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Wireless Theatre are one of the UK's top radio drama production companies creating original audio content to download from the company website as well as multi-cast dramas for Audible and BBC.

Wireless Theatre


    • Feb 26, 2018 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 73 EPISODES


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    7: Owen Teale & Mark Lewis Part Two [Poetry and Prose]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2018 29:19


    The second instalment of our collection of prose and poetry by Mark Lewis - read by Owen Teale and Mark Lewis 1) A Joke read by Owen Teale 2) Canary Blue read by Mark Lewis 3) Elsewhere read by Owen Teale 4) Coal read by Mark Lewis 5) A Photo On The Wall read by Mark Lewis Produced by David Beck Edited by Joe Richardson Recorded at Nomadic Studios

    1: Owen Teale and Mark Lewis, Part One [Poetry and Prose]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2018 35:32


    Listen to the rich tones of Owen Teale and Mark Lewis reading these witty and whimsical poems and tales written by Mark Lewis. 1) First Times read by Mark Lewis 2) The Lighthouse read by Owen Teale 3) Shores and Shorelines read by Owen Teale 4) Maria read by Mark Lewis 5) Those Bridges, That House read by Owen Teale Produced by David Beck Edited by Joe Richardson Recorded at Nomadic Studios For further information on Mark Lewis' writing, please email info@wirelesstheatrecompany.co.uk #poetry #prose #spokenword #OwenTeale #GameOfThrones #newwriting

    1: A Christmas Carol - Abridged AudioBook

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2017 178:48


    “Bah! Humbug!” Enjoy a new abridged audiobook adaptation of Charles Dickens' most famous novella, A Christmas Carol. Christmas Eve. As everyone prepares for the start of the festive holidays with joy and excitement, one man is ready to greet it with bitterness and scorn. A man with more cruelty, callousness and coldness in his heart than any other creature who walks the earth. His name? Ebenezer Scrooge. But tonight, this lost, dark soul will receive a ghostly figure from beyond the grave, warning Ebenezer that his bitter nature must now face the true spirit of Christmas, or forever be damned... A story of goodwill and humanity, this timeless tale returns to remind us of that much needed spirit of kindness and compassion, and that, even in our darkest days, we can all rediscover the light. Read by Jenny Runacre, directed and produced by Jack Bowman. NARRATOR: JENNY RUNACRE RUNNING TIME: 2 hours 57 min Minor abridgements have been made for timing purposes of this audiobook

    1: RED MOON Episode One: Moonrise [Audio Drama]

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2017 28:10


    When Russia put the first man on the moon... the world changed. Wireless Theatre's alternate history, Cold War thriller. Starring Philip Bulcock (THE DARK KNIGHT) and William Hope (ALIENS). PHASE ONE: MOONRISE London, 1979. As American and Soviet moonbases aim their nuclear missiles at targets across the planet, former MI5 officer Eddie Sloper is about to uncover a deadly secret. CAST AND CREW: Eddie Sloper... PHILIP BULCOCK Wilkins... STEPHEN CRITCHLOW Emperor Zurk/Rick Risk... RICHARD REED Mission Control/Cab Driver... GREG PAGE The Space Snaxx Kid... SARAH WHITEHOUSE Den... YASMINE HOLNESS-DOVE Mrs. Jones... GEORGINA PERIAM Russian Countdown... DAVID TAYLOR Uri Gagarin... ANDREI ZAYATS Lt. Gen. Atherton... WILLIAM HOPE Other parts were played by members of the cast. Recording took place at the RNIB Talking Book Studios. Production Assistant... LIIS MIKK Studio engineering, editing and sound design by JIM SIGEE Music composed and performed by FRANCESCO QUADRARUOPOLO Story by JACK BOWMAN and ROBERT VALENTINE Written, directed and produced by ROBERT VALENTINE Commissioning Editor: MARIELE RUNACRE-TEMPLE Cover art by @arbernaut Future episodes released monthly exclusively via www.wirelesstheatre.co.uk

    6: Drayton Trench - Episode Six [Audio Comedy]

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2017 27:03


    Our heroes have escaped the clutches of the Countess, but Nathaniel Swan has gone to Rome to complete his malevolent master plan – to raise the spirit of Julius Caesar from the dead! Drayton is hot on his tracks – but can Nathaniel be stopped before it’s too late? Alice Osmanski as Drayton Susan Casanove as Marjorie Peter Wicks as Jason Stephen Critchlow as Sir Percy Beth Eyre as Violet and Simon Kane as Nathaniel with additional voices by Esmé Patey - Ford The script was written by David K. Barnes... Recorded by: Gareth Brown And edited by: Tshari King With music from: Rosemary Yates And directed by: Mariele Runacre-Temple

    5: Drayton Trench - Episode Five [Audio Comedy]

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2017 24:26


    In pursuit of the fiendish Nathaniel Swan, our heroes have travelled to Transylvania and accepted the hospitality of the Countess. But Sir Percy has been bitten by a werewolf and there’s a full moon out tonight! Alice Osmanski as Drayton Susan C asanove as Marjorie Peter Wicks as Jason Stephen Critchlow as Sir Percy Beth Eyre as Violet Simon Kane as Nathaniel and Esmé Patey- Ford as the Countess The script was written by David K. Barnes. Recorded by: Gareth Brown And edited by: Tshari King With music from: Rosemary Yates And Direction by: Mariele Runacre-Temple

