Purple Radio Arts and Drama: Recent Episodes
Purple Radio Arts and Drama
Welcome to Purple Radio Arts and Drama, the new home of radio theatre at Durham University! Purple Radio has teamed up with Durham Student Theatre to bring you exclusive monologues, plays and adaptations recorded in living rooms and bedrooms across the world by some of the brightest student writers, actors and production teams.
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In anticipation of the opening of the Museum of Archaeology's latest exhibition 'Throwing it Out There: the Archaeology of Ritual, Rivers and Rubbish', Charlotte spoke to some of the Museum and Artefact Studies students who worked on the project. From discussing the concept of ritual to their favourite objects, tune-in to understand the behind-the-scenes process behind the exhibition's curation! 'Throwing it Out There' runs from 16 June to 12 November in Palace Green Library's Museum of Archaeology. You can follow @duthingstodo on Instagram to find out more.
Don't forget to also follow @purple_radio_arts on Instagram to stay updated about future live and on-demand projects.
In the final part of The Arts Show’s special International Women’s Day series with Durham Intersectional Feminist Society, the discussion focuses on how to act on intersectionality. From calling out problematic behaviours to thinking more critically about the limitations of university modules, this episode provides concrete advice about the process of educating yourself and others about the importance of intersectional feminism.
Content Warning: This on-demand episode contains references to discrimination and sexual violence.
You can keep up-to-date with Intersectional Feminist Society by following @durham_intfemsoc on Instagram.
Don’t forget to follow @purple_radio_arts to stay updated about future on-demand and live content.
In anticipation of International Women’s Day on 8 March, Charlotte talks to members of Durham Intersectional Feminist Society’s executive committee. Speaking to Fleur de Bono, Rachel Lawrence, Tallulah Paul Blake and Beth Chalk, the first half of this two-part on-demand series covers the key aspects of intersectionality and how it links to student life at Durham. Tune in to listen to important discussions about defining intersectionality, considering its relationship to the arts, and issues like elitism and representation in Durham.
Content Warning: This on-demand episode contains references to discrimination and sexual violence.
You can keep up-to-date with Intersectional Feminist Society by following @durham_intfemsoc on Instagram.
Don’t forget to follow @purple_radio_arts to stay updated about future on-demand and live content.
In the latest instalment of The Arts Show (on-demand), Charlotte chats to Kate and Sam from Trashion. The pair talk about Durham's latest fashion-based project, why sustainability is so important, and how to make it more accessible for students. To keep up-to-date with Trashion's amazing work, follow @durhamtrashion on Instagram.
You can also follow @purple_radio_arts to hear about future podcast episodes and live content.
This week Sam and Charlotte talk about the art of the travel book. From interrailing to slow travelling, Michael Palin to Simon Reeve, the pair consider why everyone loves hearing travel stories. Tune in for insight into Charlotte's obsession with Frida Kahlo and why travelling on cargo ships is the way forward.
For updates on future episodes of Signed by the Author, follow @purple_radio_arts on Instagram.
Sam and Charlotte are back discussing everything Gothic this episode! From Sam’s iconic emo phase to a sensational Twilight impression, this episode is one you don’t want to miss. Listen for thoughts about the Gothic in the modern day and Charlotte’s plan for an original Purple Radio Arts book set in 1800s London.
For updates on future episodes of Signed by the Author, follow @purple_radio_arts on Instagram.
Signed by the Author makes its Epiphany Term return with an insight into revolutionary media! This episode, Sam and Charlotte look at feminist literature, the importance of awards ceremonies and why zine culture is making a comeback. Tune in for big literary questions, film nerd debates and a last-minute impression from Sam on Purple Radio Arts’ latest literary podcast.
For updates on future episodes of Signed by the Author, follow @purple_radio_arts on Instagram.
Signed by the Author is back with its second episode! This week, Sam and Charlotte assess the cultural significance of the 2019 film adaptation of Cats, why crying on the Tube is a rite of passage and the extent to which biopics are getting old. Tune in for debates about spoilers and Tumblr poetry on Purple Radio Arts’ latest literary podcast.
For updates on future episodes of Signed by the Author, follow @purple_radio_arts on Instagram.
For the first episode of Signed by the Author, Sam and Charlotte discuss the canon. As Sam unpacks his love of sci-fi and Charlotte considers the importance of studying Shakespeare, it’s time to get hooked on Purple Radio Arts’ latest literary podcast!
For updates on future episodes of Signed by the Author, follow @purple_radio_arts on Instagram.
Ever wanted to know how Durham’s infamous fashion shows are run? The Arts Show’s Executive Producer, Isabella Qian, got the opportunity to talk to members of Walk On Charity Fashion Show’s team. Tune in to hear all about the behind-the-scenes process behind a fashion show, this year’s theme, fundraising tactics and the intentions behind the show.
Check out @walkoncfs on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok to learn more about this year’s show.
This episode was recorded live on The Arts Show on 29 November 2022. For updates on future on-demand content and live episodes of The Arts Show, follow @purple_radio_arts on Instagram!
For the first episode back after the summer, Jessie and Liv (sadly minus Charlotte) chat about their film of the week, the fifth season of ‘The Crown’ and their Christmas favourites. Listen for study music recommendations perfect for summative season (spoiler: we love studying to the Minecraft soundtrack)…
CD Story-times will now be available on the Purple Radio Arts and Drama page. For updates on future episodes, follow @purple_radio_arts on Instagram!
In this week’s (very long) episode, we review Perception’s Conscious Showcase and First Theatre Company’s Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. We also interview members of the cast and crew from Pitch Production’s Bachae, DULOG’s Addams Family, Sightline’s Bi Panic and Green Door’s No Exit.
In this episode we look behind the curtain of First Theatre Company’s Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, as well as a discussion with the DST events coordinator about the upcoming D’Oscars ball.
In this episode we review Ooook!’s Trail to Oregon and Bailey theatre company’s Joseph and his technicolour dream coat. We’ll be back with more content after exams!
Welcome back to Behind The Curtain! In this episode we interview DUADS’s The Right Kind of Hatred, and Ooook!’s Trail to Oregon. Reviews of Joseph and Trail to Oregon coming next week!
In this episode we go behind the curtain of Pitch Production’s Mojo, Wrong Tree’s Blood Wedding, and Castle Theatre Company’s Dr. Faustus.
In terms of favourite films, which of Licorice Pizza or Wolf of Wall Street is more of a red flag? And, is Frozen fundamentally flawed? For this term's final episode, Bede Film Soc debate the best and worst of cinema, along with proposing some pretty unique franchise collaborations.
For part one of two of this week's episode, the team look Behind The Curtain at Pitch Production’s Mojo, and the Durham Showcase.
In this episode we look behind the curtain at Castle Theatre Company's Dr Faustus in an interview with cast members. Also included are reviews of the Durham Opera Ensemble's Don Giovanni and Hild Bede Theatre's Made in Dagenham.
Bede Film Soc advocate justice for Caitriona Balfe, debate whether The Breakfast Club has stood the test of time, and pick their favourite Incredibles family members.
In this episode, Bede Film Soc answer the eternal question: why is Jonathan scared of Willem Dafoe's tent? They also chat about their favourite black and white films, the boys discuss Bede Film Soc's showing of Nightmare Alley, and Freya name-drops The Umbrellas of Cherbourg again.
In this week’s episode we look behind the curtain at Wrong Tree’s production of Blood Wedding. Also includes reviews of Ooook’s Amazing Maurice, Trev’s musical Legally Blonde, and the Durham Revue’s show at the gala.
For Portfolio's second episode, Freya Williams interviews Grace Snell, a costume designer who recently won a British Independent Film Award for her work on Joanna Hogg's The Souvenir Part II. A long-term collaborator with Hogg and Billie Piper, Snell has also worked with Paul McCartney, Lily Allen, and Rankin.
Purple Radio Drama's Valentine's special - Love on Air.
Themes: LGBTQ+, love, radio show
A girl has fallen for a radio show host at her university and attempts to ask her on a date.
Performers: Ellen Olley as Eleanor, Charlotte McCann as Bonnie and Sam Turnbull as Frank.
Writer and Director: Bethany Yuan
Producer: Anne-Victoire Mancret
In this week's episode, we look behind the curtain at DUCT's adaptation of Much Ado About Nothing, the Opera Ensemble's Don Giovanni, and Oook's production of Terry Pratchet's The Amazing Maurice. Also included is a review of Blizzard Company's Sing Yer Heart Out For The Lads.
This week, the Bede Film Soc exec chat about their most recent showing of The King's Man, which is the worst Star Wars film, and whether Michael Bay deserves any screentime. Featuring an exclusive rendition of the Goldfinger theme performed by the one, and only, Daniel Kostick.
Is Titanic a romcom? Does When Harry Met Sally deserve its popularity? Should Jonathan and Daniel finally watch About Time? As a post-Valentine's debrief, Bede Film Soc dissect the underrated and overrated of romcoms.
In this week’s episode we look behind the curtain at Who Soc’s new podcast series: Out of the Shadows. Also includes a review of TDTC’s Little Shop of Horrors, and Foot of the Hill’s She Kills Monsters.
Tune in for a one-off episode looking behind the curtain at Durham Revue, Durham’s own comedic troupe.
With the Oscar nominations out, Bede Film Soc discuss their favourites of 2021.
Freya attempts to discuss the Best Picture category despite having not watched any of the nominees, Daniel slams Diane Warren for not writing any decent music, and Jonathan explains how he manifested a Jesse Plemons nomination.
Featuring a non-spoiler chat about Bede Film Soc's most recent showing of Spider-Man: No Way Home.
This week’s episode, the Behind The Curtain team review DDF, and interview TDTC’s Little Shop of Horrors producer, Will Drake, and features their very own live plant, Liv Jones!
For Portfolio's first episode, Freya Williams interviews Rohan Harris, a scenic artist whose work has featured in over 150 films and television shows including The Favourite, Death on the Nile, and Game of Thrones.
