The Cold Embrace

Episode 2 - The Cold Embrace by Mary Elizabeth BraddonAdapted by Max Pappenheim and Philip franksDirected by Max PappenheimStarring Sophie Ward, Philip Franks and John Wark.A young lover’s vows come back to haunt him in this chilling adaptation of Mary Braddon’s timeless short story A Cold Embrace. Sophie Ward (The Mirror Crack’d, A Very British Scandal) narrates the tale of a young artist who can’t escape the clutches of the lover he betrayed.The latest episode in our new series of haunting aural adventures.For the best experience, we recommend listening via headphones, in the dark or with your eyes closed.For more information visit www.originaltheatre.org/podcast