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Nothing But Roaring - Audio Theatre


15 episodes

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Web <link> from RSS feed:

https://www.nothingbutroaring.co.uk

Database link:

https://anchor.fm/nothing-but-roaring

RSS Feed:

https://anchor.fm/s/b0455910/podcast/rss

Creator from RSS feed: Nothing But Roaring

Database Creators: Nothing But Roaring

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Synopsis:

Audio theatre for everyone - we like a bit of Shakespeare... NEW: Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen


Language: English

Format: Audio Drama

Continuity: Anthology

Writing: Scripted

Voices: Full cast

Genres: Adaptation, Classics

Completion status: Not applicable

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Episodes:

Sense & Sensibility - Episode 3

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Marianne and Willoughby's attachment is clear to see, but not everyone is happy about it - but Mrs Jennings is quite happy to tease Elinor about her mystery man. A day out at a nearby house is cancelled as Brandon receives urgent news from London.

Adapted by Rebecca Cockcroft from the novel by Jane Austen
Produced and Edited by Nothing But Roaring for White Cobra

Cast:

Georgina Pearson – Elinor DashwoodSarah Parker – Marianne Dashwood

Siôn Grace – Mr Willoughby

Jof Davies – Colonel Brandon

Lottie Wilton-Isgar – Margaret Dashwood

Salli Belsham – Lady Middleton

Sue Whyte – Mrs Jennings

John Myhill – Sir John Middleton

Beverley Webster - Mrs Dashwood

Jude Wilton – The Middleton’s Servant

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Sense & Sensibility - Episode 2

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 09:00:00 GMT

The Dashwoods are welcomed to their new home by their cousin, Sir John Middleton and are soon immersed into Devon life - including meeting their neighbour Colonel Brandon. Marianne is rescued from a fall by the dashing Mr Willoughby - could romance be on the cards?

Adapted by Rebecca Cockcroft from the novel by Jane Austen
Produced and Edited by Nothing But Roaring for White Cobra

Cast:

Sarah Parker – Marianne Dashwood
Georgina Pearson – Elinor Dashwood

Lottie Wilton-Isgar – Margaret Dashwood
Beverley Webster – Mrs Dashwood
Craig Featherbe – Thomas
Laura Green – Betsy
John Myhill – Sir John Middleton
Salli Belsham – Lady Middleton
Jude Wilton – The Middleton’s Servant
Sue Whyte – Mrs Jennings
Jof Davies – Colonel Brandon
Siôn Grace – Mr Willoughby

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Sense & Sensibility - Episode 1

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Upon the devastation of their husband's and father's death, Mrs Dashwood and her three daughters find their life will change dramatically. Given little empathy by Mr Dashwood's eldest son and his wife, they decide to move acrossthe country to Devon - but not before the eldest Dashwood, Elinor, has developed feelings for her sister in law's brother - Edward Ferrars.

Adapted by Rebecca Cockcroft from the novel by Jane Austen
Produced and Edited by Nothing But Roaring for White Cobra

Cast:

Sarah Parker – Marianne Dashwood
Georgina Pearson – Elinor Dashwood

Barry Dougal – Mr Henry Dashwood
Richard Jordan – Mr John Dashwood
Vicky Kelly – Mrs Fanny Dashwood
Beverley Webster – Mrs Dashwood
John Myhill – Sir John Middleton
Lottie Wilton-Isgar – Margaret Dashwood
James Lickman – Edward Ferrars

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Promises - A Brand New Audio Story

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Brand new radio drama from Nothing But Roaring, written and directed by Rebecca Cockcroft


It's the morning of Amber's wedding, so she could really do without the hangover... or the stranger in her bed.


A gently comedic look at the promises we make, and how far we may have to go to keep them.


Amber - Gemma Knight

Bob - Scott Bradley

Brenda - Danielle Corr

Housekeeper - Rebecca Cockcroft


Originally aired as part of Royal & Derngate, Northampton's GenFest in October 2024

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Richard III - The Blooper Reel!

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Richard III wasn't all fun and games... ok, it might have been, just a bit!


