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Shouting In The Evening



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An international podcast theatre company performing plays, poems and short stories.


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Episodes:

Psycho Santa?

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Delusion and illusion hit a Christmas Eve cross-current and Santa must face off with his conflicted reality.


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Hold All Devils in My Heart

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Boy meets girl. Girl is an ancient demon with wicked schemes. It's the feel-good story of the year.


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Beast

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0000

The Old Beggar Woman returns to the palace of Belle and the former Beast to correct a mistake.


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Armageddon or Bust!

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0000

It is time; Armageddon is upon us! Let the epic battle between good and evil commence!
If the demons could just get the Sat Nav to work...  

Starring:
 
Alastor: Evil Genius of Hell  (can’t work modern technology)

Balam: Three-headed King of Hell (a bit of a teacher’s pet)

Legion: Many in One  (never quite got over being cast out into a herd of pigs)

Malphas: President of Hell  (bears no resemblance to other real-life presidents)

Sabnock: Lion-headed demon  (anything for a quiet life)



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Black Holes and Bread Rolls

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000

A black hole has appeared in the corner of the classroom...and it's hungry!

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Perpetual Stu

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Honeysuckle Hills Ski Resort. Mags is sitting alone on a chair by the fire pit. 
Stuart enters quietly, unseen, and slowly moves toward her.

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Awoken

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Carl Jung said "Those who look outside, dream; those who look inside, awake", this poem takes a deep dive into the depths of the subconscious mind to find the essence of the self.


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Side Effects

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Your path to natural wellness awaits, but all is not what it seems when murder and revenge are on the menu.

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A Bump in the Night

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Believing she hears an intruder, a nervous woman wakes her husband.

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Always

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Francis is coping with the recent medical hospitalisation of her husband Harold. This lovely play proves that even after all these years, you can fall in love twice with the same person.

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The Woman Across The Water

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +0000

An atmospheric monologue about a captivating woman.

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The Incident

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +0000

A little old lady reports an incident to the police on Halloween. Maybe she's genuinely scared, maybe she just wants some company or maybe nothing is quite as it seems!

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Door To Door

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Just another salesman at the door...but this time there's a twist in the tale!

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The Neck - Don't Forget the Neck

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000

This week we're in John and Rupert’s bathroom. It’s early morning, and they’re both getting ready to tackle the day. Rupert’s busy with all his creams for his face and neck, meanwhile John observes him.

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The Sun, the Moon and Salena

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 06:00:00 +0000

A young couple weave magic on their first date, in more ways than one. 

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Comfort Zone

Wed, 22 May 2024 06:00:00 +0000

It's time to go out and be sociable...you'll enjoy it when you get there. Maybe. 

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Talking Dirty

Wed, 08 May 2024 06:00:00 +0000

A mother and daughter talk about life, death, family, sex...and climbing trees. Enjoy!

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Ugly Doctor Hospital

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000

There's no easy way to describe this play - it is a crazy extravaganza full of laugh-out-loud moments and interesting sound effects. If you like a bit of Goon show humour, then you'll love this! Written by John Busser and starring Brian Burleigh, Ross Atkins, Amber Watkins, Arnette Scharf, Iain Cowieson and Ali Gallo...enjoy this madcap day at the Ugly Doctor Hospital - it's a radio play, don't ya know!

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The Wakers

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000

To sleep, perchance to dream, but can too much sleep be a bad thing?  Would you want to sleep your life away?

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I Want To Change the Definition of Madness

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +0000

This week it's a monologue all about madness and what it really means.

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The Malfunctioned Bow Tie

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +0000

This week we are in Ava and Flynn’s flat. They are getting ready for Ava’s parents’ silver wedding anniversary party. Now, if this broken bow tie would just cooperate.....enjoy!

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Workplace Incident

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +0000

This week it's all about Astro and Solar, and just another day at work for these celestial beings.  I'm sure we're in good hands...what could possibly go wrong?

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Escape?

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +0000

It all started with an ad in the classified column...but people can change. 
Happy Valentine's Day, one and all...big love from us here at ShITE.