In this week's episode, we look behind the curtain at the student-written production 'When the Bees Come', and interview the director of Durham Drama Festival.
This week, Bede Film Soc's discussion of remakes slams Shakespeare for poor writing whilst praising the Cat In The Hat (2003) as the greatest onscreen adaptation.
In this week's episode the BTC team look behind the Gala Theatre's curtain at DULOG's flagship production of Guys and Dolls.
This week, Bede Film Soc talk prog rock, nominating Encanto for Best Original Song, and why The Emoji Movie has the greatest score in history. With an exclusive acapella rendition of the Jurassic Park theme performed by Daniel Kostick.
Some of the exec from Bede Film Soc, Durham's oldest, cheapest and only student-run cinema, chat about why Sia shouldn't touch filmmaking with a barge pole, nominating Encanto for Best Picture and whether Benedict Cumberbatch is actually a sex symbol.
The team from Behind The Curtain, Purple Arts' newest collaboration with Durham Student Theatre, introduce themselves and discuss their upcoming content for this term.
Welcome to Purple on Toast, the audio drama podcast showcasing some of the finest talent in Durham and beyond.
Christmas
Writer and Director: Miriam Templeman
Actress: Meg McCubbin
Welcome to Purple on Toast, the audio drama podcast showcasing some of the finest talent in Durham and beyond.
Knocked Up
Writer: Millie Stott
Director: Anne-Victoire Mancret
Actress: Maddie Clarcke
CW: This episode contains graphic language
Purple Radio Drama Team's sketch Cummings and Govings ridiculizes the rules and measures that were to be taken during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Performers: Louis Renouf, Matthew McConckey, Hannah Kisiala, Edward Barry, Jimmy Strainge
Writer: Louis Renouf
Producer: Anne-Victoire Mancret
Audio Design: Max Roulstone
Purple Radio Drama Team's new sketch The Commentators is a comedic commentary of a rugby match.
Performers: Louis Renouf, Edward Barry, Jimmy Strainge, Hannah Kisiala
Writer: Louis Renouf
Producer: Anne-Victoire Mancret
Audio Design: Max Roulstone
Purple Radio Drama Team's Christmas Special - 'Purple Actually'
Film Reviews:
Anne-Victoire Mancret: Last Christmas, The Holiday, Love Actually
Hannah Kisiala: Legally Blond
Charlie Barnett: The Holiday
Love Actually, Scene 1: Anne-Victoire Mancret
Bill Nighy's Interview: Louis Renouf and Matthew McConckey
Purple is all around: Louis Renouf, Matthew McConckey, Jimmy Strainge, Edward Barry
Producer: Anne-Victoire Mancret
Audio Design: Max Roulstone
Anne-Victoire Mancret interviews the winner of the Short Story Competition Winner from 'From the Lighthouse' society : Izel Ilkten-Salman.
The theme of the competition was 'Settling' and the story is called 'Across the Aegean'
Purple's Radio's Halloween Special Writer and Director: Jonathan Yeap Performers: Hannah Kisiala, Bethany, Emily Tarbuck, Anne-Victoire Mancret Producer: Anne-Victoire Mancret Audio Design: Max Roulstone
Performers and Writers: Charlie Okleston, Ben Hutchinson, Tom Walton, Louie Skerett, Ava McNeil
A vampire has invaded the town of Foggoton and wants to make the town residents pay for their human crimes. Protestors are manifesting against them. The radio hosts go and try to find out if they actually exist as the first vampire that shows up to the station might not be a real one...
Set in the fictional town of Foggoton, this is an original comedy series by the Purple Radio Arts Team follwoing the eccentric characters of Foggoton Radio.
Writer: Hashim Hussain
Performers: Charlotte McCann, Louie Skerett, Charlie Ockleston
Foggoton Town's favourite event has come round, the annual Shed Exhibition. But, it might just not be what you would expect from a classic auction.
Set in the fictional town of Foggoton, this is an original comedy series by the Purple Radio Arts team following the eccentric characters of Foggoton Radio.
Writer and Director: Florence de Jersey Lowney
Performers: Finn Deacon, Megan Lane, Louie Skerett, Charlie Ockleston
DUADS audio production of Alexandre Dumas' The Three Musketeers
The Cardinal’s plots come to a head at the ball.
CWs: none
Izzy Daltry as FRANCOISE
Matt Redmond as the VIOLINIST
Megan Ratcliffe as ARCHER
Rian Mullan KING LOUIS
Alex Hart as OFFICER
Jacob Freda as RICHELIEU.
Hannah Burnett as QUEEN ANNE
Olivia Adderly as CONSTANCE
Emily Tarbuck as HERALD
Alex Comaish as D'ARTAGNAN
Artemis Lam as LADY IN WAITING 1
Ana Truesdale as LADY IN WAITING 2
Jay Figueredo as PLANCHET
This concludes Season 1 of DUADS' The Three Musketeers. On behalf of all members of the team, thank you for listening.
Four heroic chivalrous swordsmen fight for justice, honour, and love in 17th-century Paris, adapted from perhaps the most famous historical novel of all time.
Young D'Artagan travels to Paris in hopes of joining the Musketeers of the Guard. Although he does not immediately succeed, he befriends three of the formidable musketeers of the age, meets the love of his life, and becomes embroiled in the sly affairs of state, court, and church.
This is a swashbuckling and endlessly entertaining story of chivalry, honor and sexual tension, with a plot that delivers stolen diamonds, masked balls, loud threesomes, and, of course, great bouts of swordplay.
Cast: Alex Comaish, Matthew McConkey, Arun Kotegaonkar, Peter Firbank, Olivia Adderly, Izzy Daltry, Alexandra Hart, Hannah Burnett, Rian Mullan, Jacob Freda, Alistair Hall, Jay Figueredo, Stephen Ledger, Jacob Cook, Sam Turnbull, Irenitemi Agbejule, Izel Ilkten-Salman, Anthony Ford, Rob Morrissey, Artemis Lam, Matt Redmond, Emily Tarbuck, Natalya Uemlianin-Stone, Megan Ratcliffe, Mathilde Brun, Ana Truesdale
Directing Team: Nicole Balta-Blanco, Lauren Brewer, Saniya Saraf, Daniel Mahaleh
Music Team: Ollie Fabb, Sharanya Sanjay, Kat Pittalis
Editing Team: Aude Hoge, Jay Figueredo
Foley Artists: Natalya Uemlianin-Stone, Jay Figueredo
Writing Team: Jay Figueredo, Matthew McConkey, Izel Ilkten-Salman, Sam Turnbull
Producer Team: Sophie Tice, Victoria Lee-Baruffolo, Thomas Tomlinson, Jay Figueredo
DUADS audio production of Alexandre Dumas' The Three Musketeers
D’Artagnan’s journey continues. He and the Duke of Buckingham and make desperate plans to save the queen.
CWs: n/a
This episode features:
Alex Comaish as D'ARTAGNAN
Jay Figueredo as PLANCHET
Alistair Hall as ROCHEFORT
Hannah Burnett as the CAPTAIN and QUEEN ANNE
Jacob Cook as LUBIN
Sam Turnbull as the GOVERNOR
Irenitemi Agbejule as PATRICK
Anthony Ford as BUCKINGHAM
Megan Ratcliffe as OREILLY
AND
Olivia Adderley as CONSTANCE
Four heroic chivalrous swordsmen fight for justice, honour, and love in 17th-century Paris, adapted from perhaps the most famous historical novel of all time.
Young D'Artagan travels to Paris in hopes of joining the Musketeers of the Guard. Although he does not immediately succeed, he befriends three of the formidable musketeers of the age, meets the love of his life, and becomes embroiled in the sly affairs of state, court, and church.
This is a swashbuckling and endlessly entertaining story of chivalry, honor and sexual tension, with a plot that delivers stolen diamonds, masked balls, loud threesomes, and, of course, great bouts of swordplay.
Cast: Alex Comaish, Matthew McConkey, Arun Kotegaonkar, Peter Firbank, Olivia Adderly, Izzy Daltry, Alexandra Hart, Hannah Burnett, Rian Mullan, Jacob Freda, Alistair Hall, Jay Figueredo, Stephen Ledger, Jacob Cook, Sam Turnbull, Irenitemi Agbejule, Izel Ilkten-Salman, Anthony Ford, Rob Morrissey, Artemis Lam, Matt Redmond, Emily Tarbuck, Natalya Uemlianin-Stone, Megan Ratcliffe, Mathilde Brun, Ana Truesdale
Directing Team: Nicole Balta-Blanco, Lauren Brewer, Saniya Saraf, Daniel Mahaleh
Music Team: Ollie Fabb, Sharanya Sanjay, Kat Pittalis
Editing Team: Aude Hoge, Jay Figueredo
Foley Artists: Natalya Uemlianin-Stone, Jay Figueredo
Writing Team: Jay Figueredo, Matthew McConkey, Izel Ilkten-Salman, Sam Turnbull
Producer Team: Sophie Tice, Victoria Lee-Baruffolo, Thomas Tomlinson, Jay Figueredo
Purple Radio presents, in collaboration with Durham University Classical Theatre, Oscar Wilde’s Salomé.
(CW: xenophobia, violence)
PRODUCTION TEAM
Composer/Musical Director: Samuel Abel
Assistant Musical Director: Kat Pittalis
Director: Freya Williams
Producer: Katrina Merrick
With special thanks to Lim Jia Ying
MUSICIANS
Francesca Figueredo
George Marlow
Thomas Milton
Josh Osborn-Patel
Grace Fu
Freya Firth-Robson
CAST IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE
The Young Syrian/Second Jew: Anthony Ford
The Page of Herodias/First Jew: Jamie Crosby
First Soldier/Second Nazarene:Freddy Fossey-Warren
Second Soldier/First Nazarene: Louie Skerrett
The Cappadocian/Third Jew/A Sadducee: Megan Ratcliffe
Jokanaan: Issy Flower
Salomé: Emily Tarbuck
Herod: Jacob Freda
Herodias/Fifth Jew: Evie Press
Tigellinus/Fourth Jew/A Pharisee: Ellen Olley
DUADS audio production of Alexandre Dumas' The Three Musketeers
The Musketeers run into more troubles along the road. D’Artagnan learns more of Athos’s mysterious past.
