Tag: Theatrephonic
Clues by Cat On A Piano / Theatrephonic
Deirdre and Arthur are on the case again so you know this will be fun. Cryptic crosswords are good for the brain Arthur. I saw a programme…But why does Deirdre have to read the clues out loud? It helps me think Arthur. Arthur is angry about some missing computer parts. And he’s hungry. Deirdre’s new diet is like rabbit food and it gives him … Read More Clues by Cat On A Piano / Theatrephonic
Lionel Hetherdew’s War by Cat On A Piano / Theatrephonic
“I don’t want to be here” – based on a true story. All reservists are being called up. But Lionel has already done his bit for King and country. Two and a half years as an officer. So why would he want to sign up as a guardsman? It seems he has no choice. He’s been conscripted, but he doesn’t want to be here. … Read More Lionel Hetherdew’s War by Cat On A Piano / Theatrephonic
Feet (Tales from the Edge) by Cat On A Piano / Theatrephonic
Feet – From the ‘Tales from the Edge’ series“You’ve worked your magic again.” Corns, hard skin, bunions. Nail clippings! ‘She’s got a real way with her,’ I heard them murmur.Feet were not my first choice of career.But I was, ‘rather ordinary with a short neck.’ Absolutely brilliant monologue. I really enjoyed it. It was actually quite emotional. Written by Carolyn S JonesStarring @sallyhydelomax as … Read More Feet (Tales from the Edge) by Cat On A Piano / Theatrephonic
The Good by Cat on a Piano / Theatrephonic
“The evil that men do lives after them; the good is oft interred with their bones.” April Crawford didn’t even know her mother had been in the army in Cyprus in 1958. That’s where she met her dad. Caitlin McLoughlin arrives at their house 65 years later to go over a statement which her mother signed at the time. Caitlin is a lawyer. Shootings … Read More The Good by Cat on a Piano / Theatrephonic
In A Pickle by Cat On A Piano / Theatrephonic
‘Who put that manhole there?’ Poor Pickle! I laughed and laughed.First it’s the ‘accidents’ in his postal van. Then it’s the animals and not just the dogs. The funniest is the randy cockerel, probably because when my husband was young they had a cockerel. It chased people round the garden, trying to peck the backs of their legs, especially if they had bare legs. … Read More In A Pickle by Cat On A Piano / Theatrephonic
Elfing About by Cat On A Piano / Theatrephonic
Elves! Assemble! If you ever wondered what those pesky Christmas ‘Elves on Shelves’ get up to when you are asleep, they are ‘elfing about’, climbing up and down the tinsel and knocking things over in people’s houses (accidentally of course). ‘We are here to watch the children of this household to make sure that they deserve to be on the Good List,’ says Elfie. … Read More Elfing About by Cat On A Piano / Theatrephonic
+ audio drama, Cat on a Piano, disability, fiction, friendship, love, podcast, radio play, review, Theatrephonic
AnOther World by Cat On A Piano / Theatrephonic
Adam has Cerebral Palsy. Evie has SMA2, a form of Spinal muscular atrophy**. They are both wheelchair users. Adam also has a dog called Barney who is very friendly and steals things. Adam’s physical deterioration is much slower than Evie’s, whose decline is rapid. But in a virtual reality world called AnOther World they can be whatever they want to be. Evie is a … Read More AnOther World by Cat On A Piano / Theatrephonic
+ adventure, audio drama, Cat on a Piano, fiction, friendship, humour fiction, love, podcast, radio play, review, Theatrephonic
Around The World In 80 Days by Cat On A Piano / Theatrephonic
Theatrephonic has joined forces with Rain or Shine Theatre Company to present a radio adaptation of their 2021 Christmas tour: Around the World in 80 Days As I was on holiday in Gran Canaria (she says showing off) I listened to this in one go on the beach. People around me probably wondered why I kept bursting out laughing. Mad dogs and Englishman and … Read More Around The World In 80 Days by Cat On A Piano / Theatrephonic
+ audio drama, Cat on a Piano, dark humour, fiction, humour fiction, podcast, radio play, Theatrephonic
Pearly Gates by Cat On A Piano / Theatrephonic
Pearly Gates But hey! They survived! ‘Sorry I wasn’t here to welcome you. I was having a comfort break. You know …. as you get older.’ says St Peter. And it turns out that Satan is responsible for identity theft. Who knew. Sylvester is addicted to watching cartoons. It’s called bi-toonism. Is that anything like bi-curious, asks St Peter? No that’s something completely different. So … Read More Pearly Gates by Cat On A Piano / Theatrephonic
+ audio drama, Cat on a Piano, cosy mystery, fiction, podcast, private investigator, radio play, review, Theatrephonic
The Private Investigator by Cat On A Piano / Theatrephonic
The Private Investigator – Winter RepriseWhen a dame gets under your skin… The first time Mrs Tierney hired PI Webster, he was surprised to find that her missing ‘person’ Maurice was actually her cat. But when she asks him to work for her again, it’s quite different. This time it’s serious and Mrs Tierney also happens to be very attractive. Written by Barbara JenningsDirected … Read More The Private Investigator by Cat On A Piano / Theatrephonic
Bliss by Cat on a Piano / Theatrephonic
Bliss – can it get any better than this?Given the choice would you rather live in a perfect world that isn’t real or fight to build something that is. Bliss is very different from anything I have listened to from Theatrephonic before. I listened in two parts though I admit I did re-listen to a few bits to remind myself. Jack meets Katy and it’s … Read More Bliss by Cat on a Piano / Theatrephonic
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Ten Green Hand Grenades by Cat on a Piano / Theatrephonic
Ten Green Hand GrenadesAnd if one green hand grenade should accidentally fall… I’m left-handed. So my right arm isn’t nearly as strong as my left. I hurled the wretched thing as high and as far as I could but dear God. It hit the trench wall and then bounced back down. I totally froze. The young second lieutenant next to me saw what happened … Read More Ten Green Hand Grenades by Cat on a Piano / Theatrephonic
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