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Magic Island Storytelling Theatre: Strange Tales From The Isle Of Arran: Ghost & fairy tales & more.
I've written a lot of things over the years, many dramas for the BBC and Wireless Theatre Company, a smattering for Big Finish, and now a whole decades' worth of epic productions for Audible, many of them performed by some of the famous people imaginable - no nonsense movie stars, indeed. But still, such is the nature of my career and my body of work, the piece that means most to me is the one that's found least of an audience. This is my novel Dances Sacred & Profane, my most personal work, which I tentatively published on Kindle but never did much to publicize, most of all because it was so personal, a deeper revelation of the person and the artist that I am, and the more of an audience I drew to it, the more I feared some callous online remark, or cluster of such, that would wound me deeply: in many ways DSP is as personal as a diary - of myself at a certain crucial moment in my life, certainly. But that moment is past and so now I feel the confidence to perform the story myself here and see if it doesn't find a wider audience. It's an unusual story, seeking the more unusual listener: though it's a kind of sequel to a classic vampire story (I won't say which at this stage, as it would give too much away), it's essentially sui generis, by no means a fangs-and-coffin blood-and-thunder shocker, having strong elements of historical novel and romance and plays freely back and forth between these generic levels in a non-generic way. Here's chapter one (this is going to take some time), but if you want to read the whole thing in one go, here's a link to the book itself -https://www.amazon.co.uk/DANCES-SACRED-PROFANE-Gothic-Romance-ebook/dp/B00858QERM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=618EPBGMNR0B&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.sWZuRZQE4S13Q2JvUdAfhg.T8Q93Ja8uUlMxuz2WAUEHKXAMAIbJsQ-xHantlcPOyc&dib_tag=se&keywords=dances+sacred+and+profane+marty+ross&qid=1746793289&s=digital-text&sprefix=dances+sacred+and+profane+marty+ross%2Cdigital-text%2C67&sr=1-1Also, make allowances for my voice - the narrating character is female and should ideally be performed by a female actor, but I couldn't ask such an actor to make the kind of long term unpaid commitment this is going to require, so please make imginative allowances.
May is a provocatively, spirited month of the year. It started with the fires of Beltain, budding trees, blooming flowers, and Mother's Day. In the middle of the month, the Blood Moon will cast the sky into an eerie glow as a total lunar eclipse. The Flower Moon will rise near the end of the month, reminding us all that growth stems from transformation. It is a metamorphic month of mothers and moons. So with that in mind, we are delighted to bring you two stories this month, Windover and Hide. Windover comes to us from the Wireless Theatre Company. It is a supernatural story set on the wild Atlantic coast of North Devon. This ethereal ghost story follows a young woman named Jenny who is on the brink of some major life changes. Jenny is troubled by spectral visions of the past and an unresolved tragedy. The story includes the voice talent of Beth Eyre who has also appeared in two 11th Hour Challenge productions - Ivory Tower and The Radcliffe Square Labrinyth. An atmospheric ghost story set on the wild Atlantic coast of North Devon, told through the eyes of Jenny, a girl of nearly nineteen, whose recently deceased grandmother, Mary, has bequeathed her ‘Windover,' the cottage where she is staying with her father and his girlfriend during the summer vacation. Before long Jenny starts to be troubled by visions of two teenage girls, and learns, from a photograph taken in 1934, that these girls are her grandmother, Mary and her friend Cathy. As the days go by and Jenny becomes increasingly disturbed by the visions, she befriends Stephen, a neighbouring farmer and tries to enlist his help in making sense of what's happening to her. Stephen, however, is evasive and little by little Jenny finds herself drawn into the tragic events that occurred nearly eighty years earlier. Starring - Emma Kelly, Sean Baker, Richard Holt, Colleen Prendergast, Beth Eyre, Amy Raine Jackson, Richard Reed and Pamela Binns Written by Brita Bradbury, Directed by Cherry Cookson, Edited by Malcolm Thorp, Produced by Mariele Runacre Temple Hide is a special Mother's Day treat for all those tired mums out there. This short fright will remind you that sometimes there is something under the bed and we still don't want to know about it. The story comes to us from Quirky Voices Presents and Sarah Golding. Sarah has been an 11th Hour Challenge participant from the beginning and has been a part of 13 different productions including - The Hidden Truths, Castle of Horror, and Fidget. Created by Sarah Golding of Quirky Voices Presents A short horror story full of tension and ....horror. Tom, a young boy cannot get to sleep - he hears something...someone breathing in his bedroom late at night. His mum, trying to get her work done tries to comfort him.
