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DRAMA
Madame X: 1928. France.
A young woman is thrown onto the streets by her jealous husband when he discovers she has been having an affair. Forbidden from seeing her beloved young son, and with neither money nor friends, she sinks into depravity. Twenty years later, she has become the mistress of Frederic Laroque, a small-time criminal. When he discovers that her husband is now the Attorney General, Laroque decides to blackmail him…
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Cast: Marcus Churchill, Sophie Dean, Sarah Flower, Mitch Howell, James McClelland, David McKechnie, J. B. Newman, Roli Okorodudu, Mark Stewart & Richard Warrick
Reviews
The following reviews are for the theatrical production upon which the audio production is based.
LondonTheatre1
★★★★
"Fantastic show…" "playwright Simon James Collier has put together a dark – almost film noir – version of this story of a mother’s love in 'Madame X'." "Director Omar F. Okai uses the stage space at the Brockley Jack beautifully and the set by Martin McLeod was wonderfully flexible as well as appropriately classical in appearance. James Corner’s sound design worked very well."
Female Arts
★★★★
"When producing a ‘noiresque’ play, it could be argued there’s always the danger of being a slave to style over substance. It’s certainly a possibility, but in the case of Madame X, I have a two-word answer: Chloe Fontaine. The way her whole body sobs, ashamed that the person she loves more than the whole world should see her in such circumstances, is so powerful. There are no words from her, but her body language says everything."
The Upcoming
★★★★
"This mesmerising, artfully directed rewrite by Simon James Collier is essentially a dark tragedy, almost verging on melodrama. It captures the theatricality of the original whilst showcasing a standout, grittily realistic central performance." "…a production which feels rich in its literary and contextual history and gorgeously indulgent to watch."
The White Witch of Rose Hall
Set in nineteenth-century West Indies, against a backdrop of the abolition of slavery, Voodoo, murder, betrayal and lust; ‘The White Witch of Rose Hall’ is a re-telling of the legendary Jamaican story inspired by ‘true’ events of the time, of a love triangle between plantation owner Annie Palmer, her newly arrived English Bookkeeper Robert Rutherford and a young island girl named Millie… all of which leads to a brutal and terrifying end!
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Cast: Mitch Howell, Serena Joseph, Chris Machari, Roli Okorodudu, J. B. Newman, Mark Stewart, Michael Stewart, Helen Stirling-Lane & Richard Warrick
Reviews
The following reviews are for the theatrical production upon which the audio production is based.
Everything Theatre
★★★★★
"Very well cast, very well written, and the atmosphere created is fantastic." "This is a wonderful production. It dances flawlessly from scene to scene."
Live In London
★★★★
"The writer has made a brave and skilful move rewriting this legend to directly confront such abuses of power."
One-Stop Arts
★★★★
"Themes of sexual jealousy and human freedom make for great drama, as writer Simon Collier's believable characters are brought to life by a strong ensemble."
CAKE
73-year-old retired Betty was absolutely overjoyed when she recently became employed as a taste-tester at The Marigold Meadow Organic and Gluten Free Bakery, after answering an advertisement in the Hillingdon Recorder. However, a couple of weeks ago she was given some life-changing news that will change everything...
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Cast: Maggie Turner
ONE VOICE AWARD nomination:
RADIO - DRAMA BEST PERFORMANCE - ACTRESS [UK]
Maggie Turner - 'Cake'
Night Army
'...a young soldier encounters a unique experience on the battlefield...'
An Evcol Entertainment / Clockwork Digital Studios Original Production, a part of the On Another Wavelength audio anthology series featuring the voice talent of Samantha Boffin, Will Harrison-Wallace, Mitch Howell and Chris Machari – Written by Ron Fortier, Directed & Produced by Simon James Collier, Series Created & Co-Produced by Adam Dechanel, Soundscape Design: Zachary Elliott-Hatton.
The Boy Who Would Save the World
'The fate of the world is literally in the hands of 12 year old Timothy Hopkins...'
An Evcol Entertainment / Clockwork Digital Studios Original Production, a part of the On Another Wavelength audio anthology series featuring the voice talent of Samantha Boffin, Michelle Campbell-Jones, Holly Gillanders, Will Harrison-Wallace and Mitch Howell, – Written by C Edward Sellner, Directed & Produced by Simon James Collier, Series Created & Co-Produced by Adam Dechanel, Soundscape Design: Zachary Elliott-Hatton.
ONE VOICE AWARD nomination:
RADIO - DRAMA BEST PERFORMANCE - ACTOR [UK]
Will Harrison-Wallace - 'The Boy Who Would Save the World'
Empty Rooms
‘At times we all have to learn to live without love.'
An Evcol Entertainment / Clockwork Digital Studios Original Production, a part of the On Another Wavelength audio anthology series featuring the voice talent of Samantha Boffin, Will Harrison-Wallace and Maggie Turner – Written by Ian Sharman, Directed & Produced by Simon James Collier, Series Created & Co-Produced by Adam Dechanel, Soundscape Design: Zachary Elliott-Hatton.
Snow Ride
‘Sometimes, half an inch is all that stands between life and death. Abraham Snow’s adventures begin here.’
An Evcol Entertainment / Clockwork Digital Studios Original Production, a part of the On Another Wavelength audio anthology series featuring the voice talent of Leonora Haig, Mitch Howell, Chris Machari and Mark Stewart – Written by Bobby Nash, Directed & Produced by Simon James Collier, Series Created & Co-Produced by Adam Dechanel, Soundscape Design: Zachary Elliott-Hatton.
