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Wireless Theatre Ltd Audio Drama

Wireless Theatre Ltd Audio Drama

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Chicken Salad of a Troubled Mind

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).

Apr 25, 202026 min

Blue Sky

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

Apr 25, 202047 min

Carried

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.

Apr 25, 202034 min

Battle Cries

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.

Apr 25, 202042 min

A Friend in Me

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

Apr 25, 202016 min

Angel

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.

Apr 25, 202027 min

Angels in the Dark

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!

Apr 25, 202042 min

A Gentleman of My Own Making

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.

Apr 25, 202052 min

Romeo and Juliet Student Production

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.

Apr 24, 202039 min

When You've Got No Socks

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.

Apr 24, 202040 min

Dulce Et Decorum Est

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?

Apr 24, 202030 min

The End of Gray's Malaise

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.

Apr 24, 202011 min

We Can All Dream, Can't We?

Mary’s husband always said she had too much imagination. Well it doesn’t do any harm… or does it? Mary is a resident in a retirement home full of activities and 'foreign' staff. It's Mother's Day, and Mary looks through cards from her distant children as she muses on her life. Short and touching audio monologue written and performed by Fiz Marcus

Apr 24, 202018 min

Fred Strangebone's Weird Pub Crawl

Oddball Fred takes us on a weird and wonderful pub crawl… in his mind.

Apr 24, 20207 min

A Normal Night

Simon has had a horrific childhood which he considers to be the reason behind being filled with desire for his girlfriend's 17 year old sister, Jenny. Tonight she's staying over.

Apr 24, 202012 min

147

The world’s first Tourettes Snooker player – and he’s in the world final. Will he be able to stay quiet with all the tension? Short story from Wireless Theatre, performed by Joseph Elmo Snow. Contains strong language.

Apr 24, 202015 min

Saki Short Stories

Two darkly comic stories by Saki. Mrs Packletide's Tiger and The Jesting of Arlington Stringham. Saki was born in Burma and grew up in Devonshire. He was killed in the trenches of WW1.

Apr 24, 202019 min

Time Travel Inc

Science fiction audio comedy written by Peter Davis. It's 2057 and our hero is learning how to send clients back in time. Recorded LIVE at The Lost Theatre as part of their Sci-Fi Show case.

Apr 23, 202020 min

2010 Space Commander

The concept of 2010 Space Commander! came about after hours of musings on the future of the planet and us being on it – taking in to account what we already know about climate change, available resources and population expansion. Our bodies cannot genuinely explore space, so why not get rid of them? Written by Stuart Price.

Apr 23, 202056 min

Red Moon : Phase 6 : Darkside

On a remote American airbase in Northern England, the fate of the world hangs in the balance.

Apr 23, 202030 min

Red Moon : Phase 5 : Transit

Sloper and Madison travel from London to Cumbria in an attempt to thwart a terrifying scheme.

Apr 23, 202023 min

Red Moon : Phase 4 : Eclipse

Sloper and Madison’s trajectories overlap in their search for the truth

Apr 23, 202020 min

Red Moon : Phase 3 : Syzygy

MI5 has warned him off the case, but unseen forces bring Sloper into alignment with a figure from his past

Apr 23, 202021 min

Red Moon : Phase 2 : Umbra

Sloper’s clandestine investigation draws him into the shadows.

Apr 23, 202021 min

Red Moon : Phase 1 : Moonrise

London, 1979. As American and Soviet moon bases aim their nuclear missiles at targets across the planet, former MI5 officer Eddie Sloper is about to uncover a deadly secret. Award Winning Alternative History Sci-Fi Audio Drama featured on BBC Radio Four.

Apr 23, 202026 min

SHJ - S3E3 - The Secret of Springheel'd Jack - The Lords of the World

Jonah Smith must fight to fulfil his destiny and finally discover the secret of Springheel’d Jack

Apr 23, 202039 min

SHJ - S3E2 - The Secret of Springheel'd Jack - The Tunnels of Death

Jonah Smith must join forces with an old enemy in his search for Springheel'd Jack

Apr 23, 202034 min

SHJ - S3E1 - The Secret of Springheel'd Jack - The Peril of the Empires

UK, 1877. Aldershot Barracks is attacked by a flame wreathed 'Night Terror'

Apr 23, 202031 min

SHJ - S2E3 -The Legend of Springheel'd Jack

A runaway train speeds towards it’s explosive destination.

Apr 23, 202037 min

SHJ - S2E2 - The Legend of Springheel'd Jack

Hunted by the police and stalked by a sinister new enemy, Jonah Smith risks all.

Apr 22, 202040 min

SHJ - S2E1 -The Legend of Springheel'd Jack - The Terror of London.

