IN ISOLATION MONOLOGUES by Rachel Dax

IN ISOLATION MONOLOGUES is a suite of Audio Dramas with Soundscape and Music, recounting the life stories of four British octogenarian women from very different backgrounds. Each monologue explores LGBT experiences, as well as women’s relationships to men and wider society. Frank and unflinching, In Isolation discusses love, sex, sexuality and gender in a way that both challenges and affirms.

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Footballer's Wife by Rachel Dax

*WARNING - This story contains scenes of domestic violence that some listeners may find disturbing. Laura, aged 85, recounts how her youngest grandchild turns up unexpectedly on her doorstep and changes her life beyond comprehension. Written, Produced & Directed by Rachel Dax Performed by Ruth Madoc Music by Jo Gendle Sound Editing & Soundscape by Jacob Meadowcroft Recorded at David Shell's Studios Cover Art by Katy Conway In loving memory of Ruth Madoc, who sadly died before this audio ...

Dec 16, 2023•54 min

People Like Us by Rachel Dax

Lucinda, a bisexual aristocrat, recounts how she messed up her love life in her 80s... Written, Produced & Directed by Rachel Dax Performed by Suzie Rees Original Music by Michael O. Lewis Soundscape by David Shell Artwork by Emily Conway © Rachel Dax 2023 Support the show To listen to, watch and read more of Rachel's work visit: https://daxitales.com/...

Feb 03, 2023•56 min

Dreams O' New York by Rachel Dax

Mary, aged 80, recounts how she fell in love for the first time at the age of 70! Written, Produced & Directed by Rachel Dax Performed by Fiona Knowles Soundscape by David Shell Original Music by Jo Gendle Cover Art by Emily Conway © Rachel Dax 2022 Support the show To listen to, watch and read more of Rachel's work visit: https://daxitales.com/...

Oct 30, 2022•50 min

Dressed For Men by Rachel Dax

Sara, aged 85, recounts her unusual experiences of love. Written, Produced & Directed by Rachel Dax Performed by Sara Harris Davies Soundscape by David Shell Original Music by Michael O. Lewis Cover Art by Emily Conway © Rachel Dax 2022 Support the show To listen to, watch and read more of Rachel's work visit: https://daxitales.com/...

Mar 25, 2022•1 hr

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