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Yorick Radio Productions is bringing you Radio plays, Documentaries, short stories and whatever else happened to float through our brains at the time. Some of our regular shows include: Theoretically theatrical: A documentary style show about theatre, creative pursuits and behind the scenes. Scintillating Stories: Where we read short stories. Page Parle: Where we interview authors and performers. Radio Revelry: Where we perform Radio plays.

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    Scintillating Stories: Gauridi's Daughters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 27:02


    Content Warning: Death of a childIn this episode we hear the story of complex parent child relationships. What makes a mother? Is it love and care? And what do we take for granted? We apologise for any mispronunciations in the narration of this story.  Support the Show.

    Scintillating Stories: I Want to Name Myself

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 10:05


    In this episode we are delighted to present a non fiction piece by Harper Walton. In it they discuss the complex relationship between identity, transition and names. To hear more from Harper: Instagram: harperwalton_Support the Show.

    Scintillating Stories: Discovering the Artist Gertrude Sandmann

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 15:06


    Yorick is back from our break and bringing you fantastic new stories! In this episode we have a beautiful and poignant non fiction piece by Emily L Quint Freeman. She tells us about the life of the Lesbian, German-Jewish artist Gertrude Sandmann and the impact she had on her community.  This piece was originally published in Mocking Owl Roost.Support the show

    Scintillating stories: Petroudi and Itse

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 10:39


    In this episode we read two collections of poetry. The first, by Vasiliki Petroudi, examines folklore and literature through a new lens. The second, by Birgit Itse, takes life observations and spins them into funny ditties!Support the show

    Scintillating Stories: Vestiges of a Misspent Youth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 12:51


    In this episode we read a beautifully tragic tale of pain and endurance by Shannon Frost Greenstein.Shannonis the author of “Pray for Us Sinners,” a fiction collection with Alien Buddha Press, and “An Oral History of One Day in Guyana,” a chapbook from Bullsh*t Lit.Follow Shannon at shannonfrostgreenstein.com or on Twitter at @ShannonFrostGre. Insta: @zarathustra_speaksSupport the show

    2023 Outtakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 47:20


    We're ringing in the New Year with a celebration of all of our goofs and gaffs! We hope that you enjoy looking back at our silliest moments with us! Thank you so much to the authors and actors who worked with us, to the whole Yorick Team and, of course, our lovely listeners! We look forward to bringing you more creative chaos in 2024!Support the show

    Scintillating Stories: I Curled with Bauchans

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2023 18:03


    In our festive episode we read a story by Chief Jester Rosie Beech. We follow Eunice into the forest to play a strange game with stranger team mates. You have to keep your wits about you when you encounter living folklore!This piece was originally published in Crab Apple Literary Magazine. Support the show

    Scintillating Stories: Flash fiction collection

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 14:53 Transcription Available


    In this episode we read three wonderful stories! The Academy of Avian Excellence by Elynor Kamil (Content warning: animal cruelty) Homecoming by Fenja Hill Elsa's Pig by Zusana StorrierIncludes music by Kevin Macleod (Evening Melodrama)  Support the show

    Page Parle: Dr Nancy Glass

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 17:02


    In this episode we speak to author Dr Nancy Glass. She has been published in Intima: A Journal of Narrative Medicine, in The Journal of Narrative Visions, and won the 2022 Writer's League of Texas Manuscript Contest in General Nonfiction. She retired from clinical practice after forty years as Distinguished Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics in 2022.  Support the show

    Scintillating Stories: The Longest Minute

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2023 21:38 Transcription Available


    Content warning: Infant deathIn this episode we read a profound and thoughtful piece by Nancy L. Glass. It follows a doctors experience of providing hospice care and all the little moments that are so important for both the family and the doctor.Support the show

    Scintillating Stories: A Dubious Undertaking

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 12:49


    In this episode we hear a darkly comic story by Philip Whiteland about everything that could possibly go wrong at a funeral home!Support the show

    Scintillating Stories: Shane and Evans Poetry

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 17:16


    In this episode we are reading two wonderful collections of poems. The first set are by Brandon Shane and the second by  RG Evans. They take us through war torn landscapes, intimately sad and funny moments and ask us to think about what makes us who we are.Support the show