Folly Ditch, 1845. When a fire-breathing maniac kills 13-year-old Maria Davis, Springheel Jack is blamed

Apr 22, 202039 min

SHJ - S1E3 - The Strange Case of Springheel'd Jack -The Face of the Fiend

Smith and Charlotte must escape the villainous Lord Wayland and solve the mystery of Springheel'd Jack

Apr 22, 202030 min

SHJ - S1E2 - The Strange Case of Springheel'd Jack - The Crypt of Evil

Smith’s desperate race to capture the mysterious Springheel'd Jack before he strikes again sends him on a dangerous hunt

Apr 22, 202029 min

SHJ - S1E1 - The Strange Case of Springheel'd Jack - The Ghost of Clapham Common

Multi Award Winning Audio Drama, based on the mysterious Victorian urban legend of Springheel'd Jack. The first episode of the first series of the critically acclaimed Springheel Saga featuring the late great Nicholas Parsons and Julian Glover. Who, or what, is the terrifying attacker with glowing eyes, white oilskin suit, and amazing jumping ability?

Apr 22, 202027 min

Life at Death's Door 2B

Award winning documentary about Western attitudes to death and dying. Brian Blessed and Jo Brand narrate

Apr 19, 202035 min

Life at Death's Door 2A

Award winning documentary about Western attitudes to death and dying. Brian Blessed and Jo Brand narrate

Apr 19, 202035 min

Life At Death's Door 1B

Award winning documentary about Western attitudes to death and dying. Brian Blessed and Jo Brand narrate

Apr 19, 202034 min

Life At Death's Door 1A

Award winning documentary about Western attitudes to death and dying. Brian Blessed and Jo Brand narrate. When it comes to death, we are bad consumers. Because we don’t plan ahead, because we don’t talk about it, we are in a state of shock and exhaustion. We don’t question, we don’t shop around and it makes us very vulnerable potentially. This award winning audio documentary deals with our universal attitudes to death and dying.

Apr 19, 202043 min

Shakespeare Key Scenes - Much Ado About Nothing

Key scenes from Much Ado About Nothing, related to the theme of 'love and language'.

Apr 18, 202018 min

Shakespeare Key Scenes - Romeo and Juliet

Key scenes from Romeo and Juliet, related to the theme of 'Loves destructive power'.

Apr 18, 202031 min

Shakespeare Key Scenes - Macbeth

Key scenes from Macbeth, on the theme 'How does power change people?'

Apr 18, 202017 min

Shakespeare Key Scenes - Hamlet

Key scenes from Hamlet, related to the theme of 'Is Hamlet Mad?' Act 2, Scene 2 – Act 3, Scene 1 – Act 3, Scene 4 performed by professional actors as a learning aid.

Apr 18, 202026 min

Rat

Recorded on location, and released in just 48 hours, Rat is a radio play by Ann Theato. A dying rat appears outside a block of flats, becoming the focus of one woman's thoughts. Rat captures a snapshot of family life, and the mixture of empathy and fear we feel for vermin.

Apr 16, 202016 min

Elektric Poetry

Elektric Poetry from Elisha Howe. “Born for a reason, as I grew up I realised that I am a performer. A poet at heart, I rap, I sing, I act." Elektric would like to educate, excite and embrace you all with good music and poetry.

Apr 16, 20207 min

The Fearless Youth - West Thames College

The Fearless Youth, Written by Gareth Parker and performed by the Higher National Diploma Students of West Thames College, Isleworth, Middlesex, based on “The Youth Who Set Forth to Find Out What Fear Was” by the Brothers Grimm. A modern day fable that questions the nature of fear and invincibility.

Apr 16, 202041 min

Over the Rainbow

A binaural short radio drama. Originally produced for Radio Romania and shared with the kind permission of the creators, this binaural short radio drama Over the Rainbow is an alarm signal regarding contemporary society and our possible future, focusing on the isolation and loss of the individual in a world that grows more robotic and mechanised each day.

Apr 16, 202010 min

Omega episode 4

Newly qualified Police Officer PC Gifty Zahra has at last fulfilled a lifelong ambition to join the force, now finds herself mixed up in corruption.

Apr 14, 202021 min

Omega episode 3

Newly qualified Police Officer PC Gifty Zahra has at last fulfilled a lifelong ambition to join the force, now finds herself mixed up in corruption.

Apr 14, 202018 min

Omega episode 2

Newly qualified Police Officer PC Gifty Zahra has at last fulfilled a lifelong ambition to join the force, now finds herself mixed up in corruption.

Apr 14, 202017 min

Omega episode 1

Omega is an exciting and fast paced police drama based in Northern England, written by ex-police officer Elizabeth Parikh. Newly qualified Police Officer PC Gifty Zahra finds herself mixed up in corruption after making a gruesome discovery. Jessica Murrain and Rebekah Hinds star as PC Gifty Zahra and DS Angela Appleby.

Apr 14, 202015 min