Join Jere and Jen as they review some of the spookiest spoken stories that Hoopla has to offer! They will review radio versions of some favorite Twilight Zone episodes as well as a live-performance radio drama. Titles discussed: "To Serve Man" Twilight Zone Radio Drama, "The Midnight Sun" Twilight Zone Radio Drama, "The Odyssey Of Flight 33" Twilight Zone Radio Drama, and "The Grimm of Stottesden Hall" from The Wireless Theatre Company.
The gang's back together! And we invite you to check out some of our partners, Wireless Theatre Company at https://www.wirelesstheatrecompany.co.uk/ and our good friend Viktor at the Viktor's Reality Youtube channel, right here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ViktorsReality
The gang's back together! And we invite you to check out some of our partners, Wireless Theatre Company at https://www.wirelesstheatrecompany.co.uk/ and our good friend Viktor at the Viktor's Reality Youtube channel, right here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ViktorsReality
For one night only The Wireless Theatre Company resurrected the world's greatest detective partnership of Sherlock Holmes and Dr John Watson for a live audio recording; Sherlock Holmes Strikes Back Written and performed by Matthew Woodcock and Peter Davis, Sherlock Holmes Strikes Back! takes you on a funny, fast-paced adventure against some of England's deadliest foes, with all the excitement of a live radio recording.
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Host: Gareth Davies.Produced by The Sound Boutique. Gareth chats with multi award-winning scripted audio producer Jack Bowman about starting his career and being starstruck by Brian Blessed.Links Jack's website: http://bit.ly/3oryk6i Jack on Twitter: http://bit.ly/39n6hRi Creative Cuppa Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3kXDSofscreenless on Twitter: http://bit.ly/3mM0WXMscreenless on Facebook: http://bit.ly/3efk6Cescreenless on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2GkjKO9 Creative Cuppa Homepage: https://bit.ly/32iKRBw Starting a podcast? See what The Sound Boutique can do for you: https://bit.ly/2Zl3q6s Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/creativecuppa)
Hello all!WELCOME! TO SEASON 3 OF THIS INDIE VOICE ACTING HOW-TO PODCAST with me Sarah Golding!VERY excited to be back into MADIVA mode and OH WOW have I got a groovy season of how-to interviews on VOICE ACTING for youuuu! We start with one of my biggest influences in creating in the indie audio fiction world -THE BRILLYANT Mariele Runacre-Temple...of Wireless Theatre Company and Audible Uk. Mariele is the founder of Wireless annnnddd is now doing amazing things as the Casting Director for Audible UK. (And yes she did just cast SANDMAN OMG)We talk all things Mariele's ways in-to what she does now from her indie acting roots, and our main focus was on how to make THE GROOVIEST REELS? We look at three sample reels from folks Mariele has cast (Thanks to them and their agents!) and showcase what MARIELE feels are shining examples and bastions of audio awesome content types/ranges to showcase on your reels....so do listen, and...learn! We also look at the Audible casting process - how it currently works and how YOU can get cast by being proactive, innovative and simply showcase the audio awesome of ....you!If you have already listened, the EMAIL to send things to re your interest in being cast isss....voices@audible.co.uk - DO email them - IF you want to....and remember, some folks will be invited in for casting calls as a result of that reading, and THAT COULD BE YOUUUU....Other top tips are things like:GET ON SPOTLIGHT! (It costs)Separate out your reels..Scottish, Lancashire, Cockney etcUSE YOUR PHONE If you haven't got anything else GET YOU OUT THERE NO MATTER WHAT!JOIN COMMUNITIES LIKE -Audio Drama Hub/Join FB Forums/Join CommunitiesBe proactive -email people -find production companies and send them your reelsCONTACTS -Browse that and hustle!Don’t send your MP3/WAV file but do send a link to it in your email....THE REELS WE SHOWCASE ARE FROM:Jessica Dennis - Voice reel 1 > Husky, Emotional range Will Howard - Voice Reel 2 > Hugely Versatile, Young, Pippa Bennet- Warner Voice Reel 3 > Accent - Audio Drama reel specific US / UKRP accent - Classic, FlawlessHave to say, we do praise Fred Greenhalgh and yes he is HUGELY AMAZING and running audio fiction creating courses worth your time -LINK HERE if you are starting out in making audio and want to not just act, but direct, produce and everything...LINKS TO MARIELE:Mariele TwitterWireless Theatre TwitterWireless theatre websiteAudible WebsiteSOEnjoy! And IF YOU are just starting out, I am running a foundation in voice acting course in September - Earlybird price £100 if place taken before 31/08/2020 - we will practice and do auditions, write blogs, look at voice reels and create character voices, and fathom how to organise yourself as a voice actor, and practice excellent vocal care and MORE! You can join in this groovy fun - 5 week course, 1 hour a week by checking out the Quirky Website....DO COME!Thanks for listening!Happy Voice Acting People!SarahxSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/QuirkyVoices)
A special edition of Read On - The Audiobook Show featuring part two of 'The Murder of Roger Ackroyd' by Agatha Christie adapted by Ross Burman and performed by The Wireless Theatre Company. This episode also goes behind the scenes and interviews the actors, producer and even spot effects.