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Cast of Hundreds

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +0000

For our 100th podcast play here's a little play with a huge cast. Inspired by Monty Python, written by Ali Gallo and starring....Iain Cowieson, Owen Cowieson, Emilie Maybank, Andy Marchant, Thomas Jancis, Emvie Marchant, Arnette Scharf, Amber Watkins, Brian Burleigh, Roderick Millar, Maria Oram, James Brown, John Harper, Lynsey Collis, Maytreya Salamero, Miriam Babooram, Robin Wiggs and Ali Gallo. Contains swearing, shouting, and people needing the loo! Enjoy...

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The Voice of a Generation

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +0000

A monologue about the 'joy' of writing poetry, the pressure of fame...and the impulse to just run away!!

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Mrs Cratchit's Christmas Cracker

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +0000

A classic Christmas tale but from a new perspective.

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The Ultimate Christmas Question

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +0000

A blind date at Christmas, but are they compatible? Answer the ultimate question and find out...

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Domestic Bliss

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Is this new vacuum cleaner strong enough to cause problems in your marriage? Maybe...

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Remember, Remember

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Phil is in his 40s but still a big kid at heart so on November 5th he's attending a fireworks party...remembering days gone by and someone sorely missed.

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They're in There

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 06:00:00 +0000

A special - scary - play for Halloween. 
Don't you hate it when you can't sleep because of a strange noise in your apartment...??

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Haunted

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 06:00:00 +0000

There's no place like home...even if it is haunted by two very nice, but bored, ghosts.

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Key Mishap

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 06:00:00 +0000

The key to this play is just that...a key. Because without this one, small key, Rachel might be spending the day locked in her own porch!

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Golden Swan

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 06:00:00 +0000

This week we meet Angela and Bruce who live in the flat above the Waterfall Chinese takeaway, which they run together.  And we find out all about their famous, favourite customer.

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Contains Nudity

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 06:00:00 +0000

This week we have a wonderfully eclectic script containing a cockatoo, a lion, and yes...some nudity! You see, Alma is playing up again.  Her son expects the rest home to take better care of her but he’s in for the shock of his life when he learns how far they’re prepared to go. 

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To The Moon

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Joe has won an all-expense-paid trip to the moon...but he’s far from happy about it.

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Outside Voice

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Jodie runs a shop full of organic products. She is addressing the shop at large, but also a specific person who has expressed an interest in what she does.

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One in Every Flavour

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Mandy just wants some vanilla ice cream but Giles at The Taste Emporium has something more exciting in mind!

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London SWE

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 06:00:00 +0000

A quick visit to the local wine shop goes horribly wrong when it opens a portal to another place!

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Leaving Las Vegas

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 06:00:00 +0000

When we gamble, there can be more than money at stake.

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Half Time Change

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 06:00:00 +0000

This week we're going football crazy...literally! 

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Ticket to Heaven

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Vernon and Patsy Beasley insist on public television that they most certainly are not Heaven Hustlers! Instead, they are offering first-class tickets to any good folks interested in receiving the royal treatment once they arrive at the Pearly Gates.

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Waiting on Mum, Who Already Left

Wed, 24 May 2023 06:00:00 +0000

A brother and sister at the funeral home of their recently deceased mother have different ways of dealing with life and death.

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Drive My Car

Wed, 10 May 2023 06:00:00 +0000

When your taxi driver isn't even in the same time zone as you, things can get a little complicated...enjoy!

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Tiger Tale

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 06:00:00 +0000

This family has an interesting visitor or two...happy World Book Day everyone!

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Not Fair!

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 06:00:00 +0000

In late celebration of Sibling Day on 10th April...just the usual brother and sister stuff.

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Heist!

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Just a robbery at the Smithsonian...with two thieves who seem to have no idea what they're doing! Lots of fun this week - enjoy!

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Winter Olympics

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 06:00:00 +0000

When it comes to training for the Olympics, the devil is in the details!

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Escape!

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 06:00:00 +0000

A poem about one woman and her unconventional travel plans.

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Cuckoo Banana Pants

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Sometimes the course of true love is...well...a bit cuckoo!

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Love and Marriage and all that Stuff

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Sherry and Bobby are at the Marriage Licence Bureau in NYC but she just needs to tell him something first because marriage is forever...right?

