Content Warning: Death of a child

In this episode we hear the story of complex parent child relationships. What makes a mother? Is it love and care? And what do we take for granted? 

We apologise for any mispronunciations in the narration of this story.  

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In this episode we are delighted to present a non fiction piece by Harper Walton. In it they discuss the complex relationship between identity, transition and names.

To hear more from Harper: Instagram: harperwalton_

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In this episode we hear a darkly comic story by Philip Whiteland about everything that could possibly go wrong at a funeral home!

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In our last Halloween episode of the year we welcome back Terri Hardin! 
Terri is an amazingly talented artist and sculptor who is known as Disney's Legendary imagineer. In this episode she speaks to us about her discovery and love of pumpkin carving and how it led to her becoming a judge on 'Outrageous Pumpkins' on the Food Network.

You can find more from Terri here: 

Giggling Pumpkins
https://terrihardin.com/new-book/

Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/c/TerriHardinSpeaks/videos

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We continue our lead up to Halloween with a short story by Garon Whited! Halloween is a time when you can be anything you want, in theory. But when one boy struggles to fit in the neighbourhood vampire Eric helps him stand out!

You can read the story here:
https://garonwhited.com/project/halloween-1956/

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In this bonus episode we celebrate Katherine Mansfield's Birthday with two readings by Linda Lappin! The first is an extract from Linda's novel 'Katherine's Wish' and the second is an exploration of Linda's approach to writing about Katherine's life.  

You can hear more from Linda here: 
https://www.lindalappin.net

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In this special Halloween edition of Page Parle we chat to Garon Whited, author of the Nightlord series about spooky things in literature. From the roots of monsters to their reimagining by modern authors, we get you ready for Halloween. 

Garon's links: 
https://www.amazon.com/Garon-Whited/e/B00IX0NER0

https://www.facebook.com/groups/GaronWhited/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/gwspoilers/

https://garonwhited.com/

https://www.patreon.com/garonwhited?fan_landing=true

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In this episode we begin our lead up to halloween by reading  Richard Matheson's short story 'No Such thing as a Vampire."  No matter how outlandish a story is, there is always something true behind it. And it might be closer than you think. 


You can read the story in this collection here:
https://www.shortstoryguide.com/richard-matheson-short-stories/

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In this episode of Theoretically Theatrical we speak to Terri Harding, Disney's Legendary Imagineer about how creativity can protect against bullies, The places that puppetry can take you and how a life long love of dragons lead to the greatest attraction in Disney land Paris. 


Website: https://terrihardin.com/new-book/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TerriHardinSpeaks

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In our new series we welcome back friend of the show Catriona Scott who kindly reads her witty review of 'Normal People.' By Sally Rooney. 

Normal people review by bookwyrm reviews

Link: https://thebookwyrmreviews.com/2019/06/02/normal-people-review/?fbclid=IwAR3bfg_SRlbd-plORCZ8KcglJWSLYg5eerCGEEWxSVmNV3ymxNJIPr1WUC4

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In this twist on our regular series we dramatise a fictional interview with the father of metaphysical poetry, John Donne. We cover his love, his religion and his encounters with death and how all of these inspired his poetry and later his religious writings. 

Credits
Donne was played by Mark McCartney

Anne was played by Ellisha O’Donnell

Lucy and Raleigh were played by Catriona Scott

Drury was played by Lorne Scott-Kerr 

The presenter and additional roles were played by Rosie Beech 

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In this episode we read one short story from the collection 'Married' by August Strindberg. 'Love and Bread' takes a satirical look at the phrase 'all you need is love.'

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In this episode we have a story by H.G. Wells, were we see that obsession may bury the diamond in the rough.

You can find the story online here:
http://www.online-literature.com/wellshg/4/

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In this episode we are reading two wonderful collections of poems. The first set are by Brandon Shane and the second by  RG Evans. They take us through war torn landscapes, intimately sad and funny moments and ask us to think about what makes us who we are.

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In this episode of Page Parle we interview Garon Whited, author of the Nightlord series. We discuss his addiction to writing, the necessity of marketing (or at the very least delegating) and giving the world pleasant distractions. 

