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U.Me: The Complete Musical


7 episodes


Full cast Romance Serial Audio Drama


Synopsis:

Stephen Fry narrates a new musical romance, a love story between two people who connect online across the world’s time zones. Sung by Anoushka Lucas and Martin Sarreal, composed by Theo Jamieson and performed by the BBC Philharmonic.


Format: Audio Drama

Continuity: Serial

Writing: Scripted

Voices: Full cast

Narrator: Third Person

Genres: Romance

Framing device: Musical

Soundscape: Sound effects & music

Completion status: Finished

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Episodes:

6. Desolation canyon

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 06:05:00 +0000

Rose must try something new. She heads for the natural wilderness in remote Utah, USA, and invites Ryo. Sitting together under the stars, he asks if he’s the person she most needs?

Narrator: Stephen Fry

Cast:

Rose: Anoushka Lucas Ryo: Martin Sarreal Anya: Cat Simmons

Book: Simon Pitts and Theo Jamieson Music and lyrics: Theo Jamieson Music production: Steve Levine Animation producer/director: Dan Masterton Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Choir: Kantos Chamber Choir Conductor: Melvin Tay

Executive producer: Simon Pitts

A Magnum Opus Broadcasting and The Mighty Pie Creative Studio production for the BBC World Service

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5. Graduation nightmare

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 06:04:00 +0000

Stephen Fry narrates as Rose watches her sister Jade graduate at Oxford University. She’s triggered and driving to the restaurant afterwards becomes frightening.

Narrator: Stephen Fry

Cast:

Rose: Anoushka Lucas Ryo: Martin Sarreal Jade: Kamilla Fernandes Anya: Cat Simmons Zach – Rhys Whitfield

Book: Simon Pitts and Theo Jamieson Music and lyrics: Theo Jamieson Music production: Steve Levine Animation producer/director: Dan Masterton Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Choir: Kantos Chamber Choir Conductor: Melvin Tay

Executive producer: Simon Pitts

A Magnum Opus Broadcasting and The Mighty Pie Creative Studio production for the BBC World Service

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4. Panic attacks

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 06:03:00 +0000

Stephen Fry narrates as Rose returns to work after Covid lockdowns, while Ryo is on a different journey.

Narrator: Stephen Fry

Cast:

Rose: Anoushka Lucas Ryo: Martin Sarreal Anya: Cat Simmons Jade: Kamilla Fernandes Alyssa: Nicole Deon

Book: Simon Pitts and Theo Jamieson Music and lyrics: Theo Jamieson Music production: Steve Levine Animation producer/director: Dan Masterton Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Choir: Kantos Chamber Choir Conductor: Melvin Tay

Executive producer: Simon Pitts

A Magnum Opus Broadcasting and The Mighty Pie Creative Studio production for the BBC World Service

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3. Choose

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 06:02:00 +0000

Stephen Fry narrates as Ryo makes a life-changing decision in a locked-down world: one that could very well change his and Rose’s lives for ever.

Narrator: Stephen Fry

Cast:

Rose: Anoushka Lucas Ryo: Martin Sarreal Kenji: Kevin Chen

Book: Simon Pitts and Theo Jamieson Music and lyrics: Theo Jamieson Music production: Steve Levine Animation producer/director: Dan Masterton Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Choir: Kantos Chamber Choir Conductor: Melvin Tay

Executive producer: Simon Pitts

A Magnum Opus Broadcasting and The Mighty Pie Creative Studio production for the BBC World Service

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2. I feel different

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 06:01:00 +0000

Stephen Fry narrates as Rose and Ryo hope their virtual romance may be special. Meanwhile, Rose plans her best friend’s internet wedding, and Ryo supports friends struggling through the Covid pandemic. Then there’s tragedy.

Narrator: Stephen Fry

Cast:

Rose: Anoushka Lucas Ryo: Martin Sarreal Alyssa: Nicole Deon Kenji: Kevin Chen Hiromi: Michelle Yumiko Payne

Book: Simon Pitts and Theo Jamieson Music and lyrics: Theo Jamieson Music production: Steve Levine Animation producer/director: Dan Masterton Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Choir: Kantos Chamber Choir Conductor: Melvin Tay

Executive producer: Simon Pitts

A Magnum Opus Broadcasting and The Mighty Pie Creative Studio production for the BBC World Service

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1. Life in lockdown

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Stephen Fry introduces Rose and Ryo – and a remote love affair begins after they meet on a work video chat, across time zones. Is their virtual waltz the start of something special?

Narrator: Stephen Fry

Cast:

Rose: Anoushka Lucas Ryo: Martin Sarreal Alyssa: Nicole Deon Kenji: Kevin Chen Hiromi: Michelle Yumiko Payne

Book: Simon Pitts and Theo Jamieson Music and lyrics: Theo Jamieson Music production: Steve Levine Animation producer/director: Dan Masterton Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Choir: Kantos Chamber Choir Conductor: Melvin Tay

Executive producer: Simon Pitts

A Magnum Opus Broadcasting and The Mighty Pie Creative Studio production for the BBC World Service

Direct MP3 link


Stephen Fry introduces U.Me The Complete Musical

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 12:56:00 +0000

A musical romance about two young strangers who fall in love online. Meet the West End stars and creators including Anoushka Lucas, Martin Sarreal and the BBC Philharmonic. Lewis Borg-Cardona also talks to co-creators Simon Pitts and Theo Jamieson, music producer Steve Levine, conductor Melvin Tay and animator Dan Masterton.

Producer: Lewis Borg-Cardona

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