The Pod Play

It is the swinging sixties and life is full of promise for Tony and Janice! They are young, in love, and both hope for exciting futures as they leave school. Tony is determined to fulfil his dream of playing for Manchester City and Janice aspires to make her mark in the world of theatre. Drama awaits them both! Written by Bill Cronshaw  Starring Natalie Blair & Luke O'Rourke Produced & Directed by...

It is the swinging sixties and life is full of promise for Tony and Janice! They are young, in love, and both hope for exciting futures as they leave school. Tony is determined to fulfil his dream of playing for Manchester City and Janice aspires to make her mark in the world of theatre. Drama awaits them both! Written by Bill Cronshaw  Starring Natalie Blair & Luke O'Rourke Produced & Directed by...

A comedy about a man, a dog and a good deed that takes an unexpected turn.  Starring John Tueart, Nicole Evans, Colin Titley, Jason Ward and Lisa Whiteside  Written by Lisa Whiteside Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One ward, two women. One who wishes to escape, one quite happy in the knowledge it’s probably the safest place to be. One who desires to discover, one who’s happy to forget. Written by Lisa Whiteside  Starring Pat Brocklehurst & Lisa Whiteside Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedy about two hilarious women actors in their fifties, who decide to take matters into their own hands after yet another patronising, failed audition at the hands of one of theatreland's know-it-all, Bright Young Things.  Written by Phil Pearson Starring Julie Edwards and Kerry Willison-Parry  Produced and directed by Paul Ludden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...

Two characters appear on stage for a ten minute play. As the clock ticks, they try their best to find some meaning in their lives before the curtains close and the lights go down...forever. An absurdist tragicomedy that makes us examine the fragility of existence and encourages us to do the most with our short time on this stage. Written by Julian Felice  Starring Joe Walsh & Nathan Lea Produced &...

Tom has received a video from his friends. As he discusses it with his wife Rachel, nothing can prepare him for the truth she is about to reveal... A comedy about relationships, pornography, and developing a sense of purpose in an online world. Written by Julian Felice Starring Leah Baskaran & Liam Collins Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

Rich uncle Jack has died and has left his favourite nephew Tommy a mysterious box in his will ...but what could be inside?  Starring Natalie Ciufo, Reuben Clarke & Mark Newsome Written by Paul Daley Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tommy’s been down on his luck for so long, but could a phone call be about to change everything.. Starring Natalie Ciufo, Reuben Clarke & Mark Newsome Written by Paul Daley Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All Dan wants is a Christmas like the ones on the tele. Problem is his mam and dad are skint... But this is Manchester, maybe a miracle could happen. Starring Natalie Ciufo, Reuben Clarke & Mark Newsome Written by Paul Daley Produced by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sinead is the life and soul of the party. But where do you put that energy in a national pandemic? A funny, sarcastic slice of life in lockdown. How long can you stay in, before you freak out?.. "Love Bugged" has also been released as a short film and Premiered at The MancSpirit #OurTrafford Festival. It's available to watch on YouTube, https://bit.ly/2Hz9iCM Starring: Anna Jobarteh Directed: Mich...

There’s no milk... It’s the morning after the night before and someone is feeling very pleased with themselves... Written by Paul Daley Starring Rachel Isbister and Jack Wagman Produced by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A friend in need... could love be in the air for Gloria and Dave Written by Paul Daley Starring Rachel Isbister & Jack Wagman Produced by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Gloria meeting in church just by chance or Devine intervention and will it take a miracle to get this rocky romance back on track. Written by Paul Daley Starring Rachel Isbister & Jack Wagman Produced by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After Dave spent fourteen minutes and fifty nine seconds with Gloria he knew he had to see her again. Now thirty two charity shops later he’s found her. Will she feel the same way though... Written by Paul Daley  Starring Rachel Isbister & Jack Wagman Produced by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan has returned to his student house after the Christmas break. His house-mate Mark is watching television. As their self-absorbed reality unravels, Dan reveals some shocking news that is about to rattle their house and force them to confront the seriousness of life. The mundane collides with the tragic in this examination of the relationships we form during ‘the best years of our lives’  Written...

Fourteen Fifty Nine is about trying to find love in a pandemic. Gloria and Dave met on line and this is their first date, but Gloria has strict rules. After all, who wants to spend fourteen days in isolation because of a lousy date.... Now Dave has fourteen minutes fifty nine seconds to prove he was worth the risk. Written by Paul Daley Starring Rachel Isbister & Jack Wagman Learn more about your...

What's the craziest thing you've ever done for love? When Hampshire born and bred Beatrice declares her love for Salford lad Darren - her Uni flat mate, Chantelle's, cousin - she quickly realises one thing... Darren will only like her if she ditches the accent and 'Mancs Up'. She's got 24 hours. Written by Emma Stoker.  Starring Anna Jobarteh, Bronwyn Elizabeth and Marcus Christopherson.  Produced...

The magic of ‘Ol Blue eyes’ has waned. The voice, like his marriage to Hollywood superstar Ava Gardner is cracked. A despondent Frank needs a few drinks fast, and a shoulder to lean on. A trouble shared is one halved, so to speak. It’s close to midnight. Outside, in a doorway of the Palace theatre, Frank stands having a smoke, contemplating a worrying future, when inspiration to go on arrives from...

It’s the late 70s in a northern, pit fuelled town, and two best mates Mick and Tony look to have one last night of freedom before venturing into the world of adulthood. Filled with rough and ready boozers, northern soul, and the iconic Wigan Casino, this is a night both lads will never forget. A story about friendship, music, and being working class. Mick (Nathan Lea)  Tony (Kyle Rowe)  Landlord (...

The Salford Sioux, in this age of Corona, are self-isolating in their tepees, down on the Irwell. In these worrying times, the warriors Black Elk, Surrounded by the Enemy and Charging Thunder, along with their one-time boss, Buffalo Bill, tell their tall-tales of how they all ended up in the dirty old town-over Skype. In the background, screaming through the night there are constant ambulance sire...

We went to the Jolly Angler to record the first in the series of The Pod Play, a live performance of John Ludden's George Best: After Hours. Here we chat with John and the actors in the performance before the play in full. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We went to the Jolly Angler to record the first in the series of The Pod Play, a live performance of John Ludden's George Best: After Hours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On 14th January 1969, Sir Matt Busby finally stepped down from his position as manager of Manchester United. What wasn’t known at the time was his relationship with close Lieutenant, Jimmy Murphy, had become increasingly strained over the past decade, with the two drifting apart following the Munich air crash.  Matt and Jimmy is a Pod Play which recreates, using dramatic license, a meeting that to...

What is true is way back in the midst of time, Madonna played at the Hacienda. The rest? HAC84 takes you on a mystery tour of late night Machester with Tony Wilson as your guide and a starstruck Madonna listening on. For one night only only Anthony H is back. A love story about a city. Our city. Enjoy! Graham Eaglesham as Tony Wilson Annie Rogers as Madonna Gemma Hepworth as Tracey Donnelly  Matth...