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We're Sweating Like Pigs

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Maybe it's only a phrase they're going through...just saying...

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The Curse

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +0000

They say you should never meet your heroes...but what about meeting your childhood imaginary heroes...? Surely that can only be a good thing, right? 

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10, 9, 8...

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Ready for take-off? What could go wrong...

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Best Served Cold

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +0000

We start 2023 with a monologue about revenge and the importance of knowing who your enemies really are...enjoy!

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Dolores the Plumber

Sat, 31 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Hope you enjoy our special play to celebrate New Year's Eve...happy 2023 to everyone when it comes.

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It Takes a Lot of Bottle to be Santa

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Sometimes the festive season can go on just a little too long...(hic!)

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'Tis The Season

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Set in the future, this play features a robot barista who is keen to learn the meaning of Christmas - literally.

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Callum's Second Chance

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Sometimes it takes a very special Christmas visitor to remind you that all you need is love.

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All Year Round

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Setting: a small, cosy living room in a small, cosy house...cue the usual festive cheer, but with a twist and a surprise guest in the chimney! 

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No Such Thing

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Just a Gruffalo-inspired story of a girl and her dad on a walk through the woods. Although Dad might wish he'd stayed at home...enjoy?!

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Millicent and Marlee's Mince Pie Misadventure

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving to you all (this one comes with a police escort though!)

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Up Claws and Personal

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Apparently, the Tiger Who Came To Tea has some issues...you heard it here first in an exclusive interview!

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Hand Me Down Woes

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000

So, there's this lock and nobody seems to know the combination...but maybe that's for the best...?

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Don't Get Even, Get Mad

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000

A friendly lesson on how to exact revenge and release all that pent-up aggression!

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Hello...?

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Don't you just hate it when someone ignores you? 

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Together/Apart

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Is there somebody there...?

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Trust Me

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Talking can't hurt anyone...can it?

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The Murder Mystery Club

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Just a nice little writing club enjoying their cups of tea, bakery treats and murderous revenge...enjoy!

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Scary Monsters Hate Red Socks

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Here's a gentle story to ease us into the month of Halloween...enjoy!

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Watching the Detectives

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0000

A family just want to sit down and watch a detective show together...but, for some reason, this is easier said than done.

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A Dave With Destiny

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Dave and Destiny meet on a street corner and struggle to work out why they recognise each other. Are they crazy? Have they met before? Or is there some deeper connection? Perhaps all three...

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Pick Me!

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Which of these talking plants would you choose...?!

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The Appraisal

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0000

It's that time again - the dreaded work appraisal. Don't worry, it's just a conversation, you won't get into trouble...

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Meet the Beatletoons

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0000

A comedy that proves all you need is love if you can just come together, right now.  
And this is our 50th play on Shouting In The Evening - Happy Anniversary to Us!

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An American Cocktail Party

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0000

For one night, the rules of time are suspended and there is a chance encounter between two female icons. 


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Lemon Aid

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Three lemons discussing everyday life and why nobody seems to like them.

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A Dime A Dozen

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0000

A misunderstanding in the supermarket leads to some comedy moments - enjoy!

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Could I See You In My Office For a Second?

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0000

A young woman is called in for a quick meeting with her manager...but that's just the beginning...

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Sidewalk Psychic

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0000

A comedy about two colleagues heading out for their lunch. This play tackles the real-life experiences of someone with OCD while also highlighting how making assumptions about people can often be absurd.

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Put Things Down

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Dividing up someone's belongings is never an easy task...especially when everyone wants the same item!

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Atlas Archibald Aristotle Jones

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0000

A weighty name and a weighty lesson for this young man.

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Fugue

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0000

This couple in need of change finds they're no longer dancing to the same beat.

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Worth A Try

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0000

You wouldn't mind being a human sacrifice if you thought it would appease the gods and save your people, right? 

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Buckle

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Late at night, two students break into their school to cheat on an upcoming test but come to new realisations about each other and life.

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Death in the Glasshouse

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0000

A terrible crime has been committed! Call the police - there's a killer on the loose...or is there?

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Tango for Three

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0000

A beautiful and haunting New Orleans tale about friendship, tango dancing and deep loss.