Garon's Social media links: 
https://www.amazon.com/Garon-Whited/e/B00IX0NER0

https://www.facebook.com/groups/GaronWhited/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/gwspoilers/

https://garonwhited.com/

https://www.patreon.com/garonwhited?fan_landing=true

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In this episode of Scintillating stories we follow Garon Whited down the shadowy paths that only cats can walk. This Fantastic Feline Fable reminds us to be kind to people that we might think of as strange because, the cats are always watching. 

You can find more of Garon's work here: 
https://garonwhited.com

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In this episode of Theoretically Theatrical we speak to Barby Ingle about how performance and creativity can be used to promote charity and causes that you are passionate about. Barby is the president of the International Pain Foundation and has produced several songs to empower people who live with chronic pain. 

You can read more about ipain here: 
https://internationalpain.org

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Content warning: Mention of suicide and violence.

In this episode of Scintillating stories we return to the skies in part two of Richard Matheson's famous short story. Arthur Wilson must choose whether to risk it all and trust his flawed perception. 

You can find the collection of short stories this was taken from here: 
https://www.shortstoryguide.com/richard-matheson-short-stories/

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* Trigger Warning: This episode contains mention of Suicide and Mental Health problems*

In this episode of Scintillating Stories we take flight with Richard Matheson in his classic short story. This has been adapted many times for television, most famously for the twilight zone. In part 1 we meet nervous flyer and business man Mr. Arthur Wilson is not only caught between the earth and the sky, but between reality and nightmare.

You can find the collection of short stories here:
https://www.shortstoryguide.com/richard-matheson-short-stories/

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In this episode of Theoretically Theatrical we speak to Tyler Foley about the passion to perform, overcoming roadblocks and how to speak naked. I'm not joking!

Tyler's Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seantylerfoley/?hl=en

Website: https://www.seantylerfoley.com

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In this episode of Scintillating Stories we go for a boat ride with Rudyard Kipling. Three stereotypical journalists are confronted with irrefutable evidence of something unbelievable, but come to question what makes something true. 

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In this episode of Scintillating Stories we welcome back author Linda Lappin who will be reading her short story for us. This tale follows a holidaying couple as they encounter snakes, scorpions and creatures from the sea!

You can find more of Linda's work here: 
https://www.lindalappin.net

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In this episode of Theoretically Theatrical we speak to professional voice actor Chris Dattoli about the pitfalls of demo reels, fair pay and the joys of being a grown up kid!

You can find Chris's social media here:
website: https://dattolivoiceovers.com/

Twitter, Instagram, TikTok: @chrisdattolivo 

Facebook: Chris Dattoli - Voice Over Talent

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In honour of Pride Month we have gathered four pieces of writing from famous LGBT+ authors. 

The first story is Eris, A Spirit Record by Walter Whitman
The second story is The String Quartet by Virginia Woolf 
The third is the poem On the Sale by Auction of Keats' Love Letters by Oscar Wilde
The fourth is the poem El Beso by Angelina Weld-Grimke

You can find these writing online: 
https://whitmanarchive.org/published/fiction/shortfiction/per.00331.html

http://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks02/0200211.txt

https://poets.org/poem/sale-auction-keats-love-letters

el-beso

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Happy Halloween everyone!
In honour of the holiday the Yorick team are here to share some of their own ghost stories. We discuss phantom bakers that refuse to end their shift, a parcel from the ghostal service and the ghosts from fiction that made us the writers we are today!

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In this episode of Theoretically Theatrical we explore take a look at what goes into the management of Performance. This whirlwind tour gives you an intro to the tangled paths of informal contracts, cost disease and trade unions and how they relate to the performing arts.


Credits
Caves was played by Ellisha O’donnell

Baylis was played by Ellis Jaimison 

The presenter and Whitty was Rosie Beech 

This has been a Yorick Radio Production

Bibliography 

Creative industries by Richard E. Caves

Managing Creativity: Exploring the Paradox. Edited by Barbara Townley and Nic Beech

About Actors Unions by Alex Ates 2020

https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/unions-101-everything-you-need-to-know-70119/

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Content Warning: Reference to violence against a child and supernatural threat.

Our Third Production for 'Radio Revelry' is a scary story inspired by Gothic Horror, Grimm's Fairy Tales, and Hammer Horror.

Credits:
Featuring the Voices of Rosie Beech, Catriona Scott and Plywood.

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In this episode we read the second part of the short story by Richard Freeman. In this section of the howcatchem we follow Dr Thorndyke as he races against time to trace the clues to their source. 

