Yorick Radio Productions is a show all about performance and creativity! From theatre to short stories and creative writing, we analyse and celebrate it all. Some of our regular segments include: Theoretically theatrical: A documentary style show about theatre, creative pursuits and behind the scenes info. Scintillating Stories: Where we read short stories. Page Parle: Where we interview authors and performers. Radio Revelry: Where we perform Radio plays.Cosy Critiques: Where we hear from reviewers of books, movies, plays and more.Under Construction: Where we give feedback to audience submitted writing.
Content Warning: Death of a childIn this episode we hear the story of complex parent child relationships. What makes a mother? Is it love and care? And what do we take for granted? We apologise for any mispronunciations in the narration of this story. Support the show
6/21/24 • 27:02
In this episode we are delighted to present a non fiction piece by Harper Walton. In it they discuss the complex relationship between identity, transition and names. To hear more from Harper: Instagram: harperwalton_Support the show
6/14/24 • 10:05
Yorick is back from our break and bringing you fantastic new stories! In this episode we have a beautiful and poignant non fiction piece by Emily L Quint Freeman. She tells us about the life of the Lesbian, German-Jewish artist Gertrude Sandmann and the impact she had on her community. This piece was originally published in Mocking Owl Roost.Support the show
3/22/24 • 15:06
In this episode we read two collections of poetry. The first, by Vasiliki Petroudi, examines folklore and literature through a new lens. The second, by Birgit Itse, takes life observations and spins them into funny ditties!Support the show
2/5/24 • 10:39
In this episode we read a beautifully tragic tale of pain and endurance by Shannon Frost Greenstein.Shannonis the author of “Pray for Us Sinners,” a fiction collection with Alien Buddha Press, and “An Oral History of One Day in Guyana,” a chapbook from Bullsh*t Lit.Follow Shannon at shannonfrostgreenstein.com or on Twitter at @ShannonFrostGre. Insta: @zarathustra_speaksSupport the show
1/19/24 • 12:51
We're ringing in the New Year with a celebration of all of our goofs and gaffs! We hope that you enjoy looking back at our silliest moments with us! Thank you so much to the authors and actors who worked with us, to the whole Yorick Team and, of course, our lovely listeners! We look forward to bringing you more creative chaos in 2024!Support the show
1/12/24 • 47:20
In our festive episode we read a story by Chief Jester Rosie Beech. We follow Eunice into the forest to play a strange game with stranger team mates. You have to keep your wits about you when you encounter living folklore!This piece was originally published in Crab Apple Literary Magazine. Support the show
12/23/23 • 18:03
In this episode we read three wonderful stories! The Academy of Avian Excellence by Elynor Kamil (Content warning: animal cruelty) Homecoming by Fenja Hill Elsa’s Pig by Zusana StorrierIncludes music by Kevin Macleod (Evening Melodrama) Support the show
12/15/23 • 14:53
In this episode we speak to author Dr Nancy Glass. She has been published in Intima: A Journal of Narrative Medicine, in The Journal of Narrative Visions, and won the 2022 Writer’s League of Texas Manuscript Contest in General Nonfiction. She retired from clinical practice after forty years as Distinguished Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics in 2022. Support the show
12/8/23 • 17:02
Content warning: Infant deathIn this episode we read a profound and thoughtful piece by Nancy L. Glass. It follows a doctors experience of providing hospice care and all the little moments that are so important for both the family and the doctor.Support the show
11/25/23 • 21:38
In this episode we hear a darkly comic story by Philip Whiteland about everything that could possibly go wrong at a funeral home!Support the show
11/17/23 • 12:49
In this episode we are reading two wonderful collections of poems. The first set are by Brandon Shane and the second by RG Evans. They take us through war torn landscapes, intimately sad and funny moments and ask us to think about what makes us who we are.Support the show
11/10/23 • 17:16
Happy Halloween everyone!In honour of the holiday the Yorick team are here to share some of their own ghost stories. We discuss phantom bakers that refuse to end their shift, a parcel from the ghostal service and the ghosts from fiction that made us the writers we are today!Support the show
11/1/23 • 42:26
Content warning: Murder, implications of suicideAs a special Halloween treat we are delighted to bring you a terrifying play by Ellis Jamieson. In beautiful Elizabethan style dialogue we weave a tale of jealousy, entitlement and tragedy. SANTANO was played my MJ Burns DONATO by Catriona Scott Doctor REVELO by Rosie Beech Cara by Arianna Ellis And BOX by Ellis JaimiesonSupport the show
10/27/23 • 31:19
Content warning: Mentions of torture, death, sexual contentThe spooky celebrations continue with a fantastically horrifying story from our Editing Knight, MJ Burns. In our increasingly technology heavy world it can be hard to tell what is IT wizardry, and what might just be something supernatural. This story was first published in Tangled Web Magazine: https://www.inspiringfiction.com/issue-3-digital-magazineSupport the show
10/13/23 • 31:57
Content warning: Mentions of death and dyingYorick's favourite time of year is back! We begin our celebration of the spooky season with a beautifully haunting story by Ellis Jamieson, our Admin Magician. This story was first published in the Parliament Literary Journal: https://www.parliamentlit.com/ellis-jamieson Support the show
10/6/23 • 15:21