    4: Drayton Trench - Episode Four [Audio Comedy]

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2017 26:35


    Jason Davis is an ordinary man whose uncle – Sir Percy Price, archaeologist and disgraced character actor – had been kidnapped in a most extraordinary crime. Fortunately, detective Drayton Trench and her secretary Marjorie were cheap, available, and on the case! With Jason, they tracked Sir Percy to Paris and rescued him from the clutches of the suave Nathaniel Swan, and his deadly assistant Violet Darkbloom. But whilst our heroes have got Sir Percy, the villains have stolen a series of precious Roman artefacts relating to Julius Caesar – and nobody knows why! Least of all Drayton Trench, who finds herself plummeting to her doom from the top of the Eiffel Tower... Starring : Alice Osmanski as Drayton Susan Casanove as Marjorie Peter Wicks as Jason Stephen Critchlow as Sir Percy Beth Eyre as Violet Simon Kane as Nathaniel and Esmé Patey- Ford as the Countess The script was written by David K. Barnes. Recorded by: Gareth Brown And edited by: Tshari King And music from: Rosemary Yates It was directed by: Mariele Runacre-Temple Visit www.wirelesstheatre.co.uk for more audio drama downloads

    3: Drayton Trench, Episode Three - [Audio Comedy]

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2017 24:31


    Drayton has tracked kidnapped archaeologist Sir Percy Price to the Hotel Addison, but an encounter with the sadistic Violet Darkbloom has left her spinning – in the downstairs washing machine! Recorded Live at London’s Museum of Comedy, Wireless Theatre and Snatchback present diminutive detective Drayton Trench in episode three of Great Caesar’s Ghost by David K. Barnes Alice Osmanski as Drayton Susan Casanove as Marjorie Peter Wicks as Jason Stephen Critchlow as Sir Percy Beth Eyre as Violet and Simon Kane as Nathaniel with additional voices by Esmé Patey-Ford Visit www.wirelesstheatre.co.uk for tonnes more audio drama!

    2: Drayton Trench - Episode Two [Audio Comedy]

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2017 23:45


    Renowned archaeologist Sir Percy Price has been kidnapped and Drayton Trench is on the case! But danger strikes as she finds herself looking down the barrel of a gun! Recorded live at London’s Museum of Comedy, Wireless Theatre Company and Snatchback present diminutive detective Drayton Trench in episode two of Great Caesar’s Ghost, by David K. Barnes! Episode 3 released NEXT WEEK! Starring: Alice Osmanski as Drayton Susan Casanove as Marjorie Peter Wicks as Jason Stephen Critchlow as Sir Percy Beth Eyre as Violet and Simon Kane as Phineas Urquhart Recorded by: Gareth Brown Editing and sound design by: Tshari King With lighting support from: Gareth Brown Live music from: Rosemary Yates Directed by: Mariele Runacre-Temple Drayton Trench is a co-production between Wireless Theatre Company and Snatchback, and recorded live at the Museum of Comedy in London

    1: Drayton Trench - Episode One [Audio Comedy Series]

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2017 23:42


    GREAT CEASAR'S GHOST by David K. Barnes Jason Davis is an ordinary man who’s just witnessed an extraordinary crime. Alone and afraid, and with only one pair of trousers, he needs the help of London’s very best detective... Join us for episode one of our six-part comedy series. Episode 2 released NEXT WEEK! Starring: Alice Osmanski as Drayton Susan Casanove as Marjorie Peter Wicks as Jason Stephen Critchlow as Sir Percy Beth Eyre as Violet and Simon Kane as Phineas Urquhart Recorded by: Gareth Brown Editing and sound design by: Tshari King With lighting support from: Gareth Brown Live music from: Rosemary Yates Directed by: Mariele Runacre-Temple Drayton Trench is a co-production between Wireless Theatre Company and Snatchback, and recorded live at the Museum of Comedy in London. Photos of the recording can be found here: https://www.wirelesstheatrecompany.co.uk/drayton-trench/

    Dream On [Audio Drama]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2017 58:47


    Robert is having a dream. Breakfast with his wife. His ex-wife. His dead ex-wife. The next night, there she is again, hauntingly familiar in the full personification of her monstrous personality. His current wife is unamused at his nocturnal flirtation with the dead past and as dreams and reality began to overlap, Robert begins a desperate hunt to find out why this is happening and if he is really losing his mind. Starring: Paul McEwan, Mariele Runacre Temple, Kesty Morrison, Laurence Dobiesz, Hannah Almond and Annie Clark Written By: Paul Ekert Edited By: Audio Mill Directed By: Tom Brazier Music By: Audio Mill Running Time : 57 mins 17 secs #thriller #horror #spooky #audiodrama #audiohorror #scary #drama #nightterrors

    In The Meantime - [Audio Sketch]