This part has been abridged and You can read the whole story online Here: 
https://www.fadedpage.com/books/20180653/html.php

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In this episode we read the first part of The case of Oscar Brodski, a howcatchem by Richard Freeman. In this section we hear how a grizzly crime was committed. 

You can read the story online here: 
https://www.fadedpage.com/books/20180653/html.php

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In this episode of Theoretically Theatrical we interview Jodi Krangle, Voice actor and Podcast host about audio branding and the power of sound. 

If you would like to hear more from Jodi you can find her podcast here: https://voiceoversandvocals.com/podcast/

You can find Gravy for the brain here: 
https://usa.gravyforthebrain.com

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In this episode of Page Parle we interview the thoughtful and creative Cecilia Poullain, an author and podcaster. We discuss her writing, therapeutic practice and one woman shows.

You can find Cecilia's podcast here:
https://www.ceciliapoullain.com/podcast

And you can find out more about her work here: 
https://www.ceciliapoullain.com

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In this episode we hear a collection of short stories from the talented author, performer and podcaster Cecilia Poullain. First we hear about how Art can truly touch us. Secondly we follow a German poet in Paris. Thirdly we see a couple reunite and meditate on the beautiful, simple pleasures of life. 

You can find Cecilia's podcast here:
https://www.ceciliapoullain.com/podcast

And you can find out more about her work here: 
https://www.ceciliapoullain.com

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In this episode of Page Parle we interview the excellent Actor and Podcaster Percy Brown. We chat about professionalism, the best way to approach auditions and the business of Acting.

You can hear more Percy here:

Podcast: https://anchor.fm/princeoffreshair

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr.nodaysoffpercy/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProActor

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In this episode of Theoretically Theatrical we explore the roots of modern theatre which are deep in the fertile soil of Ancient Greece. We take a broad look at Tragedy, comedy and what we can learn about their society from their plays. 

This episode was inspired by Philip Rowe. You can find his podcast here: 
https://history-of-european-theatre.captivate.fm/?fbclid=IwAR16KggiKni5UD4_Q0UIAl0pws8aPdLeW3xiMe_jSqF0JQqMK8Xm367AZIQ

The presenter was Rosie Beech 

Alexis the Producer was played by Arianna Ellis

Aeschylus was Catriona Scott

And Aristophanes was Ellis Jamieson 

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In this episode we read a short story from Sir Walter Scott. An old fashioned ghost tale which claims to be based on a true story is able to weave an atmosphere of tingling terror in only a few pages.

You can find the Keepsake stories here:
https://www.electricscotland.com/etexts/keepsake_ws.txt

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Content warning: Murder, implications of suicide

As a special Halloween treat we are delighted to bring you a terrifying play by Ellis Jamieson. In beautiful Elizabethan style dialogue we weave a tale of jealousy, entitlement and tragedy. 

SANTANO was played my MJ Burns 
DONATO by Catriona Scott 
Doctor REVELO by Rosie Beech 
Cara by Arianna Ellis 
And BOX by Ellis Jaimieson

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This episode includes discussion of mental health and self harm.

In this episode of Page Parle we interview the fantastic author Linda Lappin. We discuss how Female artists disappear from the popular consciousness, working with small publishers and researching historical figures.

You can find more of Linda's work here: 
https://www.lindalappin.net 

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Happy April fools Day! Please enjoy this special episode of Scintillating Stories. 
We have collected  six hilariously terrible poems for your enjoyment. Featuring the 'talents' of William McGonagall, Julia Ann Moore and Amanda McKittrick Ross. 

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This episode includes discussion of mental health and self harm.

In this episode of Scintillating Stories Linda Lappin reads a section from her wonderful book 'Loving Modigliani.' This story is based on the real life of Jeanne Hébuterne, an artist in her own right, and how her art work resurfaced many years later. 

You can find more of Linda's work here: 
https://www.lindalappin.net

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In this episode of Theoretically theatrical we explore the theatre of the absurd, why it happened, what on earth it's on about and how it continues today. 

Esslin was played by Catriona Scott
Zhu by Audrey Wang
Derksen by Arianna Ellis
and the Presenter was Rosie Beech

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In this episode of Page Parle we were lucky enough to interview author and filmmaker Daniel Hess. We discuss expression, self publishing and acceptance. 