Content warning: Body horrorWe are already getting excited for Halloween with this eerie episode of Radio Revelry!This is a horror story focusing on a mother and son, Nessa and Dale, who are hired to assist an elderly woman living alone. Dale and his miscreant friend, Gareth, quickly begin to realise that there is more to Beatie than meets the eye, and that some things should be left a mystery for everyone's sake. CreditsIn Thirteen Skulls by Paul Robbie StoyleDale was played by Jack AyresNessa by Dominique FlookBeatie by Noni LewisAnd Gareth by Geraint PickardIt was directed by Rosie Beech All other parts were played by members of the cast and crewSupport the show
9/29/23 • 29:08
CW: Blood and violence between 12:20 - 13:15.We are excited to bring you the first episode of our new series, Under Construction. We take a close look at early drafts of writing and offer constructive feedback and editing tips in a fun and lighthearted way. Our team have volunteered to run the gauntlet first and have offered pieces to be analysed. We chat about the joys and embarrassment of looking back at our young writing, how we grew to love editing, and rage against adverbs. Support the show
9/22/23 • 51:22
In this episode we read four fantastic poems:'The Problem with Conservationists' by Grace Giska'Inheritance' by Corinne Anderson'As Surely As' and 'Debris That Hurries By' by Ken Tomaro and Nolcha FoxSupport the show
9/15/23 • 13:08
In this episode we interview two fantastic authors, Kanwal Preet and Niki Hatzidis. We chat about how writing has shaped their lives and why it is important for literature to discuss sensitive topics. Support the show
9/8/23 • 32:35
Content warning: Violence, unwanted pregnancy, miscarriage, kidnapping, acid attacks.In this episode we read two pieces that explore themes bodily autonomy.Our first is a short story by Niki Hatzidis about a potential worst case scenario where human rights around pregnancy in America continue to be stripped away. Our second is a poem by Dr Kanwal Preet that talks about the impacts that acid attacks have and how survivors defy their attackers. Support the show
9/1/23 • 17:26
In this episode we interview three wonderful playwrights, Paul Stoyle, Matt Hanf and Bethany Dickens Assaf. We chat about their inspirations, processes and the common ground between horror and comedy. Support the show
8/25/23 • 32:22
In this episode we conduct a comedic and heartfelt experiment with Dr Nikki Teagues and her girlfriend Claudia. Together they learn the best way to communicate with parental units, and each other. The Simulation was written by Bethany Dickens AssafYou can hear more from her here: https://www.bethanydickens.com/Nikki was played by Ellisha O’ DonnellClaudia by Rosie BeechRobot Mom by Alice GoldRobot Dad by Mark McCaoimhin Support the show
8/18/23 • 17:40
Content Warning: Murder, Snakes, Racism.In this episode we have three fantastic short stories. First we dip into a murder mystery for a brush with danger. Then we tend to snakes with a higher purpose. Finally we travel with a young Filipino author as she confronts her dreams.We would like to thank Winfrey Padlan for voicing Marisa. Author's social media: Jack Dowd - https://jackdowdswritingblog.wordpress.com/Niles Reddick - https://nilesreddick.com/Ceth Isle - https://www.facebook.com/princethomas.sinel?comment_id=Y29tbWVudDo2MzY1MTA3Mzg1MzI3OThfMTY4ODc1OTkwNDg5Nzc4MA%3D%3D Support the show
8/11/23 • 15:36
Content warning: Mentions of death and suicideIn this episode we share three Wonderfull collections of poetry by Shane Johnstone, Virginia Betts and Elinora Westfall. These collections explore some of the most specific of human emotions through beautiful language, confronting honesty, and a sprinkling of humour in the right places. Guest Links:Shane: https://www.facebook.com/shanejohnstonefictionVirginia: https://virginiabetts.com Elinora: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/elinora-westfall-9153941b7Support the show
8/4/23 • 25:34
In this episode we hear a wonderfully surreal story about a teenager trying to explain just what happened to her family during the summer holiday.Read by Ariadne Taw.The story was first published in Litro Magazine, Vol. 183 (US Print Edition March 2023), and is available online at https://www.litromagazine.com/looking-to-buy-short-stories-that-transport-look-no-further/litro-183-place/litro-183-place-my-polar-summer-an-essay-by-agatha-lin/Halloween competition info: https://yorickradioproductions.com/339-2/Support the show
7/28/23 • 11:22
Content warning: Period typical smoking.This episode is an adaptation of Truman Capote's famous interview with Marlon Brando in 1956. These were two men who, in very different ways, specialised in social engineering. We watch them perform a strange dance of etiquette and manipulation. In My Soul is a Private Place Brando was played by Catriona ScottAnd Capote by Rosie BeechMusic Credits:A Geishas Lament by Steve Oxenhttps://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/a-geishas-lament/1639Support the show
7/21/23 • 17:41
In this episode we speak to the fantastic author Virginia Betts about her love of Gothic stories, the advantages of different publishing routes and the ways that her neurodiversity inspires her creativity.Virginia's website: https://virginiabetts.com/Support the show
7/14/23 • 24:47
We are looking for actors for an upcoming production of Radio Revelry, "Thirteen Skulls" by Paul Robbie Stoyle.Yorick is specifically seeking performers who are Welsh, of Welsh heritage or with cultural links to Wales. There are four roles available: Dale, Nessa, Beatie and Gareth. Link to our actors application form:https://forms.gle/h8MbuVGcu5vReLxH9Please share this opportunity with actors that would be interested. We look forward to hearing from you!Support the show
7/10/23 • 02:26
In this episode we hear a wonderful non fiction piece by Virginia Betts. She explores her lived experience as an autistic woman, her diagnostic journey and ways that her neurodiversity allows her to explore the world in unique and interesting ways. Virginia's website: https://virginiabetts.com/Support the show
7/6/23 • 18:38
