Showcasing the diversity and vitality of modern audio theater
This week we visit the ‘Paludin Fields’ in the return of the Minister of Chance, a lush, imaginatively designed story of war, magic, and science on a strange planet at the edge of the Universe. ‘The Minister Of Chance‘ is an acclaimed ‘Doctor Who’ spin-off, introducing us to a world where the Ambassador Durian of Sezuan (Paul [...]
This week on the show we feature the work of Wireless Theatre Company, in their cheeky play about the drama behind radio drama creation We Are the BBC (and a nod out to its predecessor, We are Not the BBC). Rob Sterling Davies is on the crest of a wave: a celebrated scriptwriter, actor, TV [...]
Fantastically big news here – the BBC has announced the next round of their International Playwriting Competition with an incredible prize of £2,000 and a trip to London to see their play recorded at the BBC. Each play will then be broadcast on the World Service. Details (and samples of last year’s winners) here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/specialreports/bbc_world_service_international_playwriting_competition_2012.shtml [...]
This week we wrap our third part of Six Suspects by Vikas Swarup, adapted by Ayeesha Menon and produced by acclaimed BBC Producer John Dryden. Vicky Rai, notorious son of a prominent Indian politician, shoots dead a waitress at a trendy Delhi restaurant. At a lavish society party to celebrate his acquittal, he is himself [...]
A blinding 14-inch snowstorm struck Maine on Wednesday, blitzing Radio Drama Revival host Fred Greenhalgh with the sensation that it muststill be winter and so, a good move to continue our “Sci-Fi February” celebration of original science fiction audio. And what a whopper of an episode we have today! We have an extended interview with [...]
Graphic - FunGraphix.com | Theme music - Shane Lamb Title: Wireless Theatre Kids Producer: Wireless Theatre Type: Drama Genre: Children’s Educational and Entertainment Audio Plays Availability: Free and Paid – WirelessTheatreKids.co.uk Title: Sophie’s Adventures in the Dark Producer: Matt Brown / Leo Media Ltd Type: Drama Genre: Children’s Fantasy Availability: Paid – Explaudio.com (Till 5/31/11 – hear [...]
Radio Drama Revival is a weekly radio show and podcast featuring the best of contemporary audio drama (work produced after the golden age of radio).
Broadcast and podcast since 2007, we have over 200 hours of original, contemporary radio theater here for your listening pleasure. Dig into the latest show or surf the archives.
Your host is +Fred Greenhalgh of FinalRune Productions
Theme by Roger Gregg
Logo art by Jon Baker