During August a number of new Year 7 pupils attended summer school at Darrick Wood and engaged in a series of creative activities. DWS Audio asked them to write and record their own micro audio dramas. Over 50 plays were recorded across two days and you can listen to the first five here!
These plays are among those written and recorded by: Jamie Stevens, James Littler, Eva Phandey, Mary lou Mitchell, Scarlett Saines, Tobie Smith, Mohammed Abdulhameed, Ronnie Thomas and Benjamin Shaw
A new audio play by Thomas Cridland
It’s snowing and Noel just wants a day off school. But his actions are about to get him into trouble…
Noel…Thomas Cridland
Christie…George Norris
Headmaster…George Norris
Written, directed and produced by Thomas Cridland
FAMILY AFFAIRS
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This is an omnibus edition of episodes 38-42. Dolly and Darcy discover that their mum is having an affair.
Dolly…Ruby Robinson
Darcy…Katie Walter
Lucas…Thomas Cridland
Pupil…Endersson Pereria-Costa
Beth…Maisy Tomlin
Music composed by Jude Neanor
EPISODE 42: UNITED
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Dolly and Darcy hatch a plan to re-unite their parents
Dolly…Ruby Robinson
Darcy…Katie Walter
Music composed by Jude Neanor
EPISODE 41: DIVIDED
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Blaming each other for their parents break-up, Dolly and Darcy are headed for a fall out.
Dolly…Ruby Robinson
Darcy…Katie Walter
Beth…Maisy Tomlin
Music composed by Jude Neanor
EPISODE 40: DOLLY AND DARCY’S STORY
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Dolly and Darcy have to make a decision.
Dolly…Ruby Robinson
Darcy…Katie Walter
Music composed by Jude Neanor
EPISODE 39: KEEPING MUM
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Convinced that their mum is having an affair, the twins must decide whether to confront her – or keep quiet.
Dolly…Ruby Robinson
Darcy…Katie Walter
Music composed by Jude Neanor
DWS Audio is delighted to announce that it was placed third in the micro drama category at the 2021 UK International Audio Drama Festival. ‘Maths Problem’, written by Year 8 student Rosina Staggs, was recorded by a group of professional actors and showcased on the last day of the Festival in March. Congratulations to Rosina for writing a terrific script. The winning entries were announced on Friday 21st May and you can listen again to Rosina’s audio play here.
EPISODE 38: BAD DAY
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Dolly’s having a very bad day.
Dolly…Ruby Robinson
Darcy…Katie Walter
Lucas…Thomas Cridland
Pupil…Endersson Pereria-Costa
Music by Jude Neanor
A short audio play
Can you imagine what life was like in the trenches during the Great War? Georgina James did just that.
Peter…Toby Witherspoon
Daniel…Joel Brodie
Written by Georgina James
