Great Female Writers
Brilliant audio comedies and compelling audio dramas written by a host of incredible female writers. Learn more about these plays.
A Gentleman of My Own Making
Apr 25, 2020 • 00:52:13
A Gentleman of My Own Making is based on the true story of Michael Dillon, born Laura Dillon, who gave herself over to the first gender reassignment surgery, becoming Michael, and changing the world. An inspirational story from the 'couples Who Changed the World' season performed and recorded live at…
A Very Grimm Christmas - Hansel and Gretel
Apr 16, 2020 • 00:24:37
Fairytale audio horror. A dark adaptation of the Brothers Grimm tale. Recorded live as part of A Very Grimm Christmas at the Camden roundhouse in front of an unnerved audience.
A Very Grimm Christmas - The Brave Little Tailor
Apr 23, 2020 • 00:31:11
Horror. A dark adaptation of the Brother’s Grimm tale, not intended for children. part of 'A Very Grimm Christmas' recorded live at The Roundhouse Camden. Putting the grim in Brothers Grimm.
A Very Grimm Christmas - The Maiden Without Hands
Apr 23, 2020 • 00:37:02
Horror. A dark adaptation of the Brother’s Grimm tale. Not aimed at children. several audience members fainted during the recording during a gruesome description of mutilation.
A Very Grimm Christmas - The Robber Bridegroom
Apr 23, 2020 • 00:24:23
Audio Horror. A dark adaptation of the Brother’s Grimm tale. Not intended for children. Part of A Very Grimm Christmas, performed and recorded live. Strong stomach required.
Alice's Wunderland
Apr 24, 2020 • 00:37:21
BBC Radio 4 surreal sketch series by Alice Lowe, starring RADA students. ‘Wunderland. It’s a place in the nether regions, a manky magical kingdom, the site of many wange and stronderful things. A wok of weirdness’.
Angel
Apr 25, 2020 • 00:27:04
Claire Skinner (Outnumbered) has finally achieved her dream of having a baby, in her forties. Neglecting her husband (Jamie Glover - Waterloo Road) and devoted to her baby, Angel, she discovers he is living up to his name and is literally growing wings... From writer Zalie Burrow.
Angels in the Dark
Apr 25, 2020 • 00:42:05
Roger Benezoscee is like the worst boss you’ve ever had times ten. What could possibly force this obnoxious, egotistical old megalomaniac to change his ways? Nothing short of a Damascene conversion? On a trip to Bordeaux organised by his PA, Cath, Roger unexpectedly finds himself facing the biggest challenge of…
Ariadne and Leonora
Apr 25, 2020 • 00:13:02
Ariadne and Leonora. Meet Leonora, the mentally abusive Australian life coach and Ariadne, the Greek Footballers wife who tells us about her bitchy life as a WAG – recently seen in the smash hit show WAG The Musical! Written and performed by Alyssa Kyria
Battle Cries
Apr 25, 2020 • 00:42:04
Battle Cries. Audio Drama inspired by the Arab Spring of 2011. Jane Downs has written from a woman's perspective on the Arab Spring, referencing the traditional tribal poetry of pre-Islamic Arabia. Featuring extracts from the Mu’allaqat of Antara – a poem embroidered on a cloth of gold and publicly displayed…