PlayStream

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Welcome to The PlayStream Podcast - a collection of audio dramas and comedies from Coracle, a company based in Newcastle/Gateshead. Coracle are dedicated to nurturing new writing talent and creating quality audio drama and theatre. Bold story-telling is at the heart of our work.

The podcast contains original plays from our resident writer Arabella Arnott, as well as commissioned podcasts written as reaction pieces to accompany our live theatre productions.

Feel free to check our other work on our website and follow us on various social media! - www.coracleproductions.com

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Episodes

Probably - by Degna Stone

“A sharply written meditation on age, race, and fear” (The Stage*) by Degna Stone. Half-way through life and the answer to most questions always seems to be the same. Should I stop drinking? Is the planet really f@*ked? Have we left it too late? Did 17-year-old me know more than I do? Maybe I’m asking the wrong questions... Produced and edited by Matt Jamie Music by SIMRIT www.facebook.com/simritmusic Seydina Mboup www.facebook.com/kolektivomusic and Jeff McIlwain www.facebook.com/lusine.officia...

May 31, 2020•16 min

Appling by Arabella Arnott

Kath is trying to write her blog, while Matt is trying to pack up their flat so they can finally move out. But it's not just the apple tree in the garden which Kath will miss. A short drama about moving in, moving on, and apples. Written by Arabella Arnott Performed by Katie Powell and Adam Donaldson Directed and Edited by Matt Jamie Music by Sleeping Lion

Apr 23, 2020•11 min

Dead Men’s Clothes

"A lot of people won't shop in Charity shops becuase of the smell..." But Amy loves working in the Charity shop - despite her mum's warnings about odours and that they're just full of "dead men's clothes". Meet some of the colourful characters she works with in this touching story about old clothes, old memories, and friendship. Written by Arabella Arnott Performed by Jude Nelson Directed by Matt Jamie Music by Kieth Thomas and J D Meyer www.coracleproductions.com...

Apr 15, 2020•13 min

WASP By Arabella Arnott

Tom has been in the car for hours. Well, it feels like hours. He doesn't know where his mum is taking him and his sister Maisey. Or why his dad isn't with them this time. "Because he's not" is all his mum says. And that's not a proper reason. A short story about feeling trapped, and the hope of escape. Written and performed by Arabella Arnott Edited by Matt Jamie. (c) Arabella Arnott / Coracle 2020

Mar 25, 2020•10 min

Great Expectations - A Love Story Of Sorts by Wendy Errington

A young woman crosses paths with a stranger in the library, and their stories overlap amongst the books and whispered conversations. A short audio drama by Wendy Errington. Written in response to the themes of "Down to Zero" by Lizi Patch, a new play running 18-29 June 2019 at Alphabetti Theatre. See our website for more details. Written by WENDY ERRINGTON Performed by HANNAH WALKER and ARABELLA ARNOTT Recorded and directed by MATT JAMIE www.coracleproductions.com...

May 29, 2019•9 min

Tangerine by Arabella Arnott

Christmas isn't always an easy time, especially if you have lost someone close. When two sisters meet up just before Christmas, the realities of the last year catch up with them...A comical and touching look at dealing with loss. Written by Arabella Arnott, Starring Rosie Stancliffe and Katheryn Beaumont. Directed by Matt Jamie. Music credits: The HoHoHo's for "Deck the Halls" at the beginning of the play (freemusicarchive.org/music/The_HoHo…ls_CC-BY-NC-ND) and Rue Royale for "Deck the Halls" at...

Dec 29, 2018•20 min

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