A special edition of Read On - The Audiobook Show featuring part one of 'The Murder of Roger Ackroyd' by Agatha Christie adapted by Ross Burman and performed by The Wireless Theatre Company. The cast includes Juliette Stevenson, Steve Hodson, Ben Whitehead and more. We also explore why this book was chosen to represent the RNIB Talking Book service.
A Supernatural Radio Play An atmospheric ghost story set on the wild Atlantic coast of North Devon, told through the eyes of Jenny, a girl of nearly nineteen, whose recently deceased grandmother, Mary, has bequeathed her ‘Windover,' the cottage where she is staying with her father and his girlfriend during the summer vacation. Before long Jenny starts to be troubled by visions of two teenage girls, and learns, from a photograph taken in 1934, that these girls are her grandmother, Mary and her friend Cathy. As the days go by and Jenny becomes increasingly disturbed by the visions, she befriends Stephen, a neighbouring farmer and tries to enlist his help in making sense of what's happening to her. Stephen, however, is evasive and little by little Jenny finds herself drawn into the tragic events that occurred nearly eighty years earlier. This supernatural radio play stars Emma Kelly, Sean Baker, Richard Holt, Colleen Prendergast, Beth Eyre, Amy Raine Jackson, Richard Reed and Pamela Binns Windover – A Supernatural radio play. Written by Brita Bradbury, Directed by Cherry Cookson, Edited by Malcolm Thorp, Produced by Mariele Runacre Temple PHOTOS OF THE ‘WINDOVER' RECORDING SESSION “An excellent production. Atmospheric; a well-structured story with believable characters.” This reflects the range of drama available here at the Wireless Theatre Company – engaging, well-produced and finely recorded to give the experience of the drama rather more than the average radio plays found on the internet.Johnnie99 A memorably haunting production very much in the style of a traditional ghost story, with some thought given to the psychology of the characters. Some of the scenes I still remember about six months on from first listening, which is a sign of a strong production.Richard
Hello! We focus in a little more now on the next steps, starting with Head Shots, then Voice Reels - why we have them, what to consider putting on them, where to get them done and where to ping them when you have them. Brilliant advice from : Micheal Hillberg - Voice Actor, Voice reel Producer www.michaelhillberg.com Mariele Runacre-Temple - Casting and Production Manager for Audible Studios UK AND Founder of Wireless Theatre Company https://www.wirelesstheatrecompany.co.uk https://www.audible.co.uk Jack Bowman - Audio Writer, Director, Producer www.jackbowman.net I hope you find all of the tips here useful. Do contact me via @QuirkyVoices on Twitter or on MADIVA PODCAST FB page NEXT EP - TOTAL RECORDING VOICE REEL FOCUS... Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/QuirkyVoices)
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
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/
This week, line producer Matthew Boudreau hooks us up with some binaural horror from the Wireless Theatre Company with The Autopsy.For more great audio from the Wireless Theatre Company, including the stunning Springheel'd Jack Saga, visit their website at http://www.wirelesstheatre.co.ukA couple of notes:Binaural sound attempts to authentically recreate how we hear. Listening to this episode with headphones is highly recommended.The Autopsy contains some visceral and graphic audio material. If you’re squeamish, we advise using your own discretion before listening.
