From Sad Shires
By Clive Stubbings
Harry Harmes and Maisie Merman fall in love in the East End of London in 1914 and marry. Then Harry takes the King's shilling to go off to war.
Our first Podcast Audio Drama to mark the centenary of the burial of the Unknown Warrior at Westminster Abbey.
Recorded remotely during Covid-19 restrictions.
Our first audio drama available as a Podcast.
Premieres 11th November 2020.
Cast List. Performed, in alphabetical order by:
Michelle Grant - Elsie Merman, Mrs Merman
Darren Johnson - Mr Merman, Comedian 2, Officer 2, Sergeant
Joseph Johnson - Boy newspaper seller
Helena Leonard - Soprano vocalist
Edward Little - Wilfred Owen
Rebecca Little - Maisie Merman
Carl Penlington-Williams - Pianist
Adam Pettigrew - Jack Davey
Joshua Sklar - Harry Harmes
Darren Southworth - Maurice Hankey
Jeremy Stroughair - Comedian 1, Officer 1, Soldier 2
Additional parts played by members of the company.
All songs and music performed and played by members of the company.
Claire Storey - Credits
Creative Team:
Written by Clive Stubbings
Adam P McCready - Sound Design and Composition
Rebecca Little - Director