Welcome to The PlayStream Podcast - a collection of audio dramas and comedies from Coracle, a company based in Newcastle/Gateshead. Coracle are dedicated to nurturing new writing talent and creating quality audio drama and theatre. Bold story-telling is at the heart of our work. The podcast contains original plays from our resident writer Arabella Arnott, as well as commissioned podcasts written as reaction pieces to accompany our live theatre productions. Feel free to check our other work on...
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Episode List

Probably - by Degna Stone

May 31st, 2020 10:49 AM

“A sharply written meditation on age, race, and fear” (The Stage*) by Degna Stone.Half-way through life and the answer to most questions always seems to be the same. Should I stop drinking? Is the planet really f@*ked? Have we left it too late? Did 17-year-old me know more than I do? Maybe I’m asking the wrong questions...Produced and edited by Matt JamieMusic by SIMRIT www.facebook.com/simritmusicSeydina Mboup www.facebook.com/kolektivomusicand Jeff McIlwain www.facebook.com/lusine.official(*review from original live production in 2019 produced by Coracle as a reaction piece to "Down to Zero" by Lizi Patch. Updated and adapted for radio in 2020.)

Appling by Arabella Arnott

Apr 23rd, 2020 10:45 AM

Kath is trying to write her blog, while Matt is trying to pack up their flat so they can finally move out. But it's not just the apple tree in the garden which Kath will miss.A short drama about moving in, moving on, and apples.Written by Arabella ArnottPerformed by Katie Powell and Adam DonaldsonDirected and Edited by Matt JamieMusic by Sleeping Lion

Dead Men’s Clothes

Apr 15th, 2020 10:36 PM

"A lot of people won't shop in Charity shops becuase of the smell..."But Amy loves working in the Charity shop - despite her mum's warnings about odours and that they're just full of "dead men's clothes". Meet some of the colourful characters she works with in this touching story about old clothes, old memories, and friendship.Written by Arabella ArnottPerformed by Jude NelsonDirected by Matt JamieMusic by Kieth Thomas and J D Meyerwww.coracleproductions.com

WASP By Arabella Arnott

Mar 25th, 2020 9:51 AM

Tom has been in the car for hours. Well, it feels like hours. He doesn't know where his mum is taking him and his sister Maisey. Or why his dad isn't with them this time. "Because he's not" is all his mum says. And that's not a proper reason.A short story about feeling trapped, and the hope of escape.Written and performed by Arabella ArnottEdited by Matt Jamie.(c) Arabella Arnott / Coracle 2020

Great Expectations - A Love Story Of Sorts by Wendy Errington

May 29th, 2019 11:40 PM

A young woman crosses paths with a stranger in the library, and their stories overlap amongst the books and whispered conversations.A short audio drama by Wendy Errington. Written in response to the themes of "Down to Zero" by Lizi Patch, a new play running 18-29 June 2019 at Alphabetti Theatre. See our website for more details.Written by WENDY ERRINGTONPerformed by HANNAH WALKER and ARABELLA ARNOTTRecorded and directed by MATT JAMIEwww.coracleproductions.com

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