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2017 6:06


    Welcome to the world of ‘In the Meantime…’ Audio comedy sketches that aren’t wacky, kooky or zany but really are quite amusing. Go on, listen to this first one, laugh til you snort and then visit www.wirelesstheatre.co.uk to download both full episodes. That's nearly two hours of comedy sketch gold! #sketchcomedy #audiocomedy #funny #audiodrama

    The Tale Of Tommy O'Quire, Part Two [Children's Audio Story]

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2017 18:01


    A Wireless Theatre Kids Production The Tale Of Tommy O'Quire by Craig Jordan Baker Read by Paul Sockett Directed by Sally Beaumont #childrensaudiodrama #childrensstories

    The Tale Of Tommy O'Quire [Children's Audio Story]

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2017 17:56


    A Wireless Theatre Kids Production The Tale Of Tommy O'Quire by Craig Jordan Baker Read by Paul Sockett Directed by Sally Beaumont #childrensaudiodrama #childrensstories

    Wireless Theatre Audio Drama Montage, 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2017 4:58


    It was high time we updated our Wireless Theatre Audio Drama montage, so we've put together the following 3.5 minute selection of some of our plays. Thanks to our always brilliant editor Malcolm Thorp! The productions featured are (in order of appearance) Hamlet The Ballad of C.3.3 The Chicken Salad of a Troubled Mind A Christmas Carol Romeo and Jude Burke & Hare Dead London Springheel'd Jack Series 3, Episode 3 Life At Death's Door Part 1 The Jungle Book Ladies Les Liaisons Dangereuses Time Travel Incorporated The Piper & Musicians of Bremmen A Christmas Carol The Saint Valentine's Day Murder Springheel Jack Various Davis & McQuillan The Maiden Without Hands Springheel Jack, The Tunnels of Death We Are The BBC With beatboxing from Pikey Esquire in 2010 Space Commander.

    The Fun Tom Menace [Audio Musical Comedy]

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2017 43:12


    What happens to a budding new comedy group when they get infiltrated by an annoying Australian and his crazy Russian agent. From London to Trinidad to deep space. This is an adventure that spans the entire universe including South Petherton. A unique, baffling, comic musical extravaganza that will mess with your mind and also mess with your mind. "These guys are the Southpark of Radio Drama” Fred Greenhalagh, Radio Drama Revival Starring: Andrew Irvine, Gareth Davies, Nick Von Schlippe, Phil Leamon Written By : No Cause For A Llama , Edited By : Joe Siddons Music, By : No Cause For A Llama Plenty more fun from No Cause For A Llama here: https://www.wirelesstheatrecompany.co.uk/product-category/musical-comedy/ Warning: Bad Language!!

    Blood And Stone [Binaural Audio Drama]

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2017 55:30


    Based on the true story of Countess Elizabeth Bathory, perhaps one of the most prolific mass murderers of all time. She was a woman who tortured and killed over 600 young women for their blood. Too noble to be executed, in 1610 the ‘Bloody Lady of Cachtice’ was bricked up in a set of rooms in her own castle in Slovakia. Why then should the young and beautiful Katya be at the castle door attracting the close attention of the gaoler and wanting a job looking after Countess? Is it revenge or some more ghostly visit from Bathory’s past? And if she should help her escape…. Listen through head phones and experience the ultra vivid world the 3D Audio recording technique creates inside your mind. Starring: Josephine Arden, Mike Garnell, Fiz Marcus and Andrew Ward Written by Marty Ross, Directed by Mariele Runacre Temple, Produced by Andrew Ward and Nick Hewson, Edited by Ben Sturgess Visit www.wirelesstheatre.co.uk to download premium content - hundreds of award winning audio dramas. #binauralaudiodrama #binaural #audiodrama #audiohorror #countessbathory #serialkiller #audiothriller

    Running To Stand Still [Audio Drama]

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2017 57:47


    This is an original 60-minute audio play (with songs), featuring professional actors, with cameos from presenters on BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio Gloucestershire and Sky Arts 1, that deals with the illness M.E. as its focal point. It is written by a sufferer and it specifically addresses what happens to relationships around an individual who is stricken by the illness and should educate those that don’t know much about this life-threatening condition. For those that have experienced the illness Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (first or second hand), it’s a story you can empathise with. For those who haven’t, it’s a story you can sympathise with. Actor/Director/Writer and M.E. sufferer, Barnaby Eaton-Jones said: “The script was first written in 1992, which makes this the 20th anniversary of that event. But, a lot has changed since then. It was often sad, very frustrating and constantly bewildering to read so much new research since the play was last performed and find that there isstill prejudice, wrong information and lack of knowledge out there in the general public. Hopefully, this play will play a small part in helping to redress the balance.” Starring: Jilly Breeze, Barnaby Eaton-Jones, Dawn Stanley, Rob Leetham, Rowena Perkins The real-life radio personalities and presenters featured were, in alphabetical order… Richard Atkins, Claire Carter, Dominic Cotter, Rachel Darcy, Faye Hatcher, Steve Kitchen and Annie McKie With grateful thanks to Nick Bull and BBC Radio Gloucestershire Script and Songs (Music/Lyrics) by Barnaby Eaton-Jones, Sound, Production and Editing by Steve Bradbury Mastered by David Pickering Pick at FFG, The musical accompaniment was written and arranged by Paul Arthurs (Bass, Percussion, Additional Guitar), Steve Bradbury (Piano, Hammond Organ, Strings), With Barnaby Eaton-Jones (Guitar) Artwork supplied by Carolyn Edwards and Helen Morris Graphic Design by Scott Bishop at Jump Creative ‘Running To Stand Still’ was produced by Steve Bradbury and directed by Barnaby Eaton-Jones #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis

    Gino Ginelli Is Dead - [Audio Comedy]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2017 40:01


    Are you looking for some audio comedy? Our hit 3-part audio sitcom GINO GINELLI is almost definitely what you're after. Charles and Ollie Ginelli haven’t seen their father for over twenty years, when out of the blue they discover he has passed away and they must go to their childhood home-town of Swanborough on sea to organise his funeral. What begins as an unfortunate family accident mounts into a disaster of unparalleled proportions for the two brothers as they encounter the strange, the incompetent and the the unusual during the ceremony and remember why they were so glad they left in the first place. Starring: Elliot Quinn, Oliver Ford, Craig Hamblyn, Kevin Haney, Neil Frost, Philip Elvy, Ann Theato, Jamie Cartwright, Richard Rycroft, Stephen Hill, Ben Clegg, Ben Whitehead, Ashley McGuire, Jack Bowman, Mike Garnell. "Fantastic! I really enjoyed it” Iain Morris (The Inbetweeners) Written by Stephen Hill, Elliot Quinn, Ben Clegg and Marc Edens If you like episode one, you can download eps 2 (starring Lionel Blair) and 3 (Starring Linda Robson) for just £4: http://www.wirelesstheatrecompany.co.uk/product/gino-ginelli-series-bundle/ #audiocomedy #audiodrama #lionelblair #lindarobson #comedy #sitcom Contains swearing

    Subterranean Sepoys - [Audio Drama]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2017 56:09


    Winter 1914: Stalemate on the Western Front. In the blasted trenches of France, an Indian soldier betrays his own race out of loyalty to his British colonial masters. Written by Avin Shah www.trenchindians.com Produced by Avin Shah for Tara Arts, Heritage Lottery Fund & the National Theatre. Directed by Jane Morgan (30 years @ Radio 4) “…I was fascinated by the insights that it gave into the lives of the Indian soldiers […] and the fundamental concept of loyalty….” David Hunter – BBC RADIO DRAMA, Producer (Tommies) “…This was fantastic, congratulations to everyone involved. Wonderful stuff…” Marina Calderone – BBC RADIO, Director (The Archers) “…a really compelling drama with a great range in style from comedy to the shocking final tragedy.” Ian Briggs, Screen-Writer (Doctor Who) – See more at: http://trenchindians.com/#sthash.m82T8V2g.dpuf Cast: Richard Sumitro, Huw Parmenter, Ronak Patani, Neet Mohan, Deven Modha and Avin Shah Sound Design & Editor – David Chilton; Recordist – Lucinda Mason Brown; Spot Effects – Alison Carter; Production Support – Philippa Geering and Matt Willis (Unique) #indiansolider #sepoys#audiodrama#radiodrama

    Radio Hoo Hah - [Audio Sketch Comedy]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2017 32:07


    A new Radio Four spoof from Mackenzie & McGuire On Radio Hoohah today: In My Mind delves into the thoughts of Leonora Velvety Constable-Wheeler, and her passion for Pugs, Shakespeare and taking her clothes off when she totally doesn’t realise. Popular soap opera The Burgers has a few surprises in store this week when Mrs White slips on some conditioner in the hairdressers, and What’s New has an exclusive look into Dorothy Ahlwhala’s latest novel “Raspberry Ripple, Iron Hoof”, the latest theatre and music releases, as well as handling the political hot potato – Globalisation. Contains lots of bad language. And swearing. A French and Saunders for the Facebook generation” Allthefestivals.com Listen free for a limited time only! Written, Directed and Performed by Octavia Mackenzie and Ashley McGuire. Edited By: Joe Siddons Running Time : 45 mins #sketchcomedy #audiosketch #comedians #femalecomedians #femalesketchcomedy

    A Brief History Of The Pekka and Strangebone Talent Agency [Audio Comedy]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2017 6:02


    A brief history of the Pekka and Strangebone Talent Agency, which dates back as far as the middle agencies. Read by the ever unusual Fred Strangebone. #weirdcomedy #audiocomedy #audiopodcast #strangehumour #darkhumour

    Ariadne and Leonora [Audio Comedy}

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2017 14:32


    Meet Leonora, the mentally abusive Australian life coach and Ariadne, the Greek Footballers wife who tells us about her bitchy life as a WAG - recently seen in the smash hit show WAG The Musical! Written By: Alyssa Kyria Performed by: Alyssa Kyria Post-Production by: Mariele Runacre-Temple Running Time : 14 mins 13 secs #audiocomedy #wagthemusical #comedy #alyssakyria

    Time Travel Incorporated [Audio Drama]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2017 21:46


