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| S1E7 - That Which Lingers | 03 Aug 2024 | 00:46:29 | |
As the strain of being from Orr threatens to end Alyssa, a desperate bargain leads to both a vital shortcut and an enemy of a very different kind. Old secrets linger in Prime Blood, dragged to the surface once more… Starring: Ellie Pearson as Alyssa of Orr Dylan Breen as Trevor Baldwin Guest Starring: Bayan Ramdani as Ser Juda Melissa Smith as Lily With Special Guest Stars: David Morrissey as Bronte of Orr Barry John Kinsella as Iskander Gosse With special thanks to everyone at our crowdwork sessions. Sound Design and Original Score by Mark McKibbin Ambience Design by Artiom Kuritsin Original Art by Jude Fahey Written by Jasper Banerjee and Max Blair Directed by Jasper Banerjee Special thanks to Little Things Sound Studio | |||
| S1E6 - The Better Path (Part 2) | 30 May 2024 | 00:52:06 | |
As Varewood begins to settle into its new reality, not everyone is able to accept things as they truly are. With Orr’s influence stronger than ever, Raeke struggles to find his place in things - including the consequences of taking the Prime Blood. Starring: Michael Ellen Sean as Jericho Raeke Eimear Lugh Devlin as Caelin Angali Rónán Hamill as Brother Orr Caelan Stow as Cullen Lathurna Guest starring: Phoebe Comiskey as Liada Dunachy Jamie Stow as Sodrin Additional voices by Dylan Breen and John Travers With special thanks to everyone at our crowdwork session as the voices of Varewood Sound Design and Original Score by Mark McKibbin Original Art by Jude Fahey Additional Sound Design by Conor Todd Written and Directed by Max Blair "OLD ASH" Written and Performed by Felix Astridge Produced by Mark McKibbin "VAREWOOD REEL" Composed by Michael Gregg Arranged by Mark McKibbin Violin - Michael Gregg Guitar - Callum McKibbin | |||
| S1E6 - The Better Path (Part 1) | 08 May 2024 | 00:47:12 | |
Constantly harried by Northman, Raeke and the others find what could be a safe haven from their pursuers. But even in their sanctuary, a very different form of danger comes to light… Starring: Michael Ellen Sean as Jericho Raeke Eimear Lugh Devlin as Caelin Angali Rónán Hamill as Brother Orr Caelan Stow as Cullen Lathurna Guest Starring: Phoebe Comiskey as Liada Dunachy Jamie Stow as Sodrin JP Wright as Buratus Dunachy With special thanks to everyone at our crowdwork session as the voices of Varewood Sound Design and Original Score by Mark McKibbin Original Art by Jude Fahey Additional Sound Design by Conor Todd Written and Directed by Max Blair | |||
| S1E5 - Blank Canvas | 21 Apr 2024 | 00:33:40 | |
The Eightfold House has fallen. Knight-Sister Alyssa of Orr awakens into an uncertain world, the last surviving Canvas Knight. Sensing her sworn charge and soul-bond, Brother Orr, she recruits a naive farm boy in her quest to find him. There are no gods here - but there is Truth in Blood. Starring: Ellie Pearson as Alyssa Dylan Breen as Trevor Baldwin Extras: Rónán Hamill as Northman 1 Caelan Stow as Northman 2 Sound Design and Original Score by Mark McKibbin Original Art by Jude Fahey Additional Sound Design by Conor Todd Written by Jasper Banerjee Additional Lines by Max Blair Directed by Jasper Banerjee | |||
| S1E4 - Wayward Tongue | 05 Apr 2024 | 00:37:02 | |
After a Northman ambush goes awry, Raeke’s tentative grasp on the truth slips away amid a conspiracy that threatens to change everything. Starring: Michael Ellen Sean as Jericho Raeke Eimear Lugh Devlin as Caelin Angali Rónán Hamill as Brother Orr Caelan Stow as Cullen Lathurna And guest starring Andrew McKraken as Fitz Sound Design and Original Score by Mark McKibbin Additional Sound Design by Conor Todd Original art by Jude Fahey Written by Max Blair and Alexandra Ward Directed by Ellie Pearson | |||
| S1E3 - Then And Now | 22 Mar 2024 | 00:33:38 | |
On the run from a Northman hunting party, Caelin, Raeke and Cullen learn to adapt to their new reality, as well as one another. The walls close in on Raeke’s secret as Orr begins to reveal his true potential. Starring: Michael Ellen Sean as Jericho Raeke Eimear Lugh Devlin as Caelin Angali Caelan Stow as Cullen Lathurna Rónán Hamill as Brother Orr And guest starring Max Blair as The Angler Original Art by Jude Fahey Sound Design and Music by Mark McKibbin Written and Directed by Max Blair Additional Sound Design by Conor Todd Additional voices: Oisín Hill as Northman 1 Mark McKibbin as Northman 2 | |||