Find out more about the show at www.nothingbutroaring.co.uk

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Richard III - Episode 7

Sat, 05 Aug 2023 11:00:00 GMT

Episode 7 of 7

Please note, this episode contains gun fire and loud bangs.


Richard III is a Nothing But Roaring and Masque Theatre co-production.


Adapted and Directed by John Myhill

Editing and Sound Design by Rebecca Cockcroft


Cast:

Richard was Isaac Griggs

Buckingham was James Lickman

Hastings was Rob Kendall

Lady Anne was Carmen Simoni

Clarence was David Deegan

Richmond was Edward Toone

Catesby was Jen Kenny

Derby was James Skeggs

Ratcliffe was Will Brown

Rivers was Mairead Kearins

Prince Edward was Robin Burgess

York was Xander Cockcroft

Tyrrel was James Burgess

Grey was Lynette Applegate

Sir Christopher was David Chappell

Blunt was Athana Leeson


Find out more: www.nothingbutroaring.co.uk | www.masquetheatre.co.uk

Opening and End Music - Annihilate by Jeremy Blake

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Richard III - Episode 6

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 11:00:00 GMT

Episode 6 of 7

King Richard is crowned, but how safe does he feel on the throne? He puts plans in place to secure his position, which means trouble for the children of King Edward IV, and threatens to leave Richard more isolated than ever before.


Richard III is a Nothing But Roaring and Masque Theatre co-production.


Adapted and Directed by John Myhill

Editing and Sound Design by Rebecca Cockcroft


Cast:

Richard was Isaac Griggs

Buckingham was James Lickman

Queen Elizabeth was Nicola Osborne

Margaret was Sue Whyte

Duchess of York was Jan Stoppani

Derby was James Skeggs

Ratcliffe was Will Brown

Tyrrel was James Burgess


Find out more: www.nothingbutroaring.co.uk | www.masquetheatre.co.uk

Opening and End Music - Annihilate by Jeremy Blake

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Richard III - Episode 5

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 11:00:00 GMT

Episode 5 of 7

The nobles meet to discuss Prince Edward's Coronation, but Hastings discovers what it means to go against Richard. Buckingham guides Richard towards the crown...


Richard III is a Nothing But Roaring and Masque Theatre co-production.

Adapted and Directed by John Myhill

Editing and Sound Design by Rebecca Cockcroft


Cast:

Richard was Isaac Griggs

Buckingham was James Lickman

Queen Elizabeth was Nicola Osborne

Hastings was Rob Kendall

Duchess of York was Jan Stoppani

Lady Anne was Carmen Simoni

Catesby was Jen Kenny

Ratcliffe was Will Brown

Brackenbury was Alistair Way

Dorset was Meryl Couper

Lord Mayor of London was Graham Breeze


Find out more: www.nothingbutroaring.co.uk | www.masquetheatre.co.uk

Opening and End Music - Annihilate by Jeremy Blake

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Richard III - Episode 4

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 11:00:00 GMT

King Edward IV is dead, and the race is on to gain control of his son, Prince Edward. Richard and Buckingham have the young Prince's uncles imprisoned.


Richard III is a Nothing But Roaring and Masque Theatre co-production. Adapted and Directed by John Myhill Editing and Sound Design by Rebecca Cockcroft Cast: Richard was Isaac Griggs

Buckingham was James Lickman

Queen Elizabeth was Nicola Osborne

Hastings was Rob Kendall

Duchess of York was Jan Stoppani

Catesby was Jen Kenny

Derby was James Skeggs

Ratcliffe was Will Brown

Rivers was Mairead Kearins

Prince Edward was Robin Burgess

York was Xander Cockcroft Find out more: www.nothingbutroaring.co.uk | www.masquetheatre.co.uk Opening and End Music - Annihilate by Jeremy Blake

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Richard III - Episode 3

Sat, 29 Jul 2023 11:00:00 GMT

The imprisoned Clarence talks dreams with his guard, Brackenbury, and King Edward IV entreats his battling family to make peace with one another.