CWs: Violence.
This episode features:
Alex Comaish as D'ARTAGNAN
Matthew McConkey as ATHOS
Peter Firbank as ARAMIS
Jay Figueredo as PLANCHET
Alistair Hall as DIGGER
Jacob Cook as MOUSQUETON
Temi Agbejule as BAZIN
Alexandra Hart as INKEEPER
Artemis Lam as BARMAID
Alistair Hall as THE MYSTERIOUS VOICE
Emily Tarbuck as the STABLEBOY
The four Miscellaneous Cardinalist Agents were Ana Truesdale, Izzy Daltry, Mathilde Brun and Megan Ratcliffe.
Four heroic chivalrous swordsmen fight for justice, honour, and love in 17th-century Paris, adapted from perhaps the most famous historical novel of all time.
Young D'Artagan travels to Paris in hopes of joining the Musketeers of the Guard. Although he does not immediately succeed, he befriends three of the formidable musketeers of the age, meets the love of his life, and becomes embroiled in the sly affairs of state, court, and church.
This is a swashbuckling and endlessly entertaining story of chivalry, honor and sexual tension, with a plot that delivers stolen diamonds, masked balls, loud threesomes, and, of course, great bouts of swordplay.
Cast: Alex Comaish, Matthew McConkey, Arun Kotegaonkar, Peter Firbank, Olivia Adderly, Izzy Daltry, Alexandra Hart, Hannah Burnett, Rian Mullan, Jacob Freda, Alistair Hall, Jay Figueredo, Stephen Ledger, Jacob Cook, Sam Turnbull, Irenitemi Agbejule, Izel Ilkten-Salman, Anthony Ford, Rob Morrissey, Artemis Lam, Matt Redmond, Emily Tarbuck, Natalya Uemlianin-Stone, Megan Ratcliffe, Mathilde Brun, Ana Truesdale
Directing Team: Nicole Balta-Blanco, Lauren Brewer, Saniya Saraf, Daniel Mahaleh
Music Team: Ollie Fabb, Sharanya Sanjay, Kat Pittalis
Editing Team: Aude Hoge, Jay Figueredo
Foley Artists: Natalya Uemlianin-Stone, Jay Figueredo
Writing Team: Jay Figueredo, Matthew McConkey, Izel Ilkten-Salman, Sam Turnbull
Producer Team: Sophie Tice, Victoria Lee-Baruffolo, Thomas Tomlinson, Jay Figueredo
DUADS audio production of Alexandre Dumas' The Three Musketeers
The Musketeers set out on D’Artagnan’s secret quest. Porthos makes a terrible mistake.
(CW: racism, xenophobia, assault, strong violence)
This episode features:
Alex Comaish as D'ARTAGNAN
Alistair Hall as MUSKETEER and ROCHEFORT
Rob Morrissey as TREVILLE
Peter Firbank as ARAMIS
Ana Truesdale as TREVILLE’S SERVANT and PERSON
Irenitemi Agbejule as BAZIN
Matthew McConkey as ATHOS
Arun Kotegaonkar as PORTHOS
Izel Ilkten-Salman as FATIMA
Jacob Cook as MOUSQUETON
Jay Figueredo as PLANCHET
Four heroic chivalrous swordsmen fight for justice, honour, and love in 17th-century Paris, adapted from perhaps the most famous historical novel of all time.
Young D'Artagan travels to Paris in hopes of joining the Musketeers of the Guard. Although he does not immediately succeed, he befriends three of the formidable musketeers of the age, meets the love of his life, and becomes embroiled in the sly affairs of state, court, and church.
This is a swashbuckling and endlessly entertaining story of chivalry, honor and sexual tension, with a plot that delivers stolen diamonds, masked balls, loud threesomes, and, of course, great bouts of swordplay.
Cast: Alex Comaish, Matthew McConkey, Arun Kotegaonkar, Peter Firbank, Olivia Adderly, Izzy Daltry, Alexandra Hart, Hannah Burnett, Rian Mullan, Jacob Freda, Alistair Hall, Jay Figueredo, Stephen Ledger, Jacob Cook, Sam Turnbull, Irenitemi Agbejule, Izel Ilkten-Salman, Anthony Ford, Rob Morrissey, Artemis Lam, Matt Redmond, Emily Tarbuck, Natalya Uemlianin-Stone, Megan Ratcliffe, Mathilde Brun, Ana Truesdale
Directing Team: Nicole Balta-Blanco, Lauren Brewer, Saniya Saraf, Daniel Mahaleh
Music Team: Ollie Fabb, Sharanya Sanjay, Kat Pittalis
Editing Team: Aude Hoge, Jay Figueredo
Foley Artists: Natalya Uemlianin-Stone, Jay Figueredo
Writing Team: Jay Figueredo, Matthew McConkey, Izel Ilkten-Salman, Sam Turnbull
Producer Team: Sophie Tice, Victoria Lee-Baruffolo, Thomas Tomlinson, Jay Figueredo
Welcome to Purple on Toast, the audio drama podcast showcasing some of the finest talent in Durham and beyond.
Most Daunted
Writer: Jack Sandbach
Director: Issy Flower
Actor: Eleanor Kris
Statue
Writer: Tom Murray
Directed by Jacob Freda
Starring Richard Sharpe and Violet Allmark (who is joining us from the University of Bristol!)
The episode was produced by Jacob Freda, Issy Flower, Lim Jia Ying and Anne-Victoire Mancret, in collaboration with Purple Radio. The episode was edited by Ryan King.
DUADS audio production of Alexandre Dumas' The Three Musketeers
King Louis gives the queen an ultimatum. D’Artagnan is given another deadly mission.
CWs: none
This episode featured:
Mathilde Brun as OFFICER
Jacob Freda as CARDINAL RICHELIEU
Rian Mullan as KING LOUIS
Hannah Burnett as QUEEN ANNE
Olivia Aderley as CONSTANCE
Sam Turnbull as BONACIEUX
Alex Comaish as D’ARTAGNAN
Alistair Hall as ROCHEFORT
Four heroic chivalrous swordsmen fight for justice, honour, and love in 17th-century Paris, adapted from perhaps the most famous historical novel of all time.
Young D'Artagan travels to Paris in hopes of joining the Musketeers of the Guard. Although he does not immediately succeed, he befriends three of the formidable musketeers of the age, meets the love of his life, and becomes embroiled in the sly affairs of state, court, and church.
This is a swashbuckling and endlessly entertaining story of chivalry, honor and sexual tension, with a plot that delivers stolen diamonds, masked balls, loud threesomes, and, of course, great bouts of swordplay.
Cast: Alex Comaish, Matthew McConkey, Arun Kotegaonkar, Peter Firbank, Olivia Adderly, Izzy Daltry, Alexandra Hart, Hannah Burnett, Rian Mullan, Jacob Freda, Alistair Hall, Jay Figueredo, Stephen Ledger, Jacob Cook, Sam Turnbull, Irenitemi Agbejule, Izel Ilkten-Salman, Anthony Ford, Rob Morrissey, Artemis Lam, Matt Redmond, Emily Tarbuck, Natalya Uemlianin-Stone, Megan Ratcliffe, Mathilde Brun, Ana Truesdale
Directing Team: Nicole Balta-Blanco, Lauren Brewer, Saniya Saraf, Daniel Mahaleh
Music Team: Ollie Fabb, Sharanya Sanjay, Kat Pittalis
Editing Team: Aude Hoge, Jay Figueredo
Foley Artists: Natalya Uemlianin-Stone, Jay Figueredo
Writing Team: Jay Figueredo, Matthew McConkey, Izel Ilkten-Salman, Sam Turnbull
Producer Team: Sophie Tice, Victoria Lee-Baruffolo, Thomas Tomlinson, Jay Figueredo
DUADS audio production of Alexandre Dumas' The Three Musketeers
Constance, Francoise, and D’Artagnan help Madame D’Aguillon. Milady enacts the Cardinal’s plans.
CWs: Sexual assault.
This episode features:
Jay Figueredo as PLANCHET
Alex Comaish as D’ARTAGNAN
Peter Firbank as ARAMIS
Olivia Adderley as CONSTANCE
Ana Truesdale as KITTY
Alex Hart as MILADY
Emily Tarbuck as D’AGUILLON
Izzy Daltry as FRANCOISE
Anthony Ford as BUCKINGHAM
Alistair Hall and Megan Ratcliffe as ENGLISH NOBLES
Jacob Freda as RICHELIEU
Four heroic chivalrous swordsmen fight for justice, honour, and love in 17th-century Paris, adapted from perhaps the most famous historical novel of all time.
Young D'Artagan travels to Paris in hopes of joining the Musketeers of the Guard. Although he does not immediately succeed, he befriends three of the formidable musketeers of the age, meets the love of his life, and becomes embroiled in the sly affairs of state, court, and church.
This is a swashbuckling and endlessly entertaining story of chivalry, honor and sexual tension, with a plot that delivers stolen diamonds, masked balls, loud threesomes, and, of course, great bouts of swordplay.
Cast: Alex Comaish, Matthew McConkey, Arun Kotegaonkar, Peter Firbank, Olivia Adderly, Izzy Daltry, Alexandra Hart, Hannah Burnett, Rian Mullan, Jacob Freda, Alistair Hall, Jay Figueredo, Stephen Ledger, Jacob Cook, Sam Turnbull, Irenitemi Agbejule, Izel Ilkten-Salman, Anthony Ford, Rob Morrissey, Artemis Lam, Matt Redmond, Emily Tarbuck, Natalya Uemlianin-Stone, Megan Ratcliffe, Mathilde Brun, Ana Truesdale
Directing Team: Nicole Balta-Blanco, Lauren Brewer, Saniya Saraf, Daniel Mahaleh
Music Team: Ollie Fabb, Sharanya Sanjay, Kat Pittalis
Editing Team: Aude Hoge, Jay Figueredo
Foley Artists: Natalya Uemlianin-Stone, Jay Figueredo
Writing Team: Jay Figueredo, Matthew McConkey, Izel Ilkten-Salman, Sam Turnbull
Producer Team: Sophie Tice, Victoria Lee-Baruffolo, Thomas Tomlinson, Jay Figueredo
DUADS audio production of Alexandre Dumas' The Three Musketeers
The Cardinal’s plots continue. The queen herself is interrogated by the chancellor.
