Hear First Productions

Telephoneys

Written by Elliott Campion & Teddy Robson

Edited and produced by Craig Busek and Gareth Wood

Sound Design by Gareth Wood

Cast:

Elliott Campion

Teddy Robson

Lucy Bell

Man, Having Fallen

Written by Jack Michael Stacey

Edited by Craig Busek and Gareth Wood

Produced by Jack Michael Stacey

Sound Design by Gareth Wood

Cast:

Alex - Jack Michael Stacey

Carole - Emily Laura Windham

Man - Conrad Williamson

Language App - Elena Valentine

First performed at The Arcola Theatre in 2017 as part of PEN, which was directed by Simon Mattacks

Welcome to the seventh edition of Let's Chat for Hear First Productions.

Every time we publish an episode of Hear First we intend to speak to the people that wrote it. We want to know the motivation behind the lines and find out how these scripts came to be...

This month we speak with the writer of our 10th episode - Dan Bottomley

We chat about Dan's perceived obsession with Edgar Allan Poe - the author who plays a big part in 'The Legend Of The Black Pigeon', and how Dan wrote the music of the episode.

So, open up your chamber doors as we talk 'The Legend of The Black Pigeon'...

Hosted by Craig Busek

The Legend Of The Black Pigeon - A darkly twisted comic horror

Written by Dan Bottomley

Produced and Edited by Craig Busek and Gareth Wood

Music by Dan Bottomley

Sound Design by Gareth Wood

Cast:

Edgar, Detective Griswald - Dan Bottomley

Alex - Eleanor Toms

Rufus - Matthew Burns

Kenneth, Newscaster - Ollie Gyani

This episode was recorded before the pandemic

Welcome to the sixth edition of Let's Chat for Hear First Productions.

Every time we publish an episode of Hear First we intend to speak to the people that wrote it. We want to know the motivation behind the lines and find out how these scripts came to be...

This month we speak with the writer of our 9th episode - Nia Powell

We talk about how this episode was inspired by Nia's experiences at the Extinction Rebellion protests and why it took us so long to put this episode out!

Get out your megaphones, as we talk If We Are Moses...

Hosted by Craig Busek

If We Are Moses... - A political fantasy drama

Written by Nia Powell

Produced and Edited by Craig Busek and Gareth Wood

Sound Design & Music by Gareth Wood

Cast in order of appearance:

Mother Nature - Meaghan Martin

Clem - Nia Powell

Jake - Oli Higginson

Special thanks to The Academy of Live and Recorded Arts (ALRA).

This episode was recorded before the pandemic

Welcome to the fifth edition of Let's Chat for Hear First Productions.

Every time we publish an episode of Hear First we intend to speak to the people that wrote it. We want to know the motivation behind the lines and find out how these scripts came to be...

This month we speak with the writer of our 8th episode - Dan Le Friec

We talk about how this episode was inspired by Dan's real life experience with his Grandfather as well as what Dan's up to now.

Put down your crossword, as we discuss With Love.

Hosted by Craig Busek

With Love - A poignant drama between a man and his Grandson

Written by Dan Le Friec

Produced and Edited by Craig Busek and Gareth Wood

Sound Design by Gareth Wood

Cast in order of appearance:

Grandad - Simon Mattacks

Daniel - Rhys Ashcroft

The Elaborate Lie - A warts and all sitcom pilot

Written by Holly Rose Hawgood and Sonny Poon Tip

Produced and Edited by Craig Busek and Gareth Wood

Sound Design by Gareth Wood

Cast in order of appearance:

Daisy - Holly Rose Hawgood

Matt - Sonny Poon Tip

Ms. Truman - Carole O'Conner

Welcome to the fourth edition of Let's Chat for Hear First Productions.

Every time we publish an episode of Hear First we intend to speak to the people that wrote it. We want to know the motivation behind the lines and find out how these scripts came to be...

This month we speak with the creators of our 6th episode episode - Jack Michael Stacey & Roisin Fahey.

We talk about how the true to life episode came to be, it's developmental journey from a theatrical play and experiences of performing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

It's time to reflect, as we discuss Roxy Likes Cats

Hosted by Craig Busek

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