Overheard by The Woodhouse Players

Overheard presents - Torment of the Cuckoo

Overheard presents - Aged

Sharon, a care worker, has built a close relationship with Charlie, an elderly man with early onset dementia that she cares for.  While carrying out her daily duties in his home during lockdown, she overhears his conversations with his two sons, Brian and Sean.  Through a series of socially distant interactions between them, Sharon learns that Brian and Sean seem to be taking an increased interest in their father’s assets, particularly in an important key to a security deposit box.  Driven by her compassion for Charlie, Sharon makes a decision that may go beyond her duty of care.

Written and directed by Katie Boyle

Assistant director Jackie Withnall

Edited by Danielle Keene and Stuart Clark

Charlie…...Michael Eggleton

Sharon…...Kelly Read

Brian…...Richard Penney

Sean…...Nick Hone

Nurse Taylor…...Sue Balasuriya

Music Credit to Adobestock

Original Overheard soundtrack produced by Alex Kemp

Incidental sound effects courtesy of BBC Sounds

Aged is part of  “Overheard,” a series of original audio plays produced by Danielle Keene and Stuart Clark, presented by Woodhouse Players - keeping theatre alive during the pandemic.

Overheard presents - Murder in the Supermarket

During Lock down shopping in the supermarket has become the height of excitement in our dull lives for many of us who previously had lots going on.  On one particular day our narrator witnesses far more excitement than they had ever bargained for! Lives are changed forever in this black comedy.

Written and directed by Anthea Wormington

Edited by Alex Kemp