| S1E2 - Debts Unpaid | 08 Mar 2024 | 00:32:45 | |
As Raeke’s humoural debt catches up with him, it seems a Temperer - Practitioner Caelin Angali - is the only person capable of saving his life. And that’s only if Cullen and Fitz don’t end up murdering them both first… Starring: Michael Ellen Sean as Jericho Raeke Eimear Lugh Devlin as Caelin Angali Rónán Hamill as Brother Orr Caelan Stow as Cullen Lathurna And guest starring Andrew McKraken as Fitz Sound Design and Original Score by Mark McKibbin Written by Max Blair and Alexandra Ward Directed by Max Blair Additional Sound Design by Conor Todd | |||
| S1E1 - Lesser Gods | 22 Feb 2024 | 00:44:12 | |
Jericho Raeke, an enslaved scavenger who stalks battlefields in search of forgotten treasures, is sent on his most dangerous, and potentially lucrative hunt yet. Starring: Michael Ellen Sean as Jericho Raeke Caelan Stow as Cullen Lathurna Rónán Hamill as Brother Orr Eimear Lugh Devlin as Caelin Angali And featuring Colette Hart as The Dredger Additional voices: Andrew McCracken as Fitz Max Blair as Temperer Preacher Written and directed by Max Blair Sound Design and Original Score by Mark McKibbin | |||
| SEASON 1 TRAILER | 21 Feb 2024 | 00:00:50 | |
Last Dance arrives on the shores of all good audio streaming services from 22/02/2024, beginning with Episode 1: Lesser Gods.
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| S1E8 - Serpentine | 01 Oct 2024 | 00:36:16 | |
Still reeling from their time at Varewood, an ever changing war begins to close in on Raeke and the others. Consequence upon consequence begins to fall into place, coiled in Serpentine fashion… Starring: Michael Ellen Sean as Jericho Raeke Eimear Lugh Devlin as Caelin Angali Rónán Hamill as Brother Orr Caelan Stow as Cullen Lathurna Guest Starring: Eve Twomey as Shana Additional Voices: Jackson Allen, Amy Giffen, Aaron Reagan, Noorah Helin, Max Blair, Mark McKibbin With special thanks to everyone at our crowdwork sessions Sound Design and Original Score by Mark McKibbin Ambience Design by Artiom Kuritsin Additional Sound Design by Conor Todd Original Art by Jude Fahey Written by Scott Marshall and Max Blair Directed by Max Blair | |||
| S1E9 - Soul On Fire | 06 Nov 2024 | 00:48:06 | |
With their journey halted at the border of the Lazare Barony, Alyssa and Trev conceal themselves among a crowd of Eightfold House refugees. When safety gives way to conspiracy, the Prime Blood’s dark past threatens to tear Alyssa - and the entire war - apart. Starring: Ellie Pearson as Alyssa of Orr Dylan Breen as Trevor Baldwin Guest Starring: John Travers as The Paragon Jackson Alexander as The Practitioner Amy Giffen as Shopkeeper Beth Beattie as Helena Max Blair as Sick Man With special thanks to everyone at our crowdwork sessions. Sound Design and Original Score by Mark McKibbin Ambience Design by Artiom Kuritsin Additional Sound Design by Caoilfinn McFadden Original Art by Jude Fahey Written by Alexandra Ward and Max Blair Directed by Max Blair | |||
| S1E10 - Old Hunger | 25 Apr 2025 | 00:45:40 | |
Only a few days away from the Lazare Estate, Raeke and the others descend into the labyrinthine tunnel network below the Barony… Starring: Michael Ellen Sean as Jericho Raeke Eimear Lugh Devlin as Caelin Angali Rónán Hamill as Brother Orr Caelan Stow as Cullen Lathurna Guest Starring: Bekithemba Mbondiya as The Fomorian Sound Design and Original Score by Mark McKibbin Ambience Design by Artiom Kuritsin Written by Emma Buckley and Max Blair Directed by Max Blair | |||
| S1E11 - Bleak Blue Moon | 21 Jun 2025 | 00:52:15 | |
Embedded amongst survivors from the Eightfold House and Lazare Barony alike, Alyssa and Trev make a stand when a Northman raiding party threatens to overrun the caravan. TW NOTE: Please be advised that this episode contains a scene that some listeners may find uncomfortable between 26:10 - 29:00. Join our discord to keep up to date with the show and community here: https://linktr.ee/lastdancemedia Starring: Ellie Pearson as Alyssa of Orr Dylan Breen as Trevor Baldwin Guest Starring: Beth Beattie as Helena Collette Hart as Dame Guinevere Additional Voices by Jackson Allen and Amy Giffen With special thanks to everyone at our crowdwork sessions. Sound Design and Original Score by Mark McKibbin Ambience Design by Artiom Kuritsin Native Flute Music by Jonny Lipford Additional Sound Effects by Joel McKibbin Written by Max Blair and Alexandra Ward Directed by Max Blair | |||