ONE VOICE AWARD nomination:
RADIO - DRAMA BEST PERFORMANCE - ACTOR [UK]
Chris Machari - 'Snow Ride'
Saying… Nothing
'…could the years of enduring a mundane, routine-led marriage really lead to murder?'
An Evcol Entertainment / Clockwork Digital Studios Original Production, a part of the On Another Wavelength audio anthology series featuring the voice talent of Samantha Boffin and Mitch Howell – Written by Helen Elliott, Directed & Produced by Simon James Collier, Series Created & Co-Produced by Adam Dechanel, Soundscape Design: Zachary Elliott-Hatton.
The Upper Storey
‘The Upper Storey - With a death sentence strapped around her brain, Elvie Paris meets the first person she’s ever loved - in the hospital bed next to her.’
An Evcol Entertainment / Clockwork Digital Studios Original Production, a part of the On Another Wavelength audio anthology series featuring the voice talent of Leonora Haig & Maggie Turner – Written by Georgie Montgomery, Directed & Produced by Simon James Collier, Series Created & Co-Produced by Adam Dechanel, Soundscape Design: Zachary Elliott-Hatton.
ONE VOICE AWARD nomination:
RADIO - DRAMA BEST PERFORMANCE - ACTRESS [UK]
Maggie Turner - 'The Upper Storey'
The Informant
‘A right word in the wrong ear!’
An Evcol Entertainment / Clockwork Digital Studios Original Production, a part of the On Another Wavelength audio anthology series featuring the voice talent of Will Harrison-Wallace & Mitch Howell – Written by Richard Bates, Directed & Produced by Simon James Collier, Series Created & Co-Produced by Adam Dechanel, Co-Directed by Samantha Boffin, Soundscape Design: Zachary Elliott-Hatton.
ONE VOICE AWARD nomination:
RADIO - DRAMA BEST PERFORMANCE - ACTOR [UK]
Will Harrison-Wallace - 'The Informant'
Golden
‘Golden is a short audio drama where we see inconspicuous worker Paula see her consistently dull office life turned around by a chance lunchtime encounter by a fascinating co-worker.’
An Evcol Entertainment / Clockwork Digital Studios Original Production, a part of the On Another Wavelength audio anthology series featuring the voice talent of Leonora Haig – Written by Roli Okorodudu Thomas, Directed & Produced by Simon James Collier, Series Created & Co-Produced by Adam Dechanel, Soundscape Design: Zachary Elliott-Hatton.
Words
'... a writer wrestles with their worst nightmare when the 'words' no longer seem to come...'
An Evcol Entertainment / Clockwork Digital Studios Original Production, a part of the On Another Wavelength audio anthology series featuring the voice talent of Samantha Boffin, Michelle Campbell-Jones, Mitch Howell and Chris Machari – Written by C Edward Sellner, Directed & Produced by Simon James Collier, Series Created & Co-Produced by Adam Dechanel, Soundscape Design: Zachary Elliott-Hatton.
ONE VOICE AWARD nomination:
RADIO - DRAMA BEST PERFORMANCE - ACTOR [UK]
Chris Machari - 'Words'
It's Just a Dog
'Are you sure?'
An Evcol Entertainment / Clockwork Digital Studios Original Production, a part of the On Another Wavelength audio anthology series featuring the voice talents of Mark Stewart, Michelle Campbell-Jones, Maggie Turner & Chris Machari – Written by Adam Dechanel, Poem by Ben Trigg, Directed & Produced by Simon James Collier, Series Created & Co-Produced by Adam Dechanel, Soundscape Design: Zachary Elliott-Hatton.
One and Done
'Peck has one bullet in his gun and today he's going hunting.’
An Evcol Entertainment / Clockwork Digital Studios Original Production, a part of the On Another Wavelength audio anthology series featuring the voice talents of Will Harrison-Wallace, Rory Hobson and Mitch Howell – Written by Chuck Peters, Directed & Produced by Simon James Collier, Series Created & Co-Produced by Adam Dechanel, Soundscape Design: Zachary Elliott-Hatton.
The Lake
'Would the fear of losing your lover make you do the unthinkable...'
An Evcol Entertainment / Clockwork Digital Studios Original Production, a part of the On Another Wavelength audio anthology series featuring the voice talents of Helen Stirling-Lane and Mitch Howell – Inspired by 'The Raven' by Edgar Allan Poe, Written, Directed & Produced by Simon James Collier, Series Created & Co-Produced by Adam Dechanel, Soundscape Design: James Nicholson, Recorded at Umbrella Sound, London, Engineer: Ben Robbins.
They Come in Threes
'A ruckus night of revelry, in the old west, is rarely innocent and never free. The bill will come due.’
An Evcol Entertainment / Clockwork Digital Studios Original Production, a part of the On Another Wavelength audio anthology series featuring the voice talent of Samantha Boffin, Michelle Campbell-Jones, Will Harrison-Wallace, Mitch Howell and Chris Machari – Written by Chuck Peters, Directed & Produced by Simon James Collier, Series Created & Co-Produced by Adam Dechanel, Soundscape Design by Charlie Braham.
I Scream
‘A twisted tale of relentless desire and a toxic love that won’t let go.’
An Evcol Entertainment / Clockwork Digital Studios Original Production, a part of the On Another Wavelength audio anthology series featuring the voice talent of Michelle Campbell-Jones, Mitch Howell and Georgie Montgomery – Written by Mitch Howell, Directed & Produced by Simon James Collier, Series Created & Co-Produced by Adam Dechanel, Soundscape Design: Zachary Elliott-Hatton.