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Diplomatic Relations

Wed, 25 May 2022 06:00:00 +0000

A lonely Russian diplomat knows just who to call when he's feeling lonely. 

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The Elephant in The Room & The Girl Under The Tree

Wed, 18 May 2022 06:00:00 +0000

A special double-bill this week with an African theme...enjoy!

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Science Friction

Wed, 11 May 2022 06:00:00 +0000

A young couple disagrees over some aspects of sci-fi culture - but stay tuned for the twist in the tale!

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Not Drowning

Wed, 04 May 2022 06:00:00 +0000

This week we have a beautiful and mysterious story for you to enjoy.

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4 words of advice

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Because everyone has an opinion...

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Snowflake

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0000

A fairytale but with a twist...enjoy!

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Jackdaws Love My Big Sphinx of Quartz

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Zilla and Brant are in a bunker. Brant is polishing their boots and Zilla is reading a book. When Zilla gets to an exciting part, would it be so wrong of them to look ahead? 

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Bloghorn and Crassus Redux

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Two old friends enjoy a night at the theatre.

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Beginnings

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000

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Too Much To Ask?

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000

A mum and son disagree about what it means to be patient.

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Corners, Edges and The Big Picture

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000

A trio of monologues from a women's prison.

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Catch Up

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000

It's good to talk.  A mum and son chat about life, loneliness and mad neighbours.

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Suburban Buffalo Sighting

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000

A monologue that proves you just can't take your eyes off the road for a second.

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Four Score / You Can't Make Me

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000

And for our last February double-bill we start with a family situation using only 4 words at a time and follow it with an insight into the interesting world of being a writer.

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Mr Angel

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000

The course of true love never did run smooth but this might be bumpier than most!

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The Diver / It Takes Two

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Here's the second of our February double-bills.  We start with a very short mystery story and then that's followed by the course of true love going wrong - two words at a time.

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Time Enough / Upon Arrival

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000

The first of our February double-bills! First off is a race against the clock and that's followed by a burning question that needs to be answered...enjoy!

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Please Take Your Seats

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +0000

You never know who you'll end up sitting next to when you travel...!

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Adventure Time

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Step through the portal, they said.  It'll be fun, they said.

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No More Tea?

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Brian is an avid tea drinker who likes things ‘just so’.  Imagine his reaction when going into a tea room and finding they don’t have his kind of tea?

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The Play

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +0000

They're very excited to be in a play. Now if they could just work out what sort of play it is...

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Just Once More

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +0000

It's easy when you know how.

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Ding Dong Merrily

Sat, 25 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +0000

A special bonus episode for Christmas.

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The Customer Is Always Right

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +0000

What happens when a magic mirror refuses to lie anymore?

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Anti-Elephants

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Ever get the feeling you've forgotten something...?

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Booked!

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Room in the diary for one more?

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Just the Thought of You

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +0000

She's just a woman in love...being interviewed by the police...

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Gibberish

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0000

A little understanding goes a long way.

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Anger Management

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0000

A woman takes steps to control the anger she feels towards her husband.

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Sand Script

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Proof that an artist is never truly appreciated during their lifetime. Or even understood.

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Regression Session

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Trying to cure someone of an addiction to their mobile phone should be easy...right? 

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Possession is 9/10ths

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Our fourth and final 'Goosebumps for October' episode - A man's home is his castle...unless it's haunted!

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The End Of The Line

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 06:00:00 +0000

The third of our 'Goosebumps for October' episodes - A train journey with a difference.  

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Eisoptrophobia

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 06:00:00 +0000

The second of our 'Goosebumps for October' episodes - Erin and Adal are just like any other young couple...or are they?

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Steven Is Gone

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 06:00:00 +0000

The first of our 'Goosebumps for October' episodes - A man waits in the dark.

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Hats Off To Innovative Theatre

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0000

A bold, creative vision is not universally accepted.

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Distance Learning

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Mr Smith finds a new favourite student.

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The performance is about to begin...

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000

What's all this ShITE about then? Shouting in The Evening is an international podcast theatre company. Each week we bring you a new play, story or poem to help you ignore real life for a while. With ShITE, you've always got the best seat in the house and the drinks are free...please take your seat, the performance is about to begin...

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