Richard III is a Nothing But Roaring and Masque Theatre co-production. Adapted and Directed by John Myhill Editing and Sound Design by Rebecca Cockcroft Cast:

Richard was Isaac Griggs

Buckingham was James Lickman

Queen Elizabeth was Nicola Osborne

Hastings was Rob Kendall

Duchess of York was Jan Stoppani

Clarence was David Deegan

Rivers was Mairead Kearins

First Murderer was Chris Matthewman

Second Murderer was Tom Rose

King Edward IV was Ste Applegate

Brackenbury was Alistair Way

Dorset was Meryl Couper Find out more: www.nothingbutroaring.co.uk | www.masquetheatre.co.uk Opening and End Music - Annihilate by Jeremy Blake

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Richard III - Episode 2

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 11:05:00 GMT

King Edward IV's health is failing, and bitter in-fighting between the various factions comes to a head. Deposed Queen, Margaret, arrives to curse those who killed her son and husband, and Richard plots Clarence's death.


Richard III is a Nothing But Roaring and Masque Theatre co-production.


Adapted and Directed by John Myhill

Editing and Sound Design by Rebecca Cockcroft


Cast:

Richard was Isaac Griggs

Bucking was James Lickman

Queen Elizabeth was Nicola Osborne

Margaret was Sue Whyte

Hastings was Rob Kendall

Catesby was Jen Kenny

Derby was James Skeggs

Rivers was Mairead Kearins

First Murderer was Chris Matthewman

Dorset was Meryl Couper

Grey was Lynette Applegate


Find out more: www.nothingbutroaring.co.uk | www.masquetheatre.co.uk

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Richard III - Episode 1

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 11:00:00 GMT

In this opening episode, King Edward IV celebrates his victory in the Wars of the Roses, and we discover that Richard, Duke of Gloucester, isn't quite as happy as the rest of the kingdom with his brother's ascent to the throne...


Richard III is a Nothing But Roaring and Masque Theatre co-production.


Adapted and Directed by John Myhill

Editing and Sound Design by Rebecca Cockcroft


Cast:

Richard was Isaac Griggs

Hastings was Rob Kendall

Lady Anne was Carmen Simoni

Clarence was David Deegan

King Edward IV was Ste Applegate

Brackenbury was Alistair Way

Messenger was April Pardoe

Guards were Maggie Holland and Angela Mayes


Find out more: www.nothingbutroaring.co.uk | www.masquetheatre.co.uk

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Richard III - Trailer

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 20:13:19 GMT

Bringing you the Bard's Best Baddie - Nothing But Roaring and Masque Theatre's Richard III will be available online from 27 July 2023


Trailer features:

Richard - Isaac Griggs

Lady Anne - Carmen Simoni

Margaret - Sue Whyte

Queen Elizabeth - Nicola Osborne

Duchess of York - Jan Stoppani


Music: Annihilate - Jeremy Blake


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Much Ado About Nothing - The Blooper Reel!

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 15:20:57 GMT

CAUTION: CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE

We had a great time recording Much Ado About Nothing - but it didn't always go to plan! Here's just a few of the moments that didn't make the final cut...

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Much Ado About Nothing - Full Radio Play

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 18:30:30 GMT

Shakespeare's rom com of mistaken identities, plots galore, and of course, enemies to lovers. 

Nothing But Roaring present Much Ado About Nothing - all recorded separately in the performers homes during the lockdowns of 2020 and 2021. 

When old friends rock up at Leonata's lush Italian house, rivalries and romances are rekindled. Don Pedro and Donna Joan both have plans for battling Benedick and Beatrice, and loved up Claudio and Hero, but with very different intentions... 

With their meddling going to plan, Messina is in shock - will everything get resolved when bumbling officers Dogberry and Verges are the ones left in charge of uncovering the plots? 

Adapted, edited and directed by Rebecca Cockcroft


Cast:

Benedick - John Myhill

Beatrice - Rebecca Cockcroft

Leonata - April Pardoe

Messenger / Ursula / The Watch - Sue Whyte

Hero / Sexton - Julia Langley

Don Pedro - Will Brown

Donna Joan - Bex Fey

Claudio - James Lickman

Antonia / Verges - Erica Mynard

Conrad - Bernadette Wood

Borachio - Lou Chawner

Margaret / The Watch - Mairead Kearins

Dogberry - Fraser Haines

Friar Francis - Elizabeth Palmer

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