    Halloween Special: Ghost Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 42:26 Transcription Available


    Happy Halloween everyone!In honour of the holiday the Yorick team are here to share some of their own ghost stories. We discuss phantom bakers that refuse to end their shift, a parcel from the ghostal service and the ghosts from fiction that made us the writers we are today!Support the show

    Radio Revelry: The Hidden Malice

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 31:19 Transcription Available


    Content warning: Murder, implications of suicideAs a special Halloween treat we are delighted to bring you a terrifying play by Ellis Jamieson. In beautiful Elizabethan style dialogue we weave a tale of jealousy, entitlement and tragedy. SANTANO was played my MJ Burns DONATO by Catriona Scott Doctor REVELO by Rosie Beech Cara by Arianna Ellis And BOX by Ellis JaimiesonSupport the show

    Scintillating Stories: Behind Every Beautiful Thing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 31:57 Transcription Available


    Content warning: Mentions of torture, death, sexual contentThe spooky celebrations continue with a fantastically horrifying story from our Editing Knight, MJ Burns. In our increasingly technology heavy world it can be hard to tell what is IT wizardry, and what might just be something supernatural. This story was first published  in Tangled Web Magazine: https://www.inspiringfiction.com/issue-3-digital-magazineSupport the show

    Scintillating Stories: So Long We Become the Flowers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 15:21 Transcription Available


    Content warning: Mentions of death and dyingYorick's favourite time of year is back! We begin our celebration of the spooky season with a beautifully haunting story by Ellis Jamieson, our Admin Magician. This story was first published  in the Parliament Literary Journal: https://www.parliamentlit.com/ellis-jamieson Support the show

    Radio Revelry: Thirteen Skulls

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 29:08


    Content warning: Body horrorWe are already getting excited for Halloween with this eerie episode of Radio Revelry!This is a horror story focusing on a mother and son, Nessa and Dale, who are hired to assist an elderly woman living alone. Dale and his miscreant friend, Gareth, quickly begin to realise that there is more to Beatie than meets the eye, and that some things should be left a mystery for everyone's sake. CreditsIn Thirteen Skulls by Paul Robbie StoyleDale was played by Jack AyresNessa by Dominique FlookBeatie by Noni LewisAnd Gareth by Geraint PickardIt was directed by Rosie Beech All other parts were played by members of the cast and crewSupport the show

    Under Construction: The Team's Stories (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 51:22


    CW: Blood and violence between 12:20 - 13:15.We are excited to bring you the first episode of our new series, Under Construction. We take a close look at early drafts of writing and offer constructive feedback and editing tips in a fun and lighthearted way. Our team have volunteered to run the gauntlet first and have offered pieces to be analysed. We chat about the joys and embarrassment of looking back at our young writing, how we grew to love editing, and rage against adverbs. Support the show

    Scintillating Stories: Giska, Anderson, Tomaro and Fox

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 13:08 Transcription Available


    In this episode we read four fantastic poems:'The Problem with Conservationists' by Grace Giska'Inheritance' by Corinne Anderson'As Surely As' and 'Debris That Hurries By' by Ken Tomaro and Nolcha FoxSupport the show

    Page Parle: Kanwal Preet and Niki Hatzidis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 32:35


    In this episode we interview two fantastic authors, Kanwal Preet and Niki Hatzidis. We chat about how writing has shaped their lives and why it is important for literature to discuss sensitive topics. Support the show

    Scintillating Stories: A Body Taken and The Heartless Drops

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 17:26


    Content warning: Violence, unwanted pregnancy, miscarriage, kidnapping, acid attacks.In this episode we read two pieces that explore themes bodily autonomy.Our first is a short story by Niki Hatzidis about a potential worst case scenario where human rights around pregnancy in America continue to be stripped away. Our second is a poem by Dr Kanwal Preet that talks about the impacts that acid attacks have and how survivors defy their attackers. Support the show

    Page Parle: Spring Playwrights

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 32:22 Transcription Available


    In this episode we interview three wonderful playwrights, Paul Stoyle, Matt Hanf and Bethany Dickens Assaf. We chat about their inspirations, processes and the common ground between horror and comedy. Support the show

    Radio Revelry: The Simulation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 17:40 Transcription Available


