Hear First Productions
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Creator: Hear First
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Each month we release a brand new podcast episode from an anthology of stories, with two aims: To give writers a voice & listeners a chance to hear something new
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Episodes:
Thu, 07 Oct 2021 07:05:00 +0200
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
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0200
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
Mon, 17 May 2021 07:02:00 +0200
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
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 07:28:00 +0100
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
Let's Chat - If We Are Moses...
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0100
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
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0100
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
Sun, 16 Feb 2020 13:11:53 +0100
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
Sun, 02 Feb 2020 08:55:00 +0100
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
Sun, 07 Apr 2019 14:36:37 +0200
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
Thu, 14 Mar 2019 11:51:30 +0100
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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Mon, 25 Feb 2019 08:00:00 +0100
Roxy Likes Cats - A story of love, nostalgia and regret...
Written by Jack Michael Stacey
Developed by Jack Michael Stacey and Roisin Fahey
Produced and Edited by Craig Busek and Gareth Wood
Sound Design by Gareth Wood
Cast in order of appearance:
Roxy - Roisin Fahey
Mon, 18 Feb 2019 19:35:33 +0100
Welcome to the third 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 creator of our 5th episode episode - Rowan Jacobs.
We talk about the development of this experiential episode, Rowan's work to date and what we can look forward to from him next.
Take a deep breath as we discuss .OM ...
Hosted by Craig Busek
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Fri, 25 Jan 2019 07:00:00 +0100
.OM, an immersive meditation experience, with a didactic twist.
Written by Rowan Jacobs
Produced and Edited by Craig Busek and Gareth Wood
Sound Design by Gareth Wood
Cast in order of appearance:
Teddy Robson - App
Alice May Simpson - Advert
Angus Berryman - Listener
Elliott Campion - Helpline
Sat, 22 Dec 2018 10:00:00 +0100
The Brasserie Part 2 - We return to the kitchen for this seasonal episode where sparks fly on and off of the hob!
Musical sitcom based on a situation many creatives have had to endure: A part time job at a restaurant...
Written by Patrick Stockbridge & Henry Regan
Produced and Edited by Craig Busek and Gareth Wood
Cast in order of appearance:
JP - Harry Belcher
Sue - Katy Daghorn
Mark - Henry Regan
Amber - Ceri Wyn
Fri, 21 Dec 2018 11:13:15 +0100
Unexpected Beautiful, an abridged version of Sevan K Greene's melancholic Christmas encounter. To read the full unabridged script, please go to https://www.hearfirstproductions.com/unexpected-beautiful
Written by Sevan K. Greene
Produced & Edited by Craig Busek and Gareth Wood
Cast in order of appearance:
Phineas - Alex Walton
Daphne - Clare Fetterappa
Tue, 20 Nov 2018 18:55:32 +0100
Welcome to the second 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 second episode; Luke Shelley, Shelley Snyder & Michael Kennedy.
We talk about the origins of this episode and how the adaptation for the podcast led to new possibilities for the scope of the script. We also talk about the gender inequality themes that this new adaptation put in the spotlight.
Join us on the top floor as we discuss Storey...
Hosted by Craig Busek
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Fri, 16 Nov 2018 22:05:16 +0100
Storey - A comedy-drama fuelled by office politics, gender inequality and one man's assumed illiteracy...
Written by Luke Shelley and adapted for podcast by Craig Busek, Shelley Snyder and Michael Kennedy
Cast in order of appearance:
Daniel Beck - Michael Kennedy
Joan Whitlock - Shelley Snyder
Bradley Sterling - Nigel Barber
Additional Voice from Katy Daghorn
Mon, 29 Oct 2018 11:22:21 +0100
It's our first chat!
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 writers of our opening episode; Patrick Stockbridge & Henry Regan.
We talk about the struggles of making ends meet as a young creative, the process of writing a short-form, podcast-friendly musical and the future for the characters who work at The Brasserie.
Hosted by Craig Busek
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Mon, 22 Oct 2018 17:07:04 +0200
The Brasserie - The pilot of a musical sitcom based on a situation many creatives have had to endure: A part time job at a restaurant...
Written by Patrick Stockbridge & Henry Regan
Cast in order of appearance:
Sue - Katy Daghorn
JP - Harry Belcher
Mark - Henry Regan
Amber - Ceri Wyn
Additional Voices by Luke Shelley & Shelley Snyder