Backwell Playhouse Podcasts

Episodes

1. 11

   Against Human Nature by Cornelius Fortune

   It is moments before the fall of man. Three angels, Monogamy, Indivisible, and Legna are contemplating a Garden of Eden without humankind. But the question remains: Now that Adam and Eve have been evicted from the Garden, what happens next? This epic drama was written by Cornelius Fortune and...

   Feb 12, 2017

   43m
2. 10

   The Fist of La Femme by Rick Allden

   La Femme, the Royal Poet, is imprisoned at Christmas for overhearing the Queen's plan to kill the King. Will he foil the plot and defect to the enemies at the gate who are determined to storm the castle, or are they much too Northern for his liking? And who is the mysterious Lucrecia, whose…

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   Dec 9, 2016

   36m
3. 9

   A Bench Encounter by John Ashby

   Two strangers meet by chance over coffee, and in the course of the afternoon they find a connection, discussing their lives, their hopes and their dreams. Neither is quite sure where this will go, or how this will end, but one thing is for certain - this isn't Brief Encounter! This drama was...

   Nov 2, 2016

   31m
4. 8

   Be Bold, Be Bold by Donna Latham

   "Be Bold, Be Bold, But Not Too Bold - Lest That Your Own Heart's Blood Run Cold." Lady Mary is enthralled with her fiance, Mr Fox, but knows little of his business or where he disappears to for days on end. On the eve of their wedding, Lady Mary seeks out his house and learns the secrets hidden...

   Sep 30, 2016

   17m
5. 7

   Alexander The Great by James C. Ferguson

   Anatolia: conquered! Syria: conquered! Phoenicia conquered! Judea: conquered! Gaza: conquered! Egypt: conquered! Bactria: conquered! Mesopotamia: conquered! India: not so much! Alexander The Great charged across the known world, conquering wherever he went. But now, at last, we are able to reveal...

   Sep 1, 2016

   5m
6. 6

   All That's Good by John Levine

   The instincts of two pairs are brought into high focus in this comedy by John Levine. Will they be able to follow logical reasoning, or will they give into their nature? This comedy, the first of our second series of plays, was written by John Levine, and features music by Fabian Measures.

   Aug 5, 2016

   14m
7. 5

   The 1st 2nd Christmas by James C. Ferguson

   We all know the story of the first Christmas. Here is what happened on the second! The Playhouse Christmas Special was written by James C. Ferguson, and features music by Kevin Macleod of Incompetech.com.

   Dec 21, 2015

   12m
8. 4

   On The Level by John Upward

   Heather is a supervisor at Universal Customer Services and is keen to become the next Manager. But when she goes up for the job against Brandon, the other supervisor, she soon realises that being the best candidate for the role does not mean that you are treated "On The Level"! This comedy was...

   Dec 6, 2015

   37m
9. 3

   Poisioned Apples by Daniel Guyton

   Belinda and Meab are preparing for Hallowe'en, readying the treats for the neighbourhood children. And what treats they will be! The Playhouse Hallowe'en Special was written by Daniel Guyton, and features music by Kevin Macleod of Incompetech.com.

   Oct 21, 2015

   14m
10. 2

    Tom Phillips, Ferryman by R. Frowen

    It is 1927 and the end of an era. Tom Phillips is a Ferryman on the River Severn in Gloucestershire. On the day of his retirement, the man who has little use for conversation makes four speeches chronicling his life of more than forty years crossing the Severn; one to the village, another to his...

    Sep 20, 2015

    38m
11. 1

    Reputation, by Clare Reddaway

    India Brooks learns how quickly bad news can travel when video footage of her rant at a traffic warden goes viral on Youtube. When her business, and her sanity, are threatened, she finds herself desperate to put things right, before her reputation is ruined forever! This comedy was written by…

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    Jul 31, 2015

    26m