    You cannot change anything that has happened. That’s not a threat or a challenge, it’s a fact. Believe me, people have tried. If you do try to stop something that you know happens, then something will go wrong, possibly resulting in a personal injury. You should be travelling purely as an observer, nothing more. Do you understand? A funny, touching audio play about time travel. Recorded in front of a live audience at London’s LOST Theatre. Written by Peter Davis Directed by George Maddocks Produced by Mariele Runacre Temple Sound Recording and Post Production by Tshari King and Erika Bansaki Sound Assisted by Dimitar Angelov Live Foley by Ally Friedman Starring; Andrew Macbean, Daniel Rodruigez, David Beck, Jessica Dennis, Neil Frost, Adam Hall #sciencefiction #timetravel #audiocomedy #liveradiodrama

    Five Kinds Of Silence [Audio Drama]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2017 60:09


    Five Kinds of Silence, by renowned writer Shelagh Stephenson, tells the story of a family living under the power of the vicious Billy, who physically, emotionally, and sexually abuses his wife, Mary, and children, Susan and Janet. Performed by the final year students at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. The play won the 1996 UK Writers Guild‘s Best Original Play award and the 1997 Sony Award for Best Original Drama. Starring: Billy 1 – Paul Jacobs, Billy 2 – Alistair Toovey, Billy 3 – Jake Mitchell, Billy 4 – Reginald Edwards, Susan – Patsy Ferran, Janet – Sophie Bleasdale, Mary – Emily Johnstone, Policewoman (sc 5) – Phoebe Pryce, Lawyer (Sc 8) – Vanessa Scholfield, Psychiatrist (Sc 12, 16) – Gwynneth Keyworth, Psychiatrist (Sc 17) – Phoebe Pryce, Lawyer (Sc 26) – Eva Clifford, Policeman 1 (Sc 3) – Hubert Burton, Policeman 2 (Sc 3) – Samuel Valentine, Police Inspector (Sc 6) – Tom Hansom, Lawyer (Scs 19, 23, 25) – Matt Whitchurch For more information on the RADA students go to http://www.rada.ac.uk/profiles?pg=1 RADA facebook page www.facebook.com/RoyalAcademyOfDramaticArt Like RADA – Film, TV & Radio Dept: Facebook Page Follow Rada: @RADA_London Sound design by Philip Matejtschuk, Mixed by Craig Dormer, Directed by Jeremy Mortimer Warning: This play contains lots of swearing and scenes that may be upsetting for some listeners #shelaghstephenson #jeremymortimer #audiodrama #radiodrama #audioacting

    The Coast of Cormandel; In Search Of King Lear [Audio Drama, Musical]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2017 42:48


    Edward Lear has somehow become separated from his creations. They have no option but to set off in search of him. An excursion, with songs. Performed by Final Year actors at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (2016) Written by Lavinia Murray CAST: Edward Lear George Caple Parrot Evlyne Oyedokun Quangle Wangle, Parrot 2 David Jonsson Jumbly Girl Emma Denly Boy Issy Brazier-Jones Umbrella Maker Jack Riddiford Trout Boy, Dong Jordon Stevens Demon Laurence Stagg Owl Luke Brady Snake Maisie Robinson Lady Jingly Jones Natasha Cowley Foss the Cat Philippa Quinn Nelson, Bo Thomas Martin Music by the company Musical director Jack Riddiford Sound design by Candice Weaver Mixed by Craig Dormer Directed by Jeremy Mortimer #radiodrama #audiodrama #edwardlear #RADA #studentaudiodrama #voiceacting #musical #dramawithmusic

    Black Spartacus, Episode One [Audio Drama]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2017 40:28


    It is 1791 and strange rumours of liberty and the equality of all men have begun to reach the ears of the slaves toiling on the land courtesy of the bloody revolution convulsing the colonial motherland of France. Is it possible that the principles of liberty, brotherhood and equality could apply to a nation of brutalised black slaves? The white masters think not, but one man, Toussaint L’Ouverture, an ex-slave himself, has other ideas. Trusted by all factions in the colony, whites, blacks, and the increasingly powerful mixed race “Mulattoes” Toussaint sets about exploiting the divisions between the Royalist planters and the Revolutionaries from France to create an opening out of which true equality for the slaves may come. It has often been said that men do not make history but history makes men. What better example can there be than the story of Toussaint L’Ouverture an illiterate ex-slave , without training, who had no choice but to find greatness as a leader to rescue his people from a dark chapter of history? In this he is assisted by the fearless meddling Voudou Priestess, Mambo Cecile, and by a young faithful house slave, Marie, poised to undergo an extraordinary transformation from a timid servant to a woman who for the first time dares to dream of freedom and beyond… With thanks to Kay Johnson, Alan Guy, Vivien Guy, Joe Marcell (Board of Thee Black Swan Theatre and Opera Company) and Lucia Hinton and Halo Jones of Art 19 Studios Produced by Thee Black Swan Theatre and Opera Company theeblackswan.co.uk Black Spartacus – Episode One Episodes 2 to 4 can be downloaded free from the Wireless Theatre website: http://www.wirelesstheatrecompany.co.uk/?s=black+spartacus&post_type=product Starring: Judy Hepburn, Lavern Archer, Ben Onwukwe, Claire Jeater, Willie Jonah, Robert Maskell, Olive Miller, Darien Charles, Alan Guy, Bob Phillips, Allister Bain (RIGAUD), Bhasker Patel (BEAUVAIS) Written By : Anthony Maddelena, Edited By : Freddie Cox (Art 19 Studios), Directed By: Joe Charles, Sound Effects: Adrian Leibowitz, Sound Engineer: Freddie Cox (Art 19 Studios) #radiodrama #blackspartacus #Toussaint L’Ouverture

