Category: audio drama
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Dead Medieval Princess by Cat on a Piano Productions / Theatrephonic
Dead Medieval Princess – “she died 700 years ago!” Kate wants her essay to show how personal and political lives merged in Medieval Portugal. But she can’t find any information about a dead princess or that anyone tried to pursue justice. She was murdered by her husband who faced no repercussions. We move to today – at crimes motivated by misogyny. How can we … Read More Dead Medieval Princess by Cat on a Piano Productions / Theatrephonic
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Tiny Tears by Cat on a Piano Productions / Theatrephonic
Tiny Tears – it’s not just about a doll. Barbara is on life support. Her sister is talking to her even though presumably she can’t hear her. ‘I’ve always been trim,’ she says, not like you, Barbara, and our sister Sheila was always too thin. She tells her about finding Tiny Tears. Alice was the youngest – too young to appreciate a doll that … Read More Tiny Tears by Cat on a Piano Productions / Theatrephonic
Gnomes: A Newstime Broadcast by Cat on a Piano Productions / Theatrephonic
This is a news broadcast from Martha Weedy: ‘Are squirrels taking over the world’ is the first report in this weird and wonderful broadcast. (I hope so. I’m a huge squirrel fan and have just returned from three days on Brownsea Island – a red squirrel sanctuary off the coast of Dorset). A riot caused by a wool shortage has led to a street … Read More Gnomes: A Newstime Broadcast by Cat on a Piano Productions / Theatrephonic
En Attendant Dogo by Cat on a Piano Productions / Theatrephonic
The Rule of Two A and B are discussing everything from fast food and capitalism to conspiracy theories. They are on a shift wondering why it’s taking so much longer than usual. We don’t know what they are looking out for. They have never seen anything. They don’t know what’s out there, if there is anything. They don’t even know each other’s names. They … Read More En Attendant Dogo by Cat on a Piano Productions / Theatrephonic
Dear Past-Self by Cat on a Piano Productions / Theatrephonic
An exploration into hindsight and mental health. I’m not going to comment or review. Please just listen. This episode contains discussion of depression and suicide. It may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. If you feel like you need help, please reach out. A list of UK based help services are listed below.** It also contains a public Q & … Read More Dear Past-Self by Cat on a Piano Productions / Theatrephonic
Art History by Cat on a Piano Productions / Theatrephonic
This Friday 31st Theatrephonic round up their Christmas series with the perfect piece to end the year. ‘Art History’ For her end of term Art History module, Saskia wants Lisa to examine a work of art in her house or a painting to which she feels a connection. But Lisa is struggling to be objective. The painting she has chosen is the last one … Read More Art History by Cat on a Piano Productions / Theatrephonic
Sweet Singing in the Choir by Cat on a Piano Productions / Theatrephonic
Here is a special minisode for you this Friday (Christmas Eve)‘Sweet Singing in the Choir’A Christmas Case It’s our friend DI Arthur Meadowes and his long-suffering wife Deirdre again with another exciting tale of burglary and carol singing. Deirdre needs to practice her singing but Arthur has a case to crack. How will it all turn out? I love this pair – I hope … Read More Sweet Singing in the Choir by Cat on a Piano Productions / Theatrephonic
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Christmas at No 5 by Cat on a Piano Productions / Theatrephonic
Merry Christmas!It’s the season of giving with ‘Christmas at No. 5’Friends are the family you choose. Four people (and one child) living in a block of flats in separate apartments. They speak to each other occasionally, even know each other’s names, but they never socialise, never even borrow the sugar or drop in for a cup of tea. Well it’s hard to admit you … Read More Christmas at No 5 by Cat on a Piano Productions / Theatrephonic
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A Crown of Sonnets About My Death by Cat on a Piano Productions / Theatrephonic
It’s a takeover! This week the amazing Ashley Shiers is performing two incredibly different pieces: A Crown of Sonnets About My DeathWritten by Nancy Fons – instagram: @a_daily_sonnetandThe Tale of Ol’ Sandy JackWritten by Ashley Shiers I’m actually speechless. A Crown of Sonnets… was so beautiful, emotive and lyrical and the Scottish accent enhanced the listening experience. For those who don’t know, a sonnet … Read More A Crown of Sonnets About My Death by Cat on a Piano Productions / Theatrephonic
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Sorry, I Love You by Cat on a Piano Productions / Theatrephonic
The true journey of a relationship is never a straight line. One couple, seen from different timelines. We jump back and forth.How could it all go so wrong? It seemed such a perfect relationship, but “the course of true love never did run smooth” as someone famous once wrote. Heartbreaking and so well acted. Written and directed by Danielle LadeStarring: Ashley Shiers as HimDanielle Lade as HerSam … Read More Sorry, I Love You by Cat on a Piano Productions / Theatrephonic
Mari by Cat on a Piano Productions / Theatrephonic
Mari only wanted an easy life. ‘That’s all I wanted. An easy life and a push-up bra.’ Not much to ask is it. Mari works at the library. Does the cleaning, same as she does at home. That’s how she knows her husband Ron of 45 years will never find the things she hides and how she knows where he keeps his girlie magazines. … Read More Mari by Cat on a Piano Productions / Theatrephonic
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Ghost Hunt – Spirits With Spirits by Cat on a Piano Productions / Theatrephonic
Just when you thought you were safe from ghosts and things that go bump in the night, £5+ #Patreon members get a spooky bonus episode! Imelda has gone ghost hunting on her own. She has all the equipment including her phone, a ball to play with any ghost children and an EMF monitor. And a bottle of gin. Unfortunately drinking gin while wandering around a creaky … Read More Ghost Hunt – Spirits With Spirits by Cat on a Piano Productions / Theatrephonic
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