    In this episode we conduct a comedic and heartfelt experiment with Dr Nikki Teagues and her girlfriend Claudia. Together they learn the best way to communicate with parental units, and each other. The Simulation was written by Bethany Dickens AssafYou can hear more from her here: https://www.bethanydickens.com/Nikki was played by Ellisha O' DonnellClaudia by Rosie BeechRobot Mom by Alice GoldRobot Dad by Mark McCaoimhin Support the show

    Scintillating Stories: Black Star, Taking up Serpents, A Midnight Call

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 15:36 Transcription Available


    Content Warning: Murder, Snakes, Racism.In this episode we have three fantastic short stories. First we dip into a murder mystery for a brush with danger. Then we tend to snakes with a higher purpose. Finally we travel with a young Filipino author as she confronts her dreams.We would like to thank Winfrey Padlan for voicing Marisa. Author's social media: Jack Dowd - https://jackdowdswritingblog.wordpress.com/Niles Reddick - https://nilesreddick.com/Ceth Isle - https://www.facebook.com/princethomas.sinel?comment_id=Y29tbWVudDo2MzY1MTA3Mzg1MzI3OThfMTY4ODc1OTkwNDg5Nzc4MA%3D%3D Support the show

    Scintillating stories: Johnstone, Betts and Westfall

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 25:34 Transcription Available


    Content warning: Mentions of death and suicideIn this episode we share three Wonderfull collections of poetry by Shane Johnstone, Virginia Betts and Elinora Westfall. These collections explore some of the most specific of human emotions through beautiful language, confronting honesty, and a sprinkling of humour in the right places. Guest Links:Shane: https://www.facebook.com/shanejohnstonefictionVirginia: https://virginiabetts.com Elinora: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/elinora-westfall-9153941b7Support the show

    Scintillating Stories: My Polar Summer, an essay by Agatha Lin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 11:22 Transcription Available


    In this episode we hear a wonderfully surreal story about a teenager trying to explain just what happened to her family during the summer holiday.Read by Ariadne Taw.The story was first published in Litro Magazine, Vol. 183 (US Print Edition March 2023), and is available online at https://www.litromagazine.com/looking-to-buy-short-stories-that-transport-look-no-further/litro-183-place/litro-183-place-my-polar-summer-an-essay-by-agatha-lin/Halloween competition info: https://yorickradioproductions.com/339-2/Support the show

    Theoretically Theatrical: My Soul is a Private Place

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 17:41 Transcription Available


    Content warning: Period typical smoking.This episode is an adaptation of Truman Capote's famous interview with Marlon Brando in 1956. These were two men who, in very different ways, specialised in social engineering. We watch them perform a strange dance of etiquette and manipulation. In My Soul is a Private Place Brando was played by Catriona ScottAnd Capote by Rosie BeechMusic Credits:A Geishas Lament by Steve Oxenhttps://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/a-geishas-lament/1639Support the show

    Page Parle: Virginia Betts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 24:47 Transcription Available


    In this episode we speak to the fantastic author Virginia Betts about her love of Gothic stories, the advantages of different publishing routes and the ways that her neurodiversity inspires her creativity.Virginia's website: https://virginiabetts.com/Support the show

    Calling Welsh Voice Actors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 2:26


    We are looking for actors for an upcoming production of Radio Revelry, "Thirteen Skulls" by Paul Robbie Stoyle.Yorick is specifically seeking performers who are Welsh, of Welsh heritage or with cultural links to Wales.  There are four roles available: Dale, Nessa, Beatie and Gareth. Link to our actors application form:https://forms.gle/h8MbuVGcu5vReLxH9Please share this opportunity with actors that would be interested. We look forward to hearing from you!Support the show

    Scintillating Stories: Gifted

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 18:38 Transcription Available


    In this episode we hear a wonderful non fiction piece by Virginia Betts. She explores her lived experience as an autistic woman, her diagnostic journey and ways that her neurodiversity allows her to explore the world in unique and interesting ways. Virginia's website: https://virginiabetts.com/Support the show

    Radio Revelry: Animals Switching into Servants. Collective Bargaining 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 10:53 Transcription Available