CWs: This episode contains sexual assault.
This episode featured:
Rian Mullan as KING LOUIS
Jacob Freda as CARDINAL RICHELIEU
Rob Morrisey as CAPTAIN TREVILLE
Hannah Burnett as QUEEN ANNE
Stephen Ledger as the CHANCELLOR
Four heroic chivalrous swordsmen fight for justice, honour, and love in 17th-century Paris, adapted from perhaps the most famous historical novel of all time.
Young D'Artagan travels to Paris in hopes of joining the Musketeers of the Guard. Although he does not immediately succeed, he befriends three of the formidable musketeers of the age, meets the love of his life, and becomes embroiled in the sly affairs of state, court, and church.
This is a swashbuckling and endlessly entertaining story of chivalry, honor and sexual tension, with a plot that delivers stolen diamonds, masked balls, loud threesomes, and, of course, great bouts of swordplay.
Cast: Alex Comaish, Matthew McConkey, Arun Kotegaonkar, Peter Firbank, Olivia Adderly, Izzy Daltry, Alexandra Hart, Hannah Burnett, Rian Mullan, Jacob Freda, Alistair Hall, Jay Figueredo, Stephen Ledger, Jacob Cook, Sam Turnbull, Irenitemi Agbejule, Izel Ilkten-Salman, Anthony Ford, Rob Morrissey, Artemis Lam, Matt Redmond, Emily Tarbuck, Natalya Uemlianin-Stone, Megan Ratcliffe, Mathilde Brun, Ana Truesdale
Directing Team: Nicole Balta-Blanco, Lauren Brewer, Saniya Saraf, Daniel Mahaleh
Music Team: Ollie Fabb, Sharanya Sanjay, Kat Pittalis
Editing Team: Aude Hoge, Jay Figueredo
Foley Artists: Natalya Uemlianin-Stone, Jay Figueredo
Writing Team: Jay Figueredo, Matthew McConkey, Izel Ilkten-Salman, Sam Turnbull
Producer Team: Sophie Tice, Victoria Lee-Baruffolo, Thomas Tomlinson, Jay Figueredo
DUADS audio production of Alexandre Dumas' The Three Musketeers
Four heroic chivalrous swordsmen fight for justice, honour, and love in 17th-century Paris, adapted from perhaps the most famous historical novel of all time.
Young D'Artagan travels to Paris in hopes of joining the Musketeers of the Guard. Although he does not immediately succeed, he befriends three of the formidable musketeers of the age, meets the love of his life, and becomes embroiled in the sly affairs of state, court, and church.
This is a swashbuckling and endlessly entertaining story of chivalry, honor and sexual tension, with a plot that delivers stolen diamonds, masked balls, loud threesomes, and, of course, great bouts of swordplay.
Cast: Alex Comaish, Matthew McConkey, Arun Kotegaonkar, Peter Firbank, Olivia Adderly, Izzy Daltry, Alexandra Hart, Hannah Burnett, Rian Mullan, Jacob Freda, Alistair Hall, Jay Figueredo, Stephen Ledger, Jacob Cook, Sam Turnbull, Irenitemi Agbejule, Izel Ilkten-Salman, Anthony Ford, Rob Morrissey, Artemis Lam, Matt Redmond, Emily Tarbuck, Natalya Uemlianin-Stone, Megan Ratcliffe, Mathilde Brun, Ana Truesdale
Directing Team: Nicole Balta-Blanco, Lauren Brewer, Saniya Saraf, Daniel Mahaleh
Music Team: Ollie Fabb, Sharanya Sanjay, Kat Pittalis
Editing Team: Aude Hoge, Jay Figueredo
Foley Artists: Natalya Uemlianin-Stone, Jay Figueredo
Writing Team: Jay Figueredo, Matthew McConkey, Izel Ilkten-Salman, Sam Turnbull
Producer Team: Sophie Tice, Victoria Lee-Baruffolo, Thomas Tomlinson, Jay Figueredo
Catherine Turner interviews directors of Feather Theatre Company’s upcoming production of 1984: Jenny Shpeter and Harry Jenkins. They discuss the enduring interest and relevance of Orwell’s classic novel, and how it so effectively lends itself to the stage.
CWs: Strong Language
Scenes 3 and 4 of the Brine and Birdseye Series
Performers and Script Writers: Charlie Ockleston, Ben Hutchison, Tom Walton, Louie Skerrett, Alex Comaish
DUADS audio production of Alexandre Dumas' The Three Musketeers
D’Artagnan and Francoise search for the spy. Bonacieux and Athos are interrogated in the Bastille.
CWs: Bullying, harassment, hazing.
This episode featured:
Arun Kotegaonkar as PORTHOS
Alex Comaish as D'ARTAGNAN
Izzy Daltry as FRANCOISE
Jacob Cook as POMPOGNE
Mathilde Brun as OFFICER
Olivia Adderly as CONSTANCE
Peter Firbank as ARAMIS
Sam Turnbull as BONACIEUX
Matt Redmond as the COMMISSARY
Megan Ratcliffe as GUARD
Matthew McConkey as ATHOS
Four heroic chivalrous swordsmen fight for justice, honour, and love in 17th-century Paris, adapted from perhaps the most famous historical novel of all time.
Young D'Artagan travels to Paris in hopes of joining the Musketeers of the Guard. Although he does not immediately succeed, he befriends three of the formidable musketeers of the age, meets the love of his life, and becomes embroiled in the sly affairs of state, court, and church.
This is a swashbuckling and endlessly entertaining story of chivalry, honor and sexual tension, with a plot that delivers stolen diamonds, masked balls, loud threesomes, and, of course, great bouts of swordplay.
Cast: Alex Comaish, Matthew McConkey, Arun Kotegaonkar, Peter Firbank, Olivia Adderly, Izzy Daltry, Alexandra Hart, Hannah Burnett, Rian Mullan, Jacob Freda, Alistair Hall, Jay Figueredo, Stephen Ledger, Jacob Cook, Sam Turnbull, Irenitemi Agbejule, Izel Ilkten-Salman, Anthony Ford, Rob Morrissey, Artemis Lam, Matt Redmond, Emily Tarbuck, Natalya Uemlianin-Stone, Megan Ratcliffe, Mathilde Brun, Ana Truesdale
Directing Team: Nicole Balta-Blanco, Lauren Brewer, Saniya Saraf, Daniel Mahaleh
Music Team: Ollie Fabb, Sharanya Sanjay, Kat Pittalis
Editing Team: Aude Hoge, Jay Figueredo
Foley Artists: Natalya Uemlianin-Stone, Jay Figueredo
Writing Team: Jay Figueredo, Matthew McConkey, Izel Ilkten-Salman, Sam Turnbull
Producer Team: Sophie Tice, Victoria Lee-Baruffolo, Thomas Tomlinson, Jay Figueredo
Freya Williams interviews some of the team behind the upcoming Trans and Gender-Diverse Project - Co-Directors Jia Ying Lim and Imogen Marchant, Assistant Producer Jamie Crosby, and actors Tommy Haemaelainen, Charlie Bell, and Magali O'Brien. They discuss the inspirations and process behind this lockdown audio play and film project, which is produced by Purple Radio X Sightline Productions X Durham LGBT+ Association. They share their opinions on trans issues, including media representation and university experience.
There is a short teaser of the audio play at the end, tickets to the full show will be available on the Durham Student Theatre website end June.
DUADS audio production of Alexandre Dumas' The Three Musketeers
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D’Artagnan helps Constance with her secret mission. The Duke of Buckingham meets with the queen.
CWs: problematic treatment of women
This episode features:
Olivia Adderly as CONSTANCE
Alex Comaish as D’ARTAGNAN
Jay Figueredo as PLANCHET
Sam Turnbull as MUSKETEER
Anthony Ford as BUCKINGHAM
Peter Firbank as ARAMIS
Hannah Burnett as QUEEN ANNE
Four heroic chivalrous swordsmen fight for justice, honour, and love in 17th-century Paris, adapted from perhaps the most famous historical novel of all time.
Young D'Artagan travels to Paris in hopes of joining the Musketeers of the Guard. Although he does not immediately succeed, he befriends three of the formidable musketeers of the age, meets the love of his life, and becomes embroiled in the sly affairs of state, court, and church.
This is a swashbuckling and endlessly entertaining story of chivalry, honor and sexual tension, with a plot that delivers stolen diamonds, masked balls, loud threesomes, and, of course, great bouts of swordplay.
Cast: Alex Comaish, Matthew McConkey, Arun Kotegaonkar, Peter Firbank, Olivia Adderly, Izzy Daltry, Alexandra Hart, Hannah Burnett, Rian Mullan, Jacob Freda, Alistair Hall, Jay Figueredo, Stephen Ledger, Jacob Cook, Sam Turnbull, Irenitemi Agbejule, Izel Ilkten-Salman, Anthony Ford, Rob Morrissey, Artemis Lam, Matt Redmond, Emily Tarbuck, Natalya Uemlianin-Stone, Megan Ratcliffe, Mathilde Brun, Ana Truesdale
Directing Team: Nicole Balta-Blanco, Lauren Brewer, Saniya Saraf, Daniel Mahaleh
Music Team: Ollie Fabb, Sharanya Sanjay, Kat Pittalis
Editing Team: Aude Hoge, Jay Figueredo
Foley Artists: Natalya Uemlianin-Stone, Jay Figueredo
Writing Team: Jay Figueredo, Matthew McConkey, Izel Ilkten-Salman, Sam Turnbull
Producer Team: Sophie Tice, Victoria Lee-Baruffolo, Thomas Tomlinson, Jay Figueredo
DUADS audio production of Alexandre Dumas' The Three Musketeers
DUADS' The Three Musketeers • A podcast on Anchor
D’Artagnan makes a bold rescue. Affairs of the heart lead him deeper into intrigue.
