( and his colleague Wilkie Collins), disembarks his train at the wrong station, he didn’t know that there would be a story waiting for him... Written by Bart Meehan Directed by Tony Turner Performed by Tony Turner, Geoffrey Borny, Neil McLeod A papermoon Theatre company production. Originally broadcast in Australia on ArtSound FM Canberra and 2NVR Nambucca NSW.

A kiss is just a kiss...how long does love last? Written by Bart Meehan Directed by Tony Turner Performed by Graham Robertson, Liz Bradley, Elaine Noon Originally broadcast on ArtSound FM (Canberra) and 2NVR (Nambucca)

What would you do if there were only 10 minutes left? A story about love in the last moments. Written by Bart Meehan Directed by Tony Turner Performed by Nikki Hunter and Tony Turner This play was originally broadcast on ArtSound FM (Canberra) and 2NVR (Nambucca).

Doing a job interview is always hard, but it’s harder when you’re an odd girl! A short play about the challenges of life. Performed by Jasmine Tearle Written by Bart Meehan Directed by Tony Turner The play was originally broadcast on ArtSound FM (Canberra) and 2NVR (Nambucca)

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is a classic. It has not been out of print since it’s first publication in 1843 and has been read, filmed and staged multiple times. This podcast - available in four parts - is produced by the Papermoon Radio Theater Company and features a magnificent reading by Tony Turner, who performs all the characters. Credits: Performed by Tony Turner Produced and adapted for broadcast by Bart Meehan “Part 4 in which Scrooge is visited by the last of the three spirits and finally understands the real meaning of Christmas.”

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is a classic. It has not been out of print since it’s first publication in 1843 and has been read, filmed and staged multiple times. This podcast - available in four parts - is produced by the Papermoon Radio Theater Company and features a magnificent reading by Tony Turner, who performs all the characters. Credits: Performed by Tony Turner Produced and adapted for broadcast by Bart Meehan “Part 3 in which Scrooge is visited by the second of the three spirits”

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is a classic. It has not been out of print since it’s first publication in 1843 and has been read, filmed and staged multiple times. This podcast - available in four parts - is produced by the Papermoon Radio Theater Company and features a magnificent reading by Tony Turner, who performs all the characters. Credits: Performed by Tony Turner Produced and adapted for broadcast by Bart Meehan “Part 2 in which Scrooge is visited by the first of the three spirits”

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is a classic. It has not been out of print since it’s first publication in 1843 and has been read, filmed and staged multiple times. This podcast - available in four parts - is produced by the Papermoon Radio Theater Company and features a magnificent reading by Tony Turner, who performs all the characters. Credits: Performed by Tony Turner Produced and adapted for broadcast by Bart Meehan “Part 1 in which Scrooge is visited by Marley’s Ghost”

A chance meeting on a rainy day reveals the enduring nature of love and how it ultimately triumphs over the worst of all evils. Performed by Tony Turner Written by Bart Meehan Originally broadcast on 2NVR (Nambucca) and ArtSound FM (Canberra) in 2020

Wilfred Owen wrote poetry in the trenches during the Great War, as the world burned around him. He sent his poems home in letters to his mother. She received his last letter on November 11th, 1918. Papermoon Radio Theatre presents a powerful play about the pointlessness of war and a mother’s loss. Written by Bart Meehan Directed by Tony Turner Performed by Elaine Noon

Conversation Three Village Wooing was written by George Bernard Shaw in 1936. It is a delightful play about the developing relationship of a man and woman told in three conversations. This production is from the papermoon Theatre Company and is performed by Elaine Noon and Tony Turner. It was directed by Tony Turner and engineered by Bart Meehan.

Conversation Two Village Wooing was written by George Bernard Shaw in 1936. It is a delightful play about the developing relationship of a man and woman told in three conversations. This production is from the papermoon Theatre Company and is performed by Elaine Noon and Tony Turner. It was directed by Tony Turner and engineered by Bart Meehan.

Conversation One Village Wooing was written by George Bernard Shaw in 1936. It is a delightful play about the developing relationship of a man and woman told in three conversations. This production is from the papermoon Theatre Company and is performed by Elaine Noon and Tony Turner. It was directed by Tony Turner and engineered by Bart Meehan.

In 2020 the world changed. A pandemic forced most of us into lockdown, while we fought to beat Covid-19. This play is both the product of time spent at home waiting for the “all clear” and an “imagining” of how some might respond to this new normal. Love in Lockdown? is one of a number of plays produced by the Canberra based papermoon Theatre Company as part of their LockDown Project. The play has been broadcast on ArtSound FM and 2NVR. The script was one of the winners of 2020 Pint-size Plays (UK) competition. Written by Bart Meehan Directed by Tony Turner Performed by Jasmine Tearle and Jack Taylor

A silly story about a silly place called Hollywood, where faking reality is the biggest thing in town. Written by Bart Meehan Narrated by Nathan English Originally broadcast on the AntiSF Radio Show (hosted by Ion Newcombe). 2NVR, Nambucca.