Peace and War explores the extraordinary life of Evelyn, who at the start of WW1 went to France to nurse injured soldiers at the Front. Based on the diaries of the author's mother-in-law, Peace and War gives unique insight into the life of a WW1 Nurse.
Purple Moon is based on the life of Spanish poet Federico Garcia Lorca. Actors Avi Nassa, Andrew Ward and world renowned guitarist Esteban Antonio, who has been playing the guitar since the age of three, combine talents and collaborate to throw dramatic light upon the intense and shocking life of perhaps Spain’s greatest modern poet, Federico Garcia Lorca. Purple Moon and Federico Garcia Lorca Purple Moon celebrates the genius that Lorca was, 76 years after his assassination by Franco’s facist r...
A suspect is questioned by a secret service agent using sophisticated polygraph equipment with surprising results. Satire, by playwright Peter Yates, starring Mariele Runacre-Temple and Rueben Anderson.
When Connie’s beloved husband Jack dies after 27 years of marriage, Connie hopes that her only son Gary will console her. Gary, however, finds that level of commitment a bit, well, too much of a commitment. Connie is left with interfering neighbour Val until Gary’s girlfriend Sandra rings with some unexpected news. Touching audio drama dealing with bereavement and grief, set in Britain and Ghana.
It’s 1965 and a pregnant Karen and her two children are moving to a new estate. It looks like the future – but what does the future have in store? Spanning six decades, Karen’s Town takes us from 1960′s London, through the turbulent 1980′s, the dawn of a new millennium and back to the present day. Karen’s Town by Michelle Bonnard Written for The Market Estate Project 2010 , Karen’s Town follows the life of resident Karen Frost, which runs in strange parallel to the life of the estate itself. A d...
A very loose interpretation of Euripides’ Electra, set on the Irish border
Kindred is a two part audio play written by award winning playwright Jaki McCarrick. A very loose interpretation of Euripides’ Electra, set on the Irish border. Recorded on location in stark, vérité style in London, England, the play was shortlisted for the BBC International Radio Playwriting Competition.
Two students, Arnold Nugent Strode Strode-Jackson and Philip John Noel-Baker, became lifelong friends when they were unexpectedly chosen to represent Britain at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics. One became a war hero, awarded the DSO and three Bars and becoming the youngest Brigadier-General in the British Army. The other created the Friends Ambulance Unit, served in WW1 and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Set in late-Victorian England, this drama explores the tragic effects of Victorian attitudes to homosexuality, and how it affected politicians and artists. These including Oscar Wilde, his lover Bosie and Bosie's brother Francis, personal secretary and rumoured lover to Lord Rosebery and son of the Marquis of Queensberry.
Young widow Amy is moving forward with her life. She has arranged to meet up with Joe, an old ‘friend’ in the hope of reigniting their old spark. Will love blossom at the Christmas market. or will Amy decide to leave the past in the past?
Christmas Audio Drama. It's Christmas Eve, and Ellen has finished all the family Christmas preparations. So why is she on the roof? written and performed by Fiz Marcus.
Frozen. A dark tale of two very opposing worlds colliding. The effect two total strangers can have on each other when events spiral out of control, when people are thrown together one night by chance. Frozen was Wireless Theatre’s first ever radio drama, recorded back in 2007!
An ageing, glamorous film star falls in love with a younger man. Now, past her cast-by- date, she agrees to play Lear as a woman simply so she can act once again. Throughout rehearsals, she is confronted by the men in her life – two ex-husbands, two sons and her younger lover. Her only real constant is her relationship with her long time female dresser. Written by T.N Murari and starring Jenny Runacre.
A radio play based on travels abroad relayed by e-mails between the ingenuous first-time traveller and her disillusioned home-bound sister. Culminating in their role-reversal, and the possibility of closure, a tragic end, or a new beginning. Starring Maggie Turner and Robin Miller
1936. The rising danger of fascism is setting Europe ablaze. In England the policy is to keep the peace at all costs. But not everyone believes this is either wise or safe. One such man, Clair, returns home to the midlands with a dark and terrible secret; a secret he cannot keep quiet for long; a secret that becomes a growing danger to himself, his family, and the country he loves. A coming of age drama full of intrigue, power, passion, and deception.