CWs: swearing, violence.
This episode featured:
Alex Comaish as D'ARTAGNAN
Jay Figueredo as PLANCHET
Arun Kotegaonkar as PORTHOS
Matthew McConkey as ATHOS
Artemis Lam as GIRL
Stephen Ledger, Jacob Cook, and Ana Truesdale as INTERROGATORS
Sam Turnbull as GERMAIN
Olivia Adderley as CONSTANCE
Natalya Uemlianin-Stone as LAPORTE
Rob Morrisey as TREVILLE
Izzy Daltry as FRANCOISE
Mathilde Brun as MADAME DE CHEVREUSE
Four heroic chivalrous swordsmen fight for justice, honour, and love in 17th-century Paris, adapted from perhaps the most famous historical novel of all time.
Young D'Artagan travels to Paris in hopes of joining the Musketeers of the Guard. Although he does not immediately succeed, he befriends three of the formidable musketeers of the age, meets the love of his life, and becomes embroiled in the sly affairs of state, court, and church.
This is a swashbuckling and endlessly entertaining story of chivalry, honor and sexual tension, with a plot that delivers stolen diamonds, masked balls, loud threesomes, and, of course, great bouts of swordplay.
Cast: Alex Comaish, Matthew McConkey, Arun Kotegaonkar, Peter Firbank, Olivia Adderly, Izzy Daltry, Alexandra Hart, Hannah Burnett, Rian Mullan, Jacob Freda, Alistair Hall, Jay Figueredo, Stephen Ledger, Jacob Cook, Sam Turnbull, Irenitemi Agbejule, Izel Ilkten-Salman, Anthony Ford, Rob Morrissey, Artemis Lam, Matt Redmond, Emily Tarbuck, Natalya Uemlianin-Stone, Megan Ratcliffe, Mathilde Brun, Ana Truesdale
Directing Team: Nicole Balta-Blanco, Lauren Brewer, Saniya Saraf, Daniel Mahaleh
Music Team: Ollie Fabb, Sharanya Sanjay, Kat Pittalis
Editing Team: Aude Hoge, Jay Figueredo
Foley Artists: Natalya Uemlianin-Stone, Jay Figueredo
Writing Team: Jay Figueredo, Matthew McConkey, Izel Ilkten-Salman, Sam Turnbull
Producer Team: Sophie Tice, Victoria Lee-Baruffolo, Thomas Tomlinson, Jay Figueredo
Foggoton's detective Sir Luke Homes is trying to uncover the responsible of all the recent crimes that took place in town, suspecting it might be the fault of Eugene's chickens... Set in the fictional town of Foggoton, this is an original comedy series by the Purple Arts Team following the eccentric characters of Foggoton radio. Performers: Sir Luke Homes: Megan Lane Host and Patricia: Charlotte McCann Eugene and Steve: Anne-Victoire Mancret Mr Simon and Gerald: Louie Skerrett Writer and Director: Anne-Victoire Mancret Sound Designer: Max Roulstone
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D’Artagnan’s landlord comes to him with a plea for help. The musketeers find themselves embroiled in the Cardinal’s plots.
CWs: threats of violence.
This episode features:
Jay Figueredo as PLANCHET
Alex Comaish as D’ARTAGNAN
Sam Turnbull as BONACIEUX
Matthew McConkey as ATHOS
Arun Kotegaonkar as PORTHOS
Peter Firbank as ARAMIS
Megan Ratcliffe as GUARD
Four heroic chivalrous swordsmen fight for justice, honour, and love in 17th-century Paris, adapted from perhaps the most famous historical novel of all time.
Young D'Artagan travels to Paris in hopes of joining the Musketeers of the Guard. Although he does not immediately succeed, he befriends three of the formidable musketeers of the age, meets the love of his life, and becomes embroiled in the sly affairs of state, court, and church.
This is a swashbuckling and endlessly entertaining story of chivalry, honor and sexual tension, with a plot that delivers stolen diamonds, masked balls, loud threesomes, and, of course, great bouts of swordplay.
Cast: Alex Comaish, Matthew McConkey, Arun Kotegaonkar, Peter Firbank, Olivia Adderly, Izzy Daltry, Alexandra Hart, Hannah Burnett, Rian Mullan, Jacob Freda, Alistair Hall, Jay Figueredo, Stephen Ledger, Jacob Cook, Sam Turnbull, Irenitemi Agbejule, Izel Ilkten-Salman, Anthony Ford, Rob Morrissey, Artemis Lam, Matt Redmond, Emily Tarbuck, Natalya Uemlianin-Stone, Megan Ratcliffe, Mathilde Brun, Ana Truesdale
Directing Team: Nicole Balta-Blanco, Lauren Brewer, Saniya Saraf, Daniel Mahaleh
Music Team: Ollie Fabb, Sharanya Sanjay, Kat Pittalis
Editing Team: Aude Hoge, Jay Figueredo
Foley Artists: Natalya Uemlianin-Stone, Jay Figueredo
Writing Team: Jay Figueredo, Matthew McConkey, Izel Ilkten-Salman, Sam Turnbull
Producer Team: Sophie Tice, Victoria Lee-Baruffolo, Thomas Tomlinson, Jay Figueredo
DUADS audio production of Alexandre Dumas' The Three Musketeers
The musketeers’ financial difficulty continues. Athos’s suspicions come to a head at a dinner party with friends of Aramis'.
CW: Sexual content.
This episode featured:
Arun Kotegaonkar as PORTHOS
Peter Firbank as ARAMIS
Alex Comaish as D’ARTAGNAN
Matthew McConkey as ATHOS
Irenitemi Agbejule as BAZIN
Artemis Lam as CAMILLE DE BOIS-TRACY
Matt Redmond as CHARLES DE BOIS-TRACY
Four heroic chivalrous swordsmen fight for justice, honour, and love in 17th-century Paris, adapted from perhaps the most famous historical novel of all time.
Young D'Artagan travels to Paris in hopes of joining the Musketeers of the Guard. Although he does not immediately succeed, he befriends three of the formidable musketeers of the age, meets the love of his life, and becomes embroiled in the sly affairs of state, court, and church.
This is a swashbuckling and endlessly entertaining story of chivalry, honor and sexual tension, with a plot that delivers stolen diamonds, masked balls, loud threesomes, and, of course, great bouts of swordplay.
Cast: Alex Comaish, Matthew McConkey, Arun Kotegaonkar, Peter Firbank, Olivia Adderly, Izzy Daltry, Alexandra Hart, Hannah Burnett, Rian Mullan, Jacob Freda, Alistair Hall, Jay Figueredo, Stephen Ledger, Jacob Cook, Sam Turnbull, Irenitemi Agbejule, Izel Ilkten-Salman, Anthony Ford, Rob Morrissey, Artemis Lam, Matt Redmond, Emily Tarbuck, Natalya Uemlianin-Stone, Megan Ratcliffe, Mathilde Brun, Ana Truesdale
Directing Team: Nicole Balta-Blanco, Lauren Brewer, Saniya Saraf, Daniel Mahaleh
Music Team: Ollie Fabb, Sharanya Sanjay, Kat Pittalis
Editing Team: Aude Hoge, Jay Figueredo
Foley Artists: Natalya Uemlianin-Stone, Jay Figueredo
Writing Team: Jay Figueredo, Matthew McConkey, Izel Ilkten-Salman, Sam Turnbull
Producer Team: Sophie Tice, Victoria Lee-Baruffolo, Thomas Tomlinson, Jay Figueredo
DUADS audio production of Alexandre Dumas' The Three Musketeers
The musketeers run into money trouble. Porthos turns to sources he would rather avoid.
End music, "Fatima's Lullaby" written and performed by Sharanya Sanjay.
This episode featured:
Matthew Mcconkey as ATHOS
Alex Comaish as D’ARTAGNAN
Peter Firbank as ARAMIS
Arun Kotegaonkar as PORTHOS
Sam Turbull, Jacob Cook and Stephen Ledger as GAMBLERS
Izzy Daltry as ONLOOKER
Emily Tarbuck as WOMAN
Megan Ratcliffe as RED GUARD 1
Mathilde Brun as RED GUARD 2
Ana Truesdale as SERVANT
Irenitemi Agbejule as PORTHOS' FATHER
Izel Ilkten-Salman as FATIMA
Four heroic chivalrous swordsmen fight for justice, honour, and love in 17th-century Paris, adapted from perhaps the most famous historical novel of all time.
Young D'Artagan travels to Paris in hopes of joining the Musketeers of the Guard. Although he does not immediately succeed, he befriends three of the formidable musketeers of the age, meets the love of his life, and becomes embroiled in the sly affairs of state, court, and church.
This is a swashbuckling and endlessly entertaining story of chivalry, honor and sexual tension, with a plot that delivers stolen diamonds, masked balls, loud threesomes, and, of course, great bouts of swordplay.
Cast: Alex Comaish, Matthew McConkey, Arun Kotegaonkar, Peter Firbank, Olivia Adderly, Izzy Daltry, Alexandra Hart, Hannah Burnett, Rian Mullan, Jacob Freda, Alistair Hall, Jay Figueredo, Stephen Ledger, Jacob Cook, Sam Turnbull, Irenitemi Agbejule, Izel Ilkten-Salman, Anthony Ford, Rob Morrissey, Artemis Lam, Matt Redmond, Emily Tarbuck, Natalya Uemlianin-Stone, Megan Ratcliffe, Mathilde Brun, Ana Truesdale
Directing Team: Nicole Balta-Blanco, Lauren Brewer, Saniya Saraf, Daniel Mahaleh
Music Team: Ollie Fabb, Sharanya Sanjay, Kat Pittalis
Editing Team: Aude Hoge, Jay Figueredo
Foley Artists: Natalya Uemlianin-Stone, Jay Figueredo
Writing Team: Jay Figueredo, Matthew McConkey, Izel Ilkten-Salman, Sam Turnbull
Producer Team: Sophie Tice, Victoria Lee-Baruffolo, Thomas Tomlinson, Jay Figueredo
DUADS audio production of Alexandre Dumas' The Three Musketeers
Available: DUADS' The Three Musketeers • A podcast on Anchor
D’Artagnan and Porthos go shopping. Athos learns of a terrible danger from within the musketeers.