    Content warning for raunchy humour and innuendo. In this episode of Radio Revelry we are delighted to present a wonderful comic play by Matt Hanf. Cinderella is a classic fairytale that has been told in different ways all over the world. This time the mice have a bone to pick with the Fairy Godmother. Get ready to take on the injustice of the class system, find out exactly what a thymus is, and tackle far too many balls!Animals Switching into servants. Collective Bargaining 101 was written by Matt HanfThe Footman was played by Catriona ScottThe Fairy Godmother by Ellis JamiesonAnd the Union Rep by Rosie BeechThe music was Merry Go by Kevin Macleod.Support the show

    Page Parle: June Gemmell and Birgit Itse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 36:31


    In this episode we speak to two wonderful authors about their writing journeys. We chat about how vital good editing is to Flash fiction, writing in multiple languages and the highs and lows of constructive criticism. Guest social media:June: Twitter: @june_gemmellBrigit:Instagram: @omataolineFacebook: Becoming Happy BooksSupport the show

    Scintillating Stories: Candlemas, Hovering, Donmouth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 16:46 Transcription Available


    Content Warning: Death of a loved oneIn this episode, we have three wonderful short stories. We start with a tale told by a grandfather on a walk with his grandchild. Then we hear the reminiscences of a woman caring for her sick husband. Finally we take a walk down to the waters edge to see its beauty in a whole new light. Author's social media: June:Twitter @june_gemmellBirgit: www.instagram.com/omataoline https://www.facebook.com/becominghappybooksSupport the show

    Scintillating stories: White Rabbit: A Little Haze Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 24:51 Transcription Available


    In this episode we follow a pair of students as they make an eerie pit stop and try to find somewhere to spend the night. But something unexpected seems to following them, or maybe it's always one step ahead. Marianna's social media: Instagram: marianna.hawk TikTok: marianna.hawk More information about our submissions window: https://yorickradioproductions.com/submissions/Support the show

    Scintillating Stories: Leaf Relief

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 17:19 Transcription Available


    In this episode we read a short story by Ian Forth about an elderly woman who finds comfort in gardening and watches her memories and her present mingle like the flowers in her borders. You can hear more from us on our website: https://yorickradioproductions.comSupport the show

    Cozy Critiques: All's Well That Ends Well

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 23:32 Transcription Available


    CW: Mention of sexual assault and torture. In this episode we analyse one of Shakespeare's least popular plays and review the the Royal Shakespeare Theatre's 2022 production directed by Blanche McIntyre.Featuring music from the Early Music - Classical Guitar Ensemble. You can listen to more of their music here: http://www.jsayles.com/familypages/EarlyMusic.htmYou can read more about the RSC production here: https://www.rsc.org.uk/alls-well-that-ends-well/Support the show

    Page Parle: Dr Susan Mary Ruben

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 27:18 Transcription Available


    In this episode we speak to author and former psychiatrist Dr Susan Mary Ruben. We chat about returning to creative writing later in life, being inspired by interesting interactions and how writing groups and mentorships can help us push ourselves creatively. You can hear more from Susan on; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sue.rubenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/suerubenart/And read more of her short stories here:  https://www.stories.standard.co.uk/competition#l-sue-rubenYou can see more from Yorick Radio here: https://yorickradioproductions.com/Support the show

    Page Parle: Martina Reisz Newberry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 16:47 Transcription Available


    In this episode we speak to the lovely poet and author Martina. We chat about her early love of poetry, the importance of outside influences to your work and how she goes about putting together a collection of poems. You can hear more from Martina here: https://martinanewberry.wordpress.com/And stay up to date with Yorick here: https://yorickradioproductions.com/Support the show

    Theoretically Theatrical: Phoebe Angeni

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 22:27 Transcription Available


    In this episode of theoretically theatrical we speak to the wonderfully entertaining Phoebe Angeni. We chat about the difference between writing poetry and for the stage, her new book Longitudes & Latitudes and the absolute necessity of teamwork and community building during a show.You can hear more from Phoebe at her website www.phoebeangeni.com or @phoebe_angeni on all social media.Support the show

    Scintillating Stories: Closer to Midnight

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 14:56 Transcription Available


    In this episode we hear a story by Dr Susan Mary Ruben. We follow a new widow as she goes on a grey gap year and seizes the day, before the clock strikes midnight. Read by Lisa ChaeContent warning: discussions of grief and terminal illness. Support the show

