High Rise
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Creator: Reform Radio
Full cast Realistic Anthology Audio Drama
Synopsis:
A collection of radio drama stories created by a group of young Mancunians, as part of a creative writing project, delivered by Louise Wallwein MBE, Reform Radio and funded by ESF. Tales from the towers dividing a city, hear the younger generation’s views on gentrification, morals, and relationships. High Rise is a creative employment programme that develops the digital and work based skills of young people in the pursuit of employment.
Format: Audio Drama
Continuity: Anthology
Voices: Cast
Genres: Realistic, Slice of life
Completion status: NA
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Episodes:
Mourning Manchester, Mourning Malik
Thu, 28 Oct 2021 02:00:00 GMT
A drama rooted in grime, simplified in rhyme, inspired by the experience of both yours and mine, is it really one of crime? I mean, some of you may think it's fine. Malik and Myles, Posh and Poor, one gets wasted and one goes to the floor. A story of friendship, a story of fraud. So sit back and relax, you won't get bored. Written by Zhahava Waseem.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 02:00:00 GMT
Two Men, One Address. This is the story of the class divide. Written and directed by Maddie Zygmunt.
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 02:00:00 GMT
What happens when you want more from life? Everything's tested. Relationships, moralities and sense of self-worth are all at risk, and it all starts on Floor 129. Written and produced by Alex Ingham-Brophy.
Thu, 07 Oct 2021 02:00:00 GMT
“Reality leaves a lot to the imagination”. Gregory and Samantha are in a relationship and need a new home. Then the Manchester high rises are built. What will happen next? Written by Alanis MacDonald.
Thu, 30 Sep 2021 02:00:00 GMT
One young adult. Two different environments. A story of adapting back to normal life and the obstacles in his way. Written and produced by Jozef Bryer HRF (His Royal Freshness).
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 02:00:00 GMT
A builder fights for the freedoms of his family as a big construction firm kicks local builders out of business. No house, no job, no power, but so many responsibilities. Written and directed by Alapelode Oluwatobi.
Thu, 16 Sep 2021 02:00:00 GMT
One boy, torn from his mother and introduced to the tower blocks of Manchester. Written by Joe Johnstone.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 02:00:00 GMT
"He has nothing left to lose; I have everything." Guy, abandoned by the world, searching for the man responsible, runs into the arms of fate and a whirlwind romance with his rival's daughter. Written and Produced by Thomas Braithwaite.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 02:00:00 GMT
As the echoes of a compulsory order from the past linger, a teenager struggles with the uncertainty looming over his family with history threatening to repeat itself. Written and produced by Jonathan Williams.
Thu, 26 Aug 2021 02:00:00 GMT
An argument over the changing city, brought about by an artwork depicting it aflame. The High Rise buildings divide the past and future of the city. A story of sorrow, conflict, and passion. Written by Connor Forsyth.
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 02:00:00 GMT
Hong Kong to Manchester explores themes of race, class and cultural differences. It showcases how humans connect regardless of this and celebrates Manchester’s diversity and evolving skyline. Written and produced by Farwa Naseer.