You can visit Daniel's website here:
https://totonyproductions.com

And you can buy his book here: 

https://www.amazon.com/Just-Blaming-Himself-Daniel-Hess/dp/B08SPFCRNM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2S9VCQR5Z6BRH&dchild=1&keywords=just+a+boy+blaming+himself&qid=1611609048&sprefix=just+a+boy+blaming%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-1

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In this episode of Scintillating Stories we read a trilogy of poems about animal party's.
The Butterfly’s Ball, and the Grasshoppers feast by William Roscoe.
The Peacock 'At Home' by Catherine Ann Dorset
The Lion's Masquerade and the Elephant's Champetre by Ted Walker

Two of these poems can be read online:
https://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-butterfly-s-ball-and-the-grasshopper-s-feast/

https://www.poetrynook.com/poem/peacock-“-home”

If you want to suggest or submit a short story or a subject you'd like us to cover then contact us through our Facebook or Twitter:

https://www.facebook.com/Yorickradio

https://twitter.com/RadioYorick

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In this episode of Theoretically Theatrical we speak to Wonky Veg theatre, a new group that aims to help theatre makers at the beginning of their career. We discuss the lack of opportunities for new creators, organising events to spur creativity and the ways that Covid forces us to think outside the box. 

If you would like to learn more about Wonky Veg Theatre you can visit their website: 
https://www.wonkyvegtheatre.com

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In this episode of Page Parle we speak with Jimmy Johnson, a Historian and Youtuber, about the Grave robbing and body snatching. We cover why this happened, how it got out of hand and how it started to die out (pardon the pun). 

To see more of Jimmy's work you can visit his channel at: 
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu-drfhNohk9NVuqzgS6Elw

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In this episode of Scintillating Stories we read a short story by Robert Louis Stevenson. The Body Snatcher was inspired by real life events and the hysteria surrounding the practice.

This book can be read online: https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/The_Body_snatcher/nh08AQAAMAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0

If you want to suggest or submit a short story or a subject you'd like us to cover then contact us through our Facebook or Twitter:
https://www.facebook.com/Yorickradio
https://twitter.com/RadioYorick

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Content Warning: 
Discussion of physical and emotional abuse.

In this episode of Theoretically Theatrical we explore Live Action Role Play, or LARP and interview a group of performers about their hobby. We cover character creation, funny situations, and how the pass time can forge lasting friendships. 

If you would like to read more of Cat's work then you can find it at:
https://thebookwyrmreviews.com

If you would like to see more of Mon's work then you can find it at: 
https://www.instagram.com/thren_art/

We read Ellis's short story 'The Useless Citizens Act' on the the 6th episode of season 1. 

If you have a story you’d like us to read or a topic you’d like us to cover then contact us on Facebook or twitter.
https://www.facebook.com/Yorickradio

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Content warning: Mentions of torture, death, sexual content

The spooky celebrations continue with a fantastically horrifying story from our Editing Knight, MJ Burns. 
In our increasingly technology heavy world it can be hard to tell what is IT wizardry, and what might just be something supernatural. 

This story was first published  in Tangled Web Magazine: 
https://www.inspiringfiction.com/issue-3-digital-magazine

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In this episode of Page Parle we speak with Monica Burns, writer and artist, about the writing of James Hogg. We cover complex structures, undercover shepherds and surprisingly sexy editors!

To see more of Monica's work you can visit her Instagram page at: 
https://www.instagram.com/thren_art/

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In this episode of Scintillating Stories we read a short story by James Hogg. Mary Burnet is based on a Scottish legend about a woman who both suffers and benefits from magical aid. 

This book can be read online at:
https://asls.arts.gla.ac.uk/pdfs/Devil_I_Am_Sure.pdf

If you want to suggest or submit a short story or a subject you’d like us to cover then contact us through our Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/Yorickradio

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In this episode of Theoretically Theatrical we explore The Corbenic Poetry Path.
This is a walk that takes you through a series of poetry and artwork that are designed to reflect the landscape around them. As we take you on our walk there will be contemplation, laughs and a little bit of silly surprise music!
 
You can visit the walk's website at:
https://www.corbenicpoetrypath.com

If you want to suggest or submit a short story or a subject you’d like us to cover then contact us through our Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/Yorickradio

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