427: Arden of Faversham (Full Cast Audio Adaptation)

About this episode

This episode features a full cast audio adaptation of 'Arden of Faversham' recorded live at the White Bear Theatre.

Beyond is sponsored by The Malone Society: The permanent utility of original texts This is a simpler live mix of the show, with a few edits and some additional sound effects, but without the addition of too much soundscaping. This was partly a response to the recording I had in play, but also it meant I could clear it a bit sooner. Content warnings below. Recorded live at the White Bear Theatre on Thursday 14th December 2023. Alexandra Kataigida - Alice Arden Keith Hill - Thomas Arden Simon Nader Mirza - Mosbie Lynsey Beauchamp – Franklin Pamela Flanagan - Shakebag Kit McGuire - Black Will Sojourner Hazelwood-Connell - Greene / Sailor Liza Graham – Bradshaw Roel Fox – Michael Emma Kemp - Susan / Prentice / A Ferryman Sarah Blake - Adam / Lord Cheiny Robert Crighton - Clarke / Mayor of Faversham Valentina Vinci – Live Show Technical Operator Music by Roel Fox Directed by Sarah Blake Content warning: murder, violence, threats of murder and violence, misogyny, racialised language, injustice, judicial violence. A full playlist of all our Winter Revels 2023 season, including all the rehearsals and BTS material, can be accessed via our patreon for £10. Our patrons received a rough mix…

People in this episode

Guests: Alexandra Kataigida, Keith Hill, Simon Nader Mirza, Pamela Flanagan, Liza Graham, Sarah Blake, Robert Crighton, Roel Fox, Kit Mcguire, Lynsey Beauchamp, Emma Kemp, Sojourner Hazelwood-Connell

Topics covered

• Arden of Faversham
• full cast audio adaptation
• live theatre
• sound effects
• content warnings

Keywords

• murder
• violence
• misogyny
• judicial violence

Sponsors

The Malone Society

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Winter Revels 2023 season

Books & works: The Tragedy of Mariam

Places: Faversham, Dublin

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