Hello! Interested in voice acting and wanting to know more, or already doing it but looking to take it up a level or more? What training opportunities are there? Where do you find jobs? How do you prepare a script, warm up, work well with your colleagues and director? What other fields do voice actors work in? We bombard this week's guests with such questions and, resilient folk that they are, they come back with some great insights and invaluable advice.The world of voice acting for audio drama is such a varied one, we have divided it into two acts. Here, in Act 1, we had the great pleasure of talking to three professional actors:David Ault has been quite prolific in audio drama over the last decade. He is currently working in The No Sleep PodcastErika Sanderson was an established stage actor before coming to audio drama. She now features in The No Sleep PodcastBeth Eyre is a voice actor probably best known for her role as Antigone Funn in Wooden Overcoats, as well as working for The Wireless Theatre Company. She also has a range of experience, from BBC productions to theatre acting too.Some of the many places to find voice acting roles:Casting Call ProVoices ProAudio Drama Auditions Facebook GroupAn excellent
It’s part one of the Audio Drama Production Podcast’s 100th Episode. Listen to part two.What advice would you give yourself before you started making Audio Drama?That’s the question that’s going to be answered by our fantastic panel of creators from some of the best shows around.Featuring input fromEdict Zero FIS, Wireless Theatre Company, Radio Drama Revival, The Vienna Jetschko Podcast, Wooden Overcoats, Z-Poc Nation, The Grist Mill, Locke & Key, The Post-Meridian Radio Players, You Are Here, The Bright Sessions, The Truth, Slumberland, The Orphans, Nova Dark, Ohrenkneifer, The Once & Future Nerd, Valenhigh, and Archive 81
The Wireless Theatre Company have started their very own theatre talk podcast. Join us for Episode One with hosts Mark Ramsay and Ollie Ford. They talk all things theatre, as well as going behind the scenes at the last ever Fringe Report Awards, meet John Park himself, reviews, gossip and general messing around. With great music from Francesco Quadrarolopolo. Check it out! #theatretalk #charliehigson #theatre #radio #theatrereviews
“For me, practice has always been important, as a way of understanding something, you know. It’s all very well reading about it, and listening to it, but actually, when we put things on their feet, looking at these old scripts, and saying “okay lets get a group of actors and musicians together and lets see if we can make it work” – it really does open things up.” Richard HandRichard Hand (The Radio Drama Handbook, Listen in terror: British Horror Radio from the Advent of Broadcasting to the Digital Age) joins us on the show to talk all things audio drama. From teaching and learning, to the rise of the independent producer and a new generation of audio dramatists. (some folks mentioned were We’re Alive, Wireless Theatre Company, Chatterbox Audio Theater, & Fred Greenhalgh’s ‘Audio Drama Needs a 21st Century Business Model’ article)
This week's radio drama podcast features the two winners of 2013's War of the Worlds 75th anniversary radio drama contest (sponsored by Izotope) Watch England be annihilated in “Dead London” by the brilliant minds of the Wireless Theatre Company, then a hapless mad scientist try wildly to stem a Marian invasion in “Herbert West Vs. […] The post Sifting Through the Ashes of “Dead London” appeared first on Radio Drama Revival.
Our friends at the Wireless Theatre Company continue to surprise, delight, frighten and amuse us. Today's dose is a charming witty tale of life in retirement gone awry, “Country Life.” In the serene garden of a Devonshire cottage, next door neighbours Kenneth and Barbara while away their twilight years amid cups of tea, bonfires and […] The post Episode 373 – A Trip with Wireless Theatre to Experience “Country Life” appeared first on Radio Drama Revival.
DEAD LONDON (HALLOWEEN/HORROR) War Of The Worlds 75th Anniversary Contest Winner – FIRST PLACE. The Wireless Theatre Company.Ten entries were received from four countries, all under 15 minutes and celebrating the story of War of the Worlds (both the classic radio drama as well as the HG Wells novel). Contest requirements were: arrival inside a meteorite, tripods are used for locomotion, massive destruction, natural biological solution.
THE CHICKEN SALAD OF A TROUBLED MIND (DRAMA) The winning script of The Wireless Theatre Company’s first Young Writer's Competition, The Chicken Salad of a Troubled Mind is Set in the deep and murky subconscious of a troubled mind. 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. 20 year old Helen Monks is a writer from Birmingham, who's poetic style of writing caught the judges attention. The Wireless Theatre Company
This week on the show we feature the work of Wireless Theatre Company, in their cheeky play about the drama behind radio drama creation We Are the BBC (and a nod out to its predecessor, We are Not the BBC). Rob Sterling Davies is on the crest of a wave: a celebrated scriptwriter, actor, TV […] The post Episode 305 – Wireless Theatre Company is the BBC appeared first on Radio Drama Revival.