    Scintillating Stories: Erica September Carrington and Other Poems

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 8:13 Transcription Available


    In this episode we are sharing a collection of poems by Martina Reisz Newberry.  Martina Reisz Newberry is the author of 6 books of poetry and her work has been published in several magazines and collections. Her most recent book is Glyphs.   Her books are available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Martina+Reisz+Newberry&i=stripbooks&crid=25FCZZQ3BJQ5P &sprefix=martina+reisz+newberry%2Cstripbooks%2C245&ref=nb_sb_nossSupport the show

    Theoretically Theatrical: Community Arts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 12:57


    In this episode we look at some of the ways that performance skills can be used to help vulnerable members of their community.You can find our website here:https://yorickradioproductions.com/Support the show

    Scintillating Stories: Cautionary tales for children

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 10:10 Transcription Available


    In this episode we read satirical poems by Hillary Bellock, mocking the trend of over the top violent lessons in 19th century children's books. Henry King; Who chewed bits of String, and was early cut off in Dreadful Agonies.Matilda; Who told Lies, and was Burned to Death.Lord Lundy; Who was too Freely Moved to Tears, and thereby ruined his Political Career.George;Who played with a Dangerous Toy, and suffered a Catastrophe of considerable Dimensions.You can read these and more poems here: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/27424/27424-h/27424-h.htmMusic: Run Amok by Kevin MacLeodOur submissions page: https://yorickradioproductions.com/submissions/Support the show

    Page Parley: Moniack Mhor

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 51:20 Transcription Available


    In this episode we speak to five wonderful authors, Charli Haynes, Catriona Scott, Arianna Ellis, Monica Burns and Ellis Jamieson, about their experience at the wonderful creative writing centre Moniack Mhor.  You can find Moniack Mhor's website here: www.moniackmhor.org.uk    You can submit your work to us here: https://yorickradioproductions.comSupport the show

    Scintillating Stories: Lady With a Lamp

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 20:34


    Content warnings: Mentions of abortionIn this episode we read a story by Dorothy Parker. We join a slightly overbearingly positive woman at the bedside of her sick friend. Even while she dominates the conversation, pieces of the truth break free.  You can submit your creative writing to the podcast through our website: https://yorickradioproductions.com/submissions/Support the show

    Theoretically Theatrical: Winsome Pinnock

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 15:45


    In this episode we are looking at the work of renowned Black British playwright Winsome Pinnock. We discuss her creative analysis of her cultural influences, examine three of her plays and celebrate her impact on British Theatre!Support the show

    Scintillating stories: Black American Poetry

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 14:25


    In honour of Black History Month in America and Canada we are sharing a collection of poems by Black American writers. Authors featured:   Phillis Wheatley Peters, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Henrietta Cordelia Ray, George Moses Horton, Joseph Seamon Cotter Sr, Josephine D. Heard.Music: Night Latch Key Blues Performed by Virginia Liston, accompanied by Ernest Elliot and Clarence Williams.Featured Charity: Stop Hate UKhttps://www.stophateuk.org/donate/Support the show

    Page Parle: Lau Ca

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 11:24


    In this episode we speak to author and micro story enthusiast Lau Ca. We discuss the lived experiences behind her first book, how little and often builds a writing practice, and the importance of finding creativity in your everyday life. You can read more from Lau Ca here:http://www.lauca.euSupport the show

    Scintillating stories: The Witch Doctor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 20:36


    In this episode we read a story by Amos Tutuola. Our protagonists learn that you shouldn't fear the dead, especially when they owe you a debt.Support the show

    Page Parle: J.V. Hilliard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 22:57


    In this episode we chat to author J.V Hilliard about his journey to becoming an author with the support of his friends and family, the importance of bringing business mindsets to promoting your work, and the fun of writing in the Fantasy genre your own way!Find J.V here:Website: https://www.jvhilliard.com/Twitter:@jvhilliardbooksInstagram:@JVHilliardbooksFacebook: J. V. HilliardSupport the show

    2022 Outtakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2023 35:58


    Happy New Year! As we move forward lets take a moment to glance back at our funny moments!Thank you for listening and supporting our third year. Please get in touch via our social media if you have any suggestions of things that you would like to hear! Support the show

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