This episode featured:
Alex Comaish as D’ARTAGNAN
Peter Firbank as ARAMIS
Arun Kotegaonkar as PORTHOS
Matthew McConkey as ATHOS
Rob Morissey as TREVILLE
Olivia Adderly as CONSTANCE
Jacob Cook as MOUSQUETON
Irenitemi Agbejule as BAZIN
Jay Figueredo as PLANCHET
Artemis Lam, Sam Turnbull, Emily Tarbuck, and Anthony Ford as WANNABES
Four heroic chivalrous swordsmen fight for justice, honour, and love in 17th-century Paris, adapted from perhaps the most famous historical novel of all time.
Young D'Artagan travels to Paris in hopes of joining the Musketeers of the Guard. Although he does not immediately succeed, he befriends three of the formidable musketeers of the age, meets the love of his life, and becomes embroiled in the sly affairs of state, court, and church.
This is a swashbuckling and endlessly entertaining story of chivalry, honor and sexual tension, with a plot that delivers stolen diamonds, masked balls, loud threesomes, and, of course, great bouts of swordplay.
Cast: Alex Comaish, Matthew McConkey, Arun Kotegaonkar, Peter Firbank, Olivia Adderly, Izzy Daltry, Alexandra Hart, Hannah Burnett, Rian Mullan, Jacob Freda, Alistair Hall, Jay Figueredo, Stephen Ledger, Jacob Cook, Sam Turnbull, Irenitemi Agbejule, Izel Ilkten-Salman, Anthony Ford, Rob Morrissey, Artemis Lam, Matt Redmond, Emily Tarbuck, Natalya Uemlianin-Stone, Megan Ratcliffe, Mathilde Brun, Ana Truesdale
Directing Team: Nicole Balta-Blanco, Lauren Brewer, Saniya Saraf, Daniel Mahaleh
Music Team: Ollie Fabb, Sharanya Sanjay, Kat Pittalis
Editing Team: Aude Hoge, Jay Figueredo
Foley Artists: Natalya Uemlianin-Stone, Jay Figueredo
Writing Team: Jay Figueredo, Matthew McConkey, Izel Ilkten-Salman, Sam Turnbull
Producer Team: Sophie Tice, Victoria Lee-Baruffolo, Thomas Tomlinson, Jay Figueredo
DUADS audio production of Alexandre Dumas' The Three Musketeers
The inseparables must face the consequences of their fight.
CW: sexual themes.
Episode featuring:
Artemis Lam as MADAME DE LA TREMOUILLE Rob Morissey as TREVILLE
Sam Turnbull as BERNAJOUX
Peter Firbank as ARAMIS Matthew McConkey as ATHOS Arun Kotegaonkar as PORTHOS
Alex Comaish as D’ARTAGNAN
Natalya Uemlianin-Stone as LAPORTE
Jacob Cook, Ana Truesdale, Emily Tarbuck and Irenitemi Agbejule as COURTIERS
Rian Mullan as KING LOUIS
Olivia Adderly as as CONSTANCE
Four heroic chivalrous swordsmen fight for justice, honour, and love in 17th-century Paris, adapted from perhaps the most famous historical novel of all time..
Young D'Artagan travels to Paris in hopes of joining the Musketeers of the Guard. Although he does not immediately succeed, he befriends three of the formidable musketeers of the age, meets the love of his life, and becomes embroiled in the sly affairs of state, court, and church.
This is a swashbuckling and endlessly entertaining story of chivalry, honor and sexual tension, with a plot that delivers stolen diamonds, masked balls, loud threesomes, and, of course, great bouts of swordplay.
Cast: Alex Comaish, Matthew McConkey, Arun Kotegaonkar, Peter Firbank, Olivia Adderly, Izzy Daltry, Alexandra Hart, Hannah Burnett, Rian Mullan, Jacob Freda, Alistair Hall, Jay Figueredo, Stephen Ledger, Jacob Cook, Sam Turnbull, Irenitemi Agbejule, Izel Ilkten-Salman, Anthony Ford, Rob Morrissey, Artemis Lam, Matt Redmond, Emily Tarbuck, Natalya Uemlianin-Stone, Megan Ratcliffe, Mathilde Brun, Ana Truesdale
Directing Team: Nicole Balta-Blanco, Lauren Brewer, Saniya Saraf, Daniel Mahaleh
Music Team: Ollie Fabb, Sharanya Sanjay, Kat Pittalis
Editing Team: Aude Hoge, Jay Figueredo
Foley Artists: Natalya Uemlianin-Stone, Jay Figueredo
Writing Team: Jay Figueredo, Matthew McConkey, Izel Ilkten-Salman, Sam Turnbull
Producer Team: Sophie Tice, Victoria Lee-Baruffolo, Thomas Tomlinson, Jay Figueredo
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The musketeers deal with the fallout of their fight. D’Artagnan gets into more trouble while getting to know the inseparables.
TWs: Violence.
The cast in order of appearance is:
Rob Morrissey as TREVILLE
Arun Kotegaonkar as PORTHOS
Peter Firbank as ARAMIS
Matthew McConkey as ATHOS
Alex Comaish as D'ARTAGNAN
Matt Redmond as DEALER
Rian Mullan as KING LOUIS
Natalya Uemlianin-Stone as LAPORTE
Sam Turnbull as BERNAJOUX
Megan Ratcliffe as RED GUARD 1
Mathilde Brun as RED GUARD 2
AND Izzy Daltry as FRANCOISE
Four heroic chivalrous swordsmen fight for justice, honour, and love in 17th-century Paris, adapted from perhaps the most famous historical novel of all time..
Young D'Artagan travels to Paris in hopes of joining the Musketeers of the Guard. Although he does not immediately succeed, he befriends three of the formidable musketeers of the age, meets the love of his life, and becomes embroiled in the sly affairs of state, court, and church.
This is a swashbuckling and endlessly entertaining story of chivalry, honor and sexual tension, with a plot that delivers stolen diamonds, masked balls, loud threesomes, and, of course, great bouts of swordplay.
Cast: Alex Comaish, Matthew McConkey, Arun Kotegaonkar, Peter Firbank, Olivia Adderly, Izzy Daltry, Alexandra Hart, Hannah Burnett, Rian Mullan, Jacob Freda, Alistair Hall, Jay Figueredo, Stephen Ledger, Jacob Cook, Sam Turnbull, Irenitemi Agbejule, Izel Ilkten-Salman, Anthony Ford, Rob Morrissey, Artemis Lam, Matt Redmond, Emily Tarbuck, Natalya Uemlianin-Stone, Megan Ratcliffe, Mathilde Brun, Ana Truesdale
Directing Team: Nicole Balta-Blanco, Lauren Brewer, Saniya Saraf, Daniel Mahaleh
Music Team: Ollie Fabb, Sharanya Sanjay, Kat Pittalis
Editing Team: Aude Hoge, Jay Figueredo
Foley Artists: Natalya Uemlianin-Stone, Jay Figueredo
Writing Team: Jay Figueredo, Matthew McConkey, Izel Ilkten-Salman, Sam Turnbull
Producer Team: Sophie Tice, Victoria Lee-Baruffolo, Thomas Tomlinson, Jay Figueredo
A team of radio hosts of Foggoton station are attempting to report the weather when thunderstorm sound effects interrupts their broadcast. The three of hosts are very competitive, so they rush out to investigate while each giving bad advice and theories to the listeners.
Set in the fictional town of Foggoton, this is an original comedy series by the Purple Arts Team following the eccentric characters of Foggoton radio.
Performers:
Simon: Louis Skerrett
Jeff: Megan Lane
Eugene: Alex Comaish
Writers: Anne-Victoire Mancret and Jia Ying Lim
Sound Designer: Max Roulstone
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In his rush to confront the mysterious Man of Meung, D'Artagnan runs into a few problems.
TWs: Violence, character death.
Cast in order of appearance:
Alex Comaish as D'ARTAGNAN
Alexandra Hart as LADY
Anthony Ford, Matt Redmond and Jacob Cook as MUSKETEERS
Matthew McConkey as ATHOS
Arun Kotegaonkar as PORTHOS
Emily Tarbuck as NOBLE 1
Natalya Uemlianin-Stone as NOBLE 2
Peter Firbank as ARAMIS
Alistair Hall as NOBLE 3
Anthony Ford as MERCHANT
Stephen Ledger as JUSSAC
Irenitemi Agbejule as BICARAT
Artemis Lam as CAHUSAC
Megan Ratcliffe as RED GUARD 1
Mathilde Brun as RED GUARD 2
Four heroic chivalrous swordsmen fight for justice, honour, and love in 17th-century Paris, adapted from perhaps the most famous historical novel of all time..
Young D'Artagan travels to Paris in hopes of joining the Musketeers of the Guard. Although he does not immediately succeed, he befriends three of the formidable musketeers of the age, meets the love of his life, and becomes embroiled in the sly affairs of state, court, and church.
This is a swashbuckling and endlessly entertaining story of chivalry, honor and sexual tension, with a plot that delivers stolen diamonds, masked balls, loud threesomes, and, of course, great bouts of swordplay.