Our second week of our 5th festival of audio drama horror is the thrilling tale of murder in the city – The Strange Case of Springheel'd Jack by Wireless Theatre Company. Wireless, who started the same year as RDR, has grown to one of the world's premiere independent audio drama producers. Springheel'd Jack is a […] The post Episode 300 – The Strange Case of Springheel'd Jack appeared first on Radio Drama Revival.
This week we report from #CVG2012 where our own FinalRune Productions in tandem with good friends Aural Stage Studios pick up the Gold Ogle award for our last year's Halloween show, Intensive Care. Joining us are a group of friends including Jack and Robert from Wireless Theatre Company, Dieter Zimmerman from Protophonic, Jeffrey Gardner and […] The post Episode 286 – Dialed In from CONvergence 2012 appeared first on Radio Drama Revival.
Music to our ears. Legend Stephen Fry uttering our favourite words "This is a download from the Wireless Theatre Company". Amazing! #Download #RadioDrama #StephenFry #WirelessTheatre
THE MAIDEN WITHOUT HANDS (DRAMA) Recorded LIVE at The Roundhouse in Camden in collaboration with Roundhouse Radio, a dark adaptation of the Brother's Grimm tale. The Wireless Theatre Company
THE BRAVE LITTLE TAILOR (DRAMA) Recorded LIVE at The Roundhouse in Camden in collaboration with Roundhouse Radio, a dark adaptation of the Brother's Grimm tale. The Wireless Theatre Company
THE PIPER AND MUSICIANS OF BREMEN (DRAMA) Recorded LIVE at The Roundhouse in Camden in collaboration with Roundhouse Radio, a dark adaptation by Stuart Price of the Brother's Grimm tale. The Wireless Theatre Company
HANSEL AND GRETEL (HORROR) Recorded LIVE at The Roundhouse in Camden in collaboration with Roundhouse Radio, Hansel & Gretel is a dark adaptation of the Brother's Grimm tale.The Wireless Theatre Company
Jack and Shannon apologise for the missing Biff, speak wit h Leong brothers and feature Wireless Theatre Company's "On Three" and "Holy Smoke"Holy Smoke indeed!
This week we welcome back The Wireless Theatre Company, a splendid UK-based audio production group who just keeps getting better… can you believe they've only been around for three or so years? They have close to a hundred radio plays produced now but I have a special heart for their more controversial fare (which is […] The post Episode 138: Getting Stoned at the Beach Was Never So Greek… appeared first on Radio Drama Revival.
This week, we talk with Mariele of the The Wireless Theatre Company, the now one-year-old audio drama company that's gone from UK newcomer to reliable source of compelling new stories. Hear about the story of the Company, their fight to get theater to the ears of the “iPod generation” and the exciting productions down the […] The post Episode 75: Wireless Theatre Company Tells the Truth! appeared first on Radio Drama Revival.
Fawlty Towers fans rejoice, this week we've got a fiery comedy from the classic British school of language deering-do in the amazingly agile tale, “The Youth of Old Age” by the Wireless Theatre Company.? What happens when a young man returns to his house of wealth after years away at university… and ready to marry?? […] The post Episode 73: Beware the Barbed Tongue – There's Youth in Old Age! appeared first on Radio Drama Revival.
Welcome to the Weeks of Wireless! For a good month or so now, we're going to be featuring the work of the Wireless Theatre Company whose work ranges from the comedic to the dramatic, poetic and a great deal of stories in between… This week, we kick off with “Bastion West on the Information Superhighway,” […] The post Episode 71: Headed West on the Information Superhighway… appeared first on Radio Drama Revival.
Okay, it may appear to be succumbing to sentiment, but this week we play a piece in honor of Valentine's Day by the marvelous Wireless Theatre Company. Jaded adult lovers in Britain are faced with an increasingly puzzling obsession when a mysterious card shows up on Valentine's Day. Note: This play includes some language not […] The post Episode 57: One Funny Valentine appeared first on Radio Drama Revival.