    Open Spots - Audio Play [Comedy]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2017 58:11


    Sean is a stand up comedian earning his stripes on the gruelling London stand up circuit. He’s getting ready for another soulless room-above-a-pub gig when he finds out that a top comedy agent is coming to see him. Will he do the perfect gig and get signed, or will fate work against him and ruin his big chance? They say that stand up is the new Rock’n’Roll, but it’s not so cool getting to the top. A comedy about comedy. Open Spots was recorded live for a full house at The Pleasance Theatre in London on Feb 17th 2012. Starring: Stephen Hill, Kevin Haney, Ben Whitehead, Neil Frost and Ashley McGuire Written By: Stephen Hill and James Gill, Edited By: Tshari King and Matt Blair, Music By: Matt Blair, Directed by: David Beck “An interesting and humorous piece and worth a listen” Remote Goat “A company to watch out for″ Remote Goat Contains Bad Language #audiocomedy #audiodrama #standupcomedy #standup #stephenhill #jamesgill #ashleymcguire #benwhitehead

    Billy Goats Gruff [Children's Audio Story]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2017 12:00


    Classic tale, suitable for children under 5 years old. Narrated by Stephen Critchlow, Tom George, Grace Bishop and Belinda Wiley. Adapted by Jack Bowman. Directed by Jack Bowman. Produced by Saskia Willis. #childrensstory #childrensaudio #childrensradiodrama #audioentertainment #kidsstory

    Dead London [Audio Drama]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2017 21:46


    Based on H.G. Wells's classic tale of Martian invasion, DEAD LONDON sees humanity defeated by a superior military force from another world. Recorded on location at Horsell Common, Surrey, and featuring Brian Blessed as the Voice of the Martians, DEAD LONDON was the winning entry in the 2013 War of the Worlds 75th Anniversary Contest. Now containing 5 extra minutes of never-before-heard material. CAST Dr. Georgina Welles... JOSEPHINE ARDEN Dr. Tom Kane/Survivor 2... TOM SLATTER PC Toland... JACK BOWMAN Dr. Jeff Quinlan/Survivor 1... MATT BLAIR Captain Glover/Dan... MATTHEW HEBDEN Newsreader... MARIELE RUNACRE-TEMPLE Martian Voices... BRIAN BLESSED Written by... JACK BOWMAN and ROBERT VALENTINE Directed by... GEORGE MADDOCKS Recording and Post-Production... MALCOLM THORP Produced by... MARIELE RUNACRE-TEMPLE, JACK BOWMAN and ROBERT VALENTINE

    The Strange Case of Springheel'd Jack: Episode One, The Ghost of Clapham Common [Audio Drama]

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2016 29:13


    London, 1837. A terrifying apparition stalks the night! Constable Jonah Smith must avoid a pair of vicious killers in his hunt for the mysterious figure who will come to be known as… Springheel Jack! PRODUCT DESCRIPTION MULTI-AWARD WINNING AUDIO FANTASY SERIES The Strange Case of Springheel’d Jack – The Ghost of Clapham Common “Wonderfully confident and full of bravura.” Dirk Maggs “Thrilling” Guardian The Springheel Saga, Series One Episode 1, The Ghost Of Clapham Common. Starring: Charlie Adams, Andrew MacBean, Christopher Finney, Matt Jure, Lizzie Goodall, Catlin Birley, Jack Bowman Ben Whitehead, Simon Cruise, Colin Holt, Jonathan Hansler, Ceri Gifford and Julian Glover If you like this, download the rest of the series (8 more episodes) for just £9.99: http://www.wirelesstheatrecompany.co.uk/product-category/the-springheel-saga/ WINNER! Silver Ogle Award Best Fantasy Audio Production of the Year 2013! Written By: Gareth Parker and Robert Valentine, Edited By: Andrew Swann, Music By: Francesco Quadraruopolo Cover artwork by: Jamie Egerton #julianglover #fantasyaudiodrama #thespringheelsaga #springheeljack #radiodrama

    The Chief, starring Nigel Planer - Radio Play [Comedy]

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2016 43:09


    As recent events have revealed, the most important character in Downing Street is not the PM but the cat, in this case Chief Mauser OSCAR, the furriest of all Civil Servants, the witty and opinionated observer of all events inside and outside, keenly commenting on the previous reign as the ousted PM is preparing to leave, making way for a very new regime. Wonderfully indiscreet, Oscar reveals all…. Written by Oliver Cookson Starring Nigel Planer, Rachel Atkins, Stephen Critchlow, Gerard McDermott, Simon Kane, Greg Page, Pip Brignall, Holly Morgan, Zalie Burrow. Directed by Cherry Cookson Editing and post production by Malcolm Thorp Music by Izzy Herschmann #NigelPlaner, #downingstreet, #downingstreetcat #radiodrama #comedy #satire