Full Cast: Alex Comaish, Matthew McConkey, Arun Kotegaonkar, Peter Firbank, Olivia Adderly, Izzy Daltry, Alexandra Hart, Hannah Burnett, Rian Mullan, Jacob Freda, Alistair Hall, Jay Figueredo, Stephen Ledger, Jacob Cook, Sam Turnbull, Irenitemi Agbejule, Izel Ilkten-Salman, Anthony Ford, Rob Morrissey, Artemis Lam, Matt Redmond, Emily Tarbuck, Natalya Uemlianin-Stone, Megan Ratcliffe, Mathilde Brun, Ana Truesdale
Directing Team: Nicole Balta-Blanco, Lauren Brewer, Saniya Saraf, Daniel Mahaleh
Music Team: Ollie Fabb, Sharanya Sanjay, Kat Pittalis
Editing Team: Aude Hoge, Jay Figueredo
Foley Artists: Natalya Uemlianin-Stone, Jay Figueredo
Writing Team: Jay Figueredo, Matthew McConkey, Izel Ilkten-Salman, Sam Turnbull
Producer Team: Sophie Tice, Victoria Lee-Baruffolo, Thomas Tomlinson, Jay Figueredo
DUADS audio production of Alexandre Dumas' The Three Musketeers
In this episode, D'Artagnan finally makes it to Paris and the Hotel of Monsieur de Treville. Finally, his dreams are coming true... Unless?
Four heroic chivalrous swordsmen fight for justice, honour, and love in 17th-century Paris, adapted from perhaps the most famous historical novel of all time..
Young D'Artagan travels to Paris in hopes of joining the Musketeers of the Guard. Although he does not immediately succeed, he befriends three of the formidable musketeers of the age, meets the love of his life, and becomes embroiled in the sly affairs of state, court, and church.
This is a swashbuckling and endlessly entertaining story of chivalry, honor and sexual tension, with a plot that delivers stolen diamonds, masked balls, loud threesomes, and, of course, great bouts of swordplay.
TWs: Violence, swearing, mentions of sex.
Episode featuring:
Alex Comaish as D'ARTAGNAN
Rian Mullan as HORSE TRADER
Olivia Adderly CONSTANCE
Rob Morissey as CAPTAIN TREVILLE
Arun Kotegaonkar as PORTHOS
Peter Firbank as ARAMIS
Matthew McConkey as ATHOS
Sam Turnbull, Stephen Ledger, Hannah Burnett, Emily Tarbuck, Jacob Freda, Alex(andra) Hart, Matt Redmond Jacob Cook, Anthony Ford, Rian Mullan and Alistair Hall made up the ENSEMBLE
Full Cast: Alex Comaish, Matthew McConkey, Arun Kotegaonkar, Peter Firbank, Olivia Adderly, Izzy Daltry, Alexandra Hart, Hannah Burnett, Rian Mullan, Jacob Freda, Alistair Hall, Jay Figueredo, Stephen Ledger, Jacob Cook, Sam Turnbull, Irenitemi Agbejule, Izel Ilkten-Salman, Anthony Ford, Rob Morrissey, Artemis Lam, Matt Redmond, Emily Tarbuck, Natalya Uemlianin-Stone, Megan Ratcliffe, Mathilde Brun, Ana Truesdale
Directing Team: Nicole Balta-Blanco, Lauren Brewer, Saniya Saraf, Daniel Mahaleh
Music Team: Ollie Fabb, Sharanya Sanjay, Kat Pittalis
Editing Team: Aude Hoge, Jay Figueredo
Foley Artists: Natalya Uemlianin-Stone, Jay Figueredo
Writing Team: Jay Figueredo, Matthew McConkey, Izel Ilkten-Salman, Sam Turnbull
Producer Team: Sophie Tice, Victoria Lee-Baruffolo, Thomas Tomlinson, Jay Figueredo
A Grand Design episode in Foggoton where an arguing couple talks about their new disastrous build.
Set in the fictional town of Foggoton, this is an original comedy series by the Purple Arts Team following the eccentric characters of Foggoton radio.
Performers: Louis Renouf, Charlotte McCann, Louie Skerrett
Writer and Director: Louis Renouf
Sound Designer: Max Roulstone
DUADS audio production of Alexandre Dumas' The Three Musketeers
Four heroic chivalrous swordsmen fight for justice, honour, and love in 17th-century Paris, adapted from perhaps the most famous historical novel of all time..
Young D'Artagan travels to Paris in hopes of joining the Musketeers of the Guard. Although he does not immediately succeed, he befriends three of the formidable musketeers of the age, meets the love of his life, and becomes embroiled in the sly affairs of state, court, and church.
This is a swashbuckling and endlessly entertaining story of chivalry, honor and sexual tension, with a plot that delivers stolen diamonds, masked balls, loud threesomes, and, of course, great bouts of swordplay.
Cast: Alex Comaish, Matthew McConkey, Arun Kotegaonkar, Peter Firbank, Olivia Adderly, Izzy Daltry, Alexandra Hart, Hannah Burnett, Rian Mullan, Jacob Freda, Alistair Hall, Jay Figueredo, Stephen Ledger, Jacob Cook, Sam Turnbull, Irenitemi Agbejule, Izel Ilkten-Salman, Anthony Ford, Rob Morrissey, Artemis Lam, Matt Redmond, Emily Tarbuck, Natalya Uemlianin-Stone, Megan Ratcliffe, Mathilde Brun, Ana Truesdale
Directing Team: Nicole Balta-Blanco, Lauren Brewer, Saniya Saraf, Daniel Mahaleh
Music Team: Ollie Fabb, Sharanya Sanjay, Kat Pittalis
Editing Team: Aude Hoge, Jay Figueredo
Foley Artists: Natalya Uemlianin-Stone, Jay Figueredo
Writing Team: Jay Figueredo, Matthew McConkey, Izel Ilkten-Salman, Sam Turnbull
Producer Team: Sophie Tice, Victoria Lee-Baruffolo, Thomas Tomlinson, Jay Figueredo
Freya Williams interviews young filmmaker Simisolaoluwa Akande on her intimate storytelling through bilingual documentaries. She shares her personal approach to representing reality in film, including thoughts on colourism, mental health, the effect of language on self-understanding, and Nigerian cinema.
Her short film "Ojumo Ti Mo" about familial grief won the We Are Parable present Who We Are short film competition. "Dudu" is her film on colourism and contemporary blackness, which won the award for best experimental film at BFI Future Film Festival. Follow her on Instagram @simi.notes.
Freya Williams interviews Anita Datta, President of Music Durham's newest society, Durham University Conductors' Society! DUCoS aims to further access and excellence in conducting and music leadership amongst Durham students, and regularly hosts events like panel discussions and masterclasses.
Bea Bennett and Molly Knox discuss "Absolution" by Alice Butler, a student-written radio play presented by Durham University Classical Theatre. Listen to discover the poetic and moving exploration of the effect of war on a generation of literary figures.
Clever and quick-witted, Siegfried Sassoon thinks he knows what he wants. It is only in the middle of a war that he realises it might not be what he thought.
Front of House is a theatre review podcast series brought to you by DST First Night and Purple Radio.
Sophie and Allison try to put together an arts showcase by sourcing for the town's finest talents...
Set in the fictional town of Foggoton, this is an original comedy series by the Purple Arts team following the eccentric characters of Foggoton radio.
Performers: Charlotte McCann (Sophie and Yasmin), Megan Lane (Carrie, TAA, Billie, Ellen), Anne-Victoire Mancret (Allison and Teddy)
Writers: Jia Ying Lim, Anne-Victoire Mancret
Sound Editor: Max Roulstone
CW: Suicide, sexual assault, violence
Evie Campbell and Jia Ying Lim discuss "Rules for Being a Man" by Alex Oates, presented by Sightline Productions. They share their thoughts on its exploration of male mental health and suicide, and the significance of these themes to lockdown life and violence against women.
Front of House is a theatre review podcast series produced by DST First Night and Purple Radio.
CW: Mentions of sexual assault, rape, violence
Catherine Turner, Freya Williams, and Jia Ying Lim discuss "I May Destroy You" by Michaela Coel, the series which has sparked recent debate when it was snubbed by the Golden Globes.
In this segment aired on the 27th February, Libby, Catherine, Anne-Victoire and Lim share the tunes they most look forward to hearing in clubs when Covid restrictions lift, following the UK government's recent announcement!
For our segment on 13th March, Libby Wright recommends her favourite books in lockdown: "Normal People" by Sally Rooney, "The Tattooist of Auschwitz" by Heather Morris, and "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett.
For our segment on 6th March, Libby Wright shares about Netflix shows "Bridgerton" and "Normal People"
Catherine Turner and Freya Williams wrap up their discussion of Part One of the National Theatre's production of "Angels in America" by Tony Kushner.
(This is the last episode in a series of three)
Catherine Turner and Freya Williams continue their discussion of Part One of the National Theatre's production of "Angels in America" by Tony Kushner.
(This is the second episode in a series of three)
Catherine Turner and Freya Williams discuss Part One of the National Theatre's production of "Angels in America" by Tony Kushner.
(This is the first episode in a series of three)
Catherine Turner interviews Alice Butler, writer of "Absolution", a radio play presented by Durham University Classical Theatre!
Clever and quick-witted, Siegfried Sassoon thinks he knows what he wants. It is only in the middle of a war that he realises it might not be what he thought.
Tickets available on the Durham Student Theatre website!
Ep 2 - Daisy and Peter present this week's feature, "Inspiring Local Businesses", interviewing the family behind the unique Ella's Bistro...
Set in the fictional town of Foggoton, this is an original comedy series by the Purple Arts team following the eccentric characters of Foggoton Radio.
Daisy, Narrator - Honor Douglas
Peter, Penny - Megan Lane
Ella, Staff - Charlotte McCann
Patty, Boss - Freya Williams
Writer: Jia Ying Lim
Sound Designer: Max Roulstone
Ep 1 - The Great Giralt's Kitchen - We invite local celebrity chef Giralt Raisin for a cooking show at the station...
Set in the fictional town of Foggoton, this is an original comedy series by the Purple Arts team following the eccentric characters of Foggoton Radio.