Dream Me a Winter was written for the Old Vic 24 Hour Plays Celebrity Gala 2006, which saw six selected writers asked to each write a ten minute play from scratch over one night which the casts then have to learn and perform the following evening. starring Tamsin Outhwaite, Patricia Hodge and Adrian Lukis. Strong language and adult themes.
Daphnis and Chloe is considered the first ever novel, written around 300BC. Hattie Naylor’s adaptation of Longus’ ancient Greek story of young lovers beset by pirates, and aided by supernatural forces. Performed by 3rd year RADA students
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 a nice slice of Madeira cake. Following the funeral of their friend Judith, things are disrupted by the arrival of fellow mourner Jim who opens up a hornets’ nest of secrets that leads to blackmail, robbery and possibly even murder. Starring Marji Campi (Coronation Street, Brookside)
The winning script of our 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 innermost thoughts brimming over the edge. The winning script of our young writer's competition, by Birmingham's first Young Poet Laureate Helen Monks (Upstart Crow, Raised by Wolves, The Archers).
Blue Sky is a story about faith over fate, love torn by human frailty and a union worth the raising of a final toast – the author’s elegy to the two great competing affairs of a life spent unwisely. Starring the late great John Sessions. "Another superb piece of writing from Nick Brown’s unmissable collection. So much depth and humanity in those superbly written dialogues. I am in awe." Suriya
As of 2014 Stephen King's statistics included 66 years. 35,000,000 Words. 180 film and TV adaptations and 79 novels. this is a drama in one act that tells the story of Stephen King and Tabitha King. One unstoppable writer. One inspirational wife. Part of the 'Couples Who Changed the World' series performed live at the Edinburgh Festival.
Battle Cries. Audio Drama inspired by the Arab Spring of 2011. Jane Downs has written from a woman's perspective on the Arab Spring, referencing the traditional tribal poetry of pre-Islamic Arabia. Featuring extracts from the Mu’allaqat of Antara – a poem embroidered on a cloth of gold and publicly displayed in Mecca in the 7th century.
A Friend in me. 13 year old John meets a young girl and they quickly become friends. Little do they know what a unique and life changing friendship it will turn into… This play is in memory of Marsha Daniels. Starring: Paul Thomas, Faye Honeysett, Reuben Anderson and Neil Frost
Claire Skinner (Outnumbered) has finally achieved her dream of having a baby, in her forties. Neglecting her husband (Jamie Glover - Waterloo Road) and devoted to her baby, Angel, she discovers he is living up to his name and is literally growing wings... From writer Zalie Burrow.
Roger Benezoscee is like the worst boss you’ve ever had times ten. What could possibly force this obnoxious, egotistical old megalomaniac to change his ways? Nothing short of a Damascene conversion? On a trip to Bordeaux organised by his PA, Cath, Roger unexpectedly finds himself facing the biggest challenge of his life. But will it change him? Innovative mystery audio drama starring Kim Durham (Matt Crawford in The Archers). Listen in the dark!
A Gentleman of My Own Making is based on the true story of Michael Dillon, born Laura Dillon, who gave herself over to the first gender reassignment surgery, becoming Michael, and changing the world. An inspirational story from the 'couples Who Changed the World' season performed and recorded live at the Edinburgh Festival.
Romeo and Juliet Audio Play. West Thames College students perform Shakespeare's classic tale of star crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, directed by Jenny Runacre.
When Joe gets good enough grades to go to university, his Mother is over the moon. But is it what Joe wants as well? A radio drama about students, performed by students. As part of the Wireless Theatre In Education programme the HND Students from West Thames College perform in a modern play written for them, tackling important issues facing young students today.
Dulce Et Decorum Est. A touching glimpse into the experiences of the soldiers of the first world war. This series of letters from the front powerfully evokes the horrors and emotions of the men who fought and died on the battlefield, focusing on Wilfred Owen’s eternal question, is dying for your country an honour or a curse?
It’s been ten million, two hundred and forty eight thousand, four hundred and eighty seven minutes and nineteen seconds since Webster Gray left the walls of his rented flat. However this morning something different is happening. Though Webster Gray remains not only perfectly content but adamantly resolute he will never again venture into the outside world, his own body has other ideas and makes a powerful break for freedom.