    The Unrest Cure, By Saki - [Short Story]

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2016 17:19


    Hector Hugh Munro wrote under the pen name of Saki. He was born in 1870 in British Burma and brought up in Devonshire from the age of 2, by two maiden aunts. They apparently hated each other and would compete to be each more strict and fierce with the child than the other. This may account for some of the cruelty of some of his stories. In 1914 he enlisted as a private, he never really came to terms with authority, but nonetheless he was promoted to Sargent and was killed by a snipers bullet in 1916. His last words, recorded by a fellow solider, were; “put that bloody cigarette out” followed by the sound of a shot. His dark comic stories are his lasting legacy. The Unrest Cure, read by Greg Page #saki #shorstories #storytelling

    The Open Window and other Saki Stories - [Short Stories]

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2016 29:42


    Hector Hugh Munro wrote under the pen name of Saki. He was born in 1870 in British Burma and brought up in Devonshire from the age of 2, by two maiden aunts. They apparently hated each other and would compete to be each more strict and fierce with the child than the other. This may account for some of the cruelty of some of his stories. In 1914 he enlisted as a private, he never really came to terms with authority, but nonetheless he was promoted to Sargent and was killed by a snipers bullet in 1916. His last words, recorded by a fellow solider, were; “put that bloody cigarette out” followed by the sound of a shot. His dark comic stories are his lasting legacy. The Open Window Tobermore Read by Greg Page #saki #shortstories #audiostories #storytelling

    Mrs. Packletide's Tiger and Other Saki Stories - [Short Stories]

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2016 21:29


    Hector Hugh Munro wrote under the pen name of Saki. He was born in 1870 in British Burma and brought up in Devonshire from the age of 2, by two maiden aunts. They apparently hated each other and would compete to be each more strict and fierce with the child than the other. This may account for some of the cruelty of some of his stories. In 1914 he enlisted as a private, he never really came to terms with authority, but nonetheless he was promoted to Sargent and was killed by a snipers bullet in 1916. His last words, recorded by a fellow solider, were; "put that bloody cigarette out" followed by the sound of a shot. His dark comic stories are his lasting legacy. Mrs. Packletitde's Tiger The Jesting of Arlington Stringham Read by Greg Page #saki #storytelling #hectorhugomunro #blackhumour #audiostories #radiostories

    Revolution, Murder and Traffic Wardens, Part Two - Radio Play [Comedy]

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2016 24:38


    Mike knows the life of a revolutionary is complicated, and often involves going “off grid,” but this doesn’t usually involve enrolling in Traffic School or chatting your teacher up. Now the bodies are piling up and a mystery caller has begun leaving messages, but are they friend or foe? And can the gang cut it as they become what they once hated? Written by Haydn Jones, with Kate Stone Produced and Directed by Lynne Parker of Funny Women and Jack Bowman Music and Sound Design by Richard Lightman With: Daniel Carter-Hope, Bill Calvert, David Bibby, Anna Maria Nabirye, Simon Burbage and Jenny Bolt. Wardens played by the cast #radiodrama #audiotheatre #comedy

    Revolution, Murder and Traffic Wardens, Part One - Radio Play [Comedy]

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2016 31:26


    Revolution is in the air and Mike is at the helm to overthrow the mighty traffic wardens. With a (slightly reluctant) team behind him, how can Mike lose? But someone else seems to have the traffic wardens in their sights and murder in mind. Can Mike, Alex, Rupert and their local butcher, Mr Halliday find out who’s trying to sabotage their revolution/campaign? And what’s this Warden Welfare support group that keeps popping up everywhere? Written by Haydn Jones, with Kate Stone Produced and Directed by Lynne Parker of Funny Women, and Jack Bowman Music and Sound Design by Richard Lightman With: Daniel Carter-Hope, Bill Calvert, David Bibby, Anna Maria Nabirye, Simon Burbage and Jenny Bolt. Wardens played by the cast. #radiodrama #radiocomedy #trafficwardens

    The Chief, starring Nigel Planer - Radio Play [Comedy]

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2016 43:09


    As recent events have revealed, the most important character in Downing Street is not the PM but the cat, in this case Chief Mauser OSCAR, the furriest of all Civil Servants, the witty and opinionated observer of all events inside and outside, keenly commenting on the previous reign as the ousted PM is preparing to leave, making way for a very new regime. Wonderfully indiscreet, Oscar reveals all…. Written by Oliver Cookson Starring Nigel Planer, Rachel Atkins, Stephen Critchlow, Gerard McDermott, Simon Kane, Greg Page, Pip Brignall, Holly Morgan, Zalie Burrow. Directed by Cherry Cookson Editing and post production by Malcolm Thorp Music by Izzy Herschmann #NigelPlaner, #downingstreet, #downingstreetcat #radiodrama #comedy #satire

    The Springheel Saga - Series Finale Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2016 2:29


    The final trailer for the last-ever episode of Wireless Theatre's hit SciFi/Fantasy audio drama series, The Springheel Saga... The Secret of Springheel'd Jack - Episode Three: The Lords of the World. Starring Christopher Finney and Andrew Shepherd, with Jenny Runacre, David Benson, Matthew Kelly, Shane Rimmer and Katy Manning. Out 20th September, from WirelessTheatre.co.uk. #fantasy #radiodrama #katymanning #doctorwho #springheeledjack

    Springheel'd Jack Super Trailer - [Fantasy Trailer]

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2016 5:38


    A bumper trailer for all 3 series of multi-award winning audio series The Springheel Saga. The series 3 finale, The Lords Of The World starring Katy Manning will be released on September 20th. #springheeledjack #matthewkelly #katymanning #julianglover #fantasyaudio #radiodrama

    Davis & McQuillan - Radio Play [Musical Comedy]

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2016 19:07


    Welcome to the tale of Hoight Flagrin and Jack Else, two musical forces destined for great things. Just not necessarily together…. Do you want to find out more? Yes. Yes you do.. A new musical comedy play from Davis & McQuillan. #musicalcomedy #davisandmcquillan #audiotheatre #comedy #mightyboosh #flightofthechoncords #radiodrama #radiocomedy "So weird! Like The Mighty Boosh but even funnier. I am laughing so hard and the music is so funny – honestly, you have got to hear this” John Clough, Fife

    Help, I'm A Prisoner In A Toothpaste Factory, P2 - Radio Drama [Children's]

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2016 49:01


    Part 2 of classic radio drama written by John Antrobus and recorded live at The Leicester Square Theatre, London #johnantrobus #childrensdrama #audiotheatre #wirelesstheatrekids

    Rumplestiltskin - Radio Drama [Children's]

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2016 24:35


    New drama of the classic story, Rumplestiltskin read by Grace Bishop, Tom George and Stephen Critchlow. Directed by Jack Bowman and produced by Saskia Willis #rumplestiltskin #fairytale #kidsdrama #childrenstheatre

    The Hand - Audio Story [Children's]

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2016 13:42


    The Hand, a spooky tale written by Guy de Maupassant #spooky #kidsradio #kidsstorytelling

    Help, I'm A Prisoner In A Toothpaste Factory, P1 - Radio Drama [Children's]

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2016 23:56


    As Ronnie is brushing his teeth one morning, a message appears on the ribbon of toothpaste... Part one of the classic story written by John Antrobus and recorded live at the Leicester Square Theatre. #johnantrobus #spikemilligan #kidsdrama #audioforchildren #childrenstheatre #stuffforkids #kidstheatre

    Barry The Dirty Habit Hobgoblin - Radio Drama [Children's]

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2016 17:16


    Barry is a goblin with a very naughty habit... he can't stop picking his nose! Can you help Barry? Written by Louisa Ashton and read by Ruth Calkin #kidsdrama #kidstheatre #radiodramaforchildren #storytellingforkids

    The Cask of Amontillado - Binaural Radio Drama [Horror]

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2016 3:09


    The Cask of Amontillado is Edgar Allan Poe’s short but enigmatic masterpiece. Set in an unnamed Italian City we hear the story of how Montresor lures Fortunato through the catacombs into the Montresor family vault and there chains him up and bricks him in for eternity. Why he does it we will never know, but he does so with a casual savagery that is truly chilling. “Cask’ was recorded on location in ancient vaults. Every footstep and cough, every brick and every echo are captured and you will never forget hearing the final, faraway declamation: ‘In pace requiescat!’ This is a BINAURAL recording and must be listened to with headphones for the full effect. We suggest listening alone…. in the dark….! #binaural #horror #audio #edgarallenpoe #radiodrama

    Fred Stragebone's Pub Crawl - Comedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2016 9:27


    Oddball Fred Strangebone takes us on a very weird pub crawl around London's strangest drinking establishments #weirdcomedy #pubreviews #comedy

    Lie Detector - Radio Drama [Satire]

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2016 14:45


    A suspect is questioned by a secret service agent using sophisticated polygraph equipment with surprising results. Starring: Reuben Anderson and Mariele Runacre Temple. Written By: Peter Yates Directed By: Neil Frost Running Time: 13.5 Minutes #radiodrama #satire #liedetector #audiotheatre

    147 - Short Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2016 17:22


    Our hero is the world’s first Tourettes Snooker player – and he’s in the world final. Will he be able to stay quiet with all the tension? Find out… Written By: Stuart Price Starring: Joseph Elmo Snow Edited By: Stuart Price Running Time: 15 mins 22 secs #shortstory #snooker #147 #audio #storytelling

    The Chicken Salad of a Troubled Mind - Radio Drama [Drama]

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2016 27:51


    We follow the footsteps of Sarah as she attempts to lunch with her mum, and bond with her sister, without her inner most thoughts brimming over the edge. Winner of our Young Writers Competition! 20 year old Helen Monks is a writer from Birmingham, who’s poetic style of writing caught the judges attention. Starring : Keri Penfold Baker, Emma Noakes, Bishanya Vincent, Jane How and Paul Bonner Written By: Helen Monks, Edited By: Craig Bulpitt, Directed By: Tom Brazier #radiodrama #youngwriters #writingcompetition #mentalhealth

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