Ranger - Charlotte McCann
Geralt - Honor Douglas
Luewis - Megan Lane
Interviewer - Freya Williams
Writer: Anne-Victoire Mancret
Sound Designer: Max Roulstone
Jia Ying Lim speaks to Esther Levin and Lucy Little, Co-Directors of "Rules for Being a Man" by Alex Oates, presented by Sightline Productions. They discuss the significance of male mental health and toxic masculinity, which is especially relevant in current times. They also share their take on lockdown theatre, including how they have adapted their creative vision for filmed theatre.
Tickets are available from the DST website, and you can catch the show from 5th-19th March!
Anne-Victoire Mancret and Catherine Turner interview Sophie Wright, writer of radio play "Frankenstein", and Jenny Shpeter and Olivia Adderley, presidents of Castle Theatre Company and Green Door Theatre Company respectively.
From Purple's Arts team:
1) Love Letters
Performers: Alex Comaish, Louie Skerrett
Writers: Beatrice Bennett, Freya Williams, Anne-Victoire Mancret, Alex Comaish
2) Foggoton Tales - A Valentine's Fracas
*CW: Strong language
Performers: Charles Ockleston, Ben Hutchison, Tom Walton, Chiara Maurino, Ollie Taylor
Writers: Charles Ockleston, Ben Hutchison and Tom Walton
Foggoton Tales is an original comedy series that we are working on, follow this space for future episodes!
Francesca Haydon-White and Evie Campbell review "Alone at the Edge of the Universe" by Olivia Jones, which is part of the Durham Drama Festival 2021 programme. It is available for viewing on Durham Student Theatre's YouTube channel!
This is a theatre review series in collaboration with DST First Night.
Honor Douglas and Bea Bennett review Castle Theatre Company and Green Door Theatre Company's audio play, "Frankenstein", adapted by Sophie Wright.
"Frankenstein" is available to stream until 26th February 2021, tickets can be bought on the Durham Student Theatre website!
Jacob Freda and Jodie Sale review "Degenerate" by Harry Jenkins, which is part of the Durham Drama Festival 2021 programme - available to watch from Durham Student Theatre's YouTube channel!
This is a collaboration with DST First Night.
Gabriella Gordon and Olivia Adderley review "The Republic of Eric" by Ryan King, which is part of the Durham Drama Festival 2021 programme - available to watch on Durham Student Theatre's YouTube channel!
This is a collaboration with DST First Night.
Eleanor Storey and Jia Ying Lim discuss the preview of "Meeting Point" by Imogen Usherwood, which is available on Durham Student Theatre's YouTube channel as part of the Durham Drama Festival 2021 programme.
This podcast series is a collaboration with DST First Night.
Peter Firbank and Saniya Saraf review "Grace" by Miriam Templeman, part of the Durham Drama Festival 2021 programme. The show is available on Durham Student Theatre's YouTube channel now!
This series is a collaboration with DST First Night.
As part of our new theatre review series in collaboration with DST First Night, Honor Douglas and Ben Johanson review "The Lovers" by Esalan Gates, which is part of the Durham Drama Festival 2021 programme.
The show is available on Durham Student Theatre's YouTube channel!
Saniya Saraf speaks to Durham Drama Festival 2021's Writers/Directors, Miriam Templeman ("Grace"), Ryan King ("The Republic of Eric"), and Olivia Jones ("Alone at the Edge of the Universe"). They share their creative and collaborative processes in a very unusual year, and what they're looking forward to this week and beyond.
DDF shows are streaming for free this year - catch the plays through links on the Durham Student Theatre web page!
Catherine Turner speaks to Durham Drama Festival 2021's Writers/Directors, Imogen Usherwood ("Meeting Point"), Francesca Haydon-White ("Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm"), and Esalan Gates ("The Lovers"). They share their creative and collaborative processes in a very unusual year, and what they're looking forward to this week and beyond.
DDF shows are streaming for free this year - catch the plays through links on the Durham Student Theatre web page!
Eleanor Storey interviews Co-Directors Harry Jenkins and Saniya Saraf, and Technical Directors Jonathan Yeap and Dragos Farcas. The creative team behind Castle Theatre Company and Green Door Theatre Company's production of "Frankenstein" discuss Sophie Wright's original adaptation of the audio play and their unique approach to this classic horror story. They share their discoveries from creating theatre during lockdown - from the integration of creative elements like music and illustration which are unusual to conventional theatre productions, to the flexibility that post-production affords.
"Frankenstein" is available for streaming now, and available until 19th February. Get your tickets from the DST website now! https://durhamstudenttheatre.savoysystems.co.uk/DurhamStudentTheatre.dll/TSelectItems.waSelectItemsPrompt.TcsWebMenuItem_0.TcsWebTab_0.TcsProgramme_765488?fbclid=IwAR1dD2EzamA7C31ongZVhMG-Gc3fbYVNn6rx2TC6_2bpjWFWbhEB44naOas
Tune in to this week's DS'T' podcast to find out about all things directing, with interviews with two lovely guests who share their experiences directing under COVID as well as under normal circumstances!
The DS'T' is an official collaboration between Purple Radio and Durham Student Theatre.
Welcome to Purple on Toast, the audio drama podcast showcasing some of the finest talent in Durham and beyond. Tune in each week to listen to two brand-new audio monologues that have been written, directed, and recorded over lockdown.
Content Warning: contains mention of domestic violence and sexual violence which some listeners may find disturbing.
Pinar
Writer/Director: Saniya Saraf
Actor: Olivia Adderley
Producer: Fraser Logue
Links recorded by Ryan King
Special thanks to Jacob Freda (Producer), Ryan King (Sound editor), and Alex Orton
A collaboration between Buttered Toast and Purple Radio
Tune in to find out all about what the role of producer can offer you within DST, with a very special guest - Elvira Parr! As well as advice for anyone interested in the role, funny stories and a real insight into the role is promised! We also discuss the upcoming lockdown and different ways to keep busy during this difficult period of time!
The DS'T' is an official collaboration between Purple Radio and Durham Student Theatre.
Welcome to Purple on Toast, the audio drama podcast showcasing some of the finest talent in Durham and beyond. Tune in each week to listen to two brand-new audio monologues that have been written, directed, and recorded over lockdown.
Posho
Writer/Director: Jacob Freda
Actor: Rob Caesar
Burial Ground
Writer: Issy Flower
Director: Caitlin Barratt
Actor: Francesca Chaplin
Links recorded by Ryan King
Special thanks to Jacob Freda (Producer), Ryan King (Sound editor), and Alex Orton
A collaboration between Buttered Toast and Purple Radio
This week Chloe and Dani spill the (DS) Tea on their fondest DST memories, embarrassing audition stories (spoilers – major wardrobe malfunctions) and chat more broadly about their favourite shows, from Durham to Broadway and the West End… and back again.
The DS'T' is an official collaboration between Purple Radio and Durham Student Theatre.
CW: Includes mention of domestic violence
Welcome to Purple on Toast, the audio drama podcast showcasing some of the finest talent in Durham and beyond. Tune in each week to listen to two brand-new audio monologues that have been written, directed, and recorded over lockdown.
Megan
Writer/ Director: Maeve Moran
Actor: Elanor Kris
100 Calls a Week
Writer: Gregory Vines
Director: Harry Jenkins
Actor: Adela Hernandez-Derbyshire
Links recorded by Ryan King
Special thanks to Jacob Freda (Producer), Ryan King (Sound editor), and Alex Orton
A collaboration between Buttered Toast and Purple Radio
This week on the podcast, co-hosts Jacob Freda and Issy Flower discuss how the first theatre of the new year is being made in spite of ongoing COVID restrictions. Issy interviews Jacob about Buttered Toast's 'Purple on Toast' project (available to listen to on Purple Radio Drama), while Jacob is joined by John Duffett to talk about Suffragette Theatre Company's upcoming production of Blackbird by David Harrower. Blackbird will be available to stream for 48 hours on 23rd and 24th October. Tickets can be booked at: https://www.durhamstudenttheatre.org/whats-on/.
The DS 'T' is an official collaboration between Purple Radio and Durham Student Theatre.
Welcome to Purple on Toast, the audio drama podcast showcasing some of the finest talent in Durham and beyond. Tune in each week to listen to two brand-new audio monologues that have been written, directed, and recorded over lockdown.
Statue
Writer/Director: Tom Murray
Actor: Rory Leventhorpe
Until Break Time
Writer: Ryan King
Director: Dragos Farcas
Actor: Thomas McCubbin
Links recorded by Ryan King
Special thanks to Jacob Freda (Producer), Ryan King (Sound editor), and Alex Orton
A collaboration between Buttered Toast and Purple Radio
Tune in to listen to an introduction to DST as well as some fun fresher's advice and personal DST stories. We will also be discussing the fantastic up-coming musical called Sugar-Coated which is all about baking during quarantine!
Presenters: Miriam Templeman and Alesya Matyukhina
The DS 'T' is an official collaboration between Purple Radio and Durham Student Theatre.
Welcome to Purple on Toast, the audio drama podcast showcasing some of the finest talent in Durham and beyond. Tune in each week to listen to two brand-new audio monologues that have been written, directed, and recorded over lockdown.
Ghost in the Kitchen
Writer/Director: Megan Cooper
Actor: Thalia Agoglossakis-Foley
Cancellations
Writer/Director: Jeff Dunne
Actor: Issy Flower
Links recorded by Ryan King
Special thanks to Jacob Freda (Producer), Ryan King (Sound editor), and Alex Orton
A collaboration between Buttered Toast and Purple Radio
Castle Theatre Company is thrilled to bring you “The Marley Stones”, a brand-new radio play from DST’s Durham Drama Festival 2020's Best Writer – Issy Flower! Sharon's motley crew of scientists are on a research trip/holiday to the infamous Neolithic monument, the Marley Stones. When they arrive to research Marley’s local ‘attraction’, Tony, Mike, Sharon and Jane find themselves underwhelmed and overqualified. But is there something more, that their instruments and science can’t explain? Strange events start occurring, connected with the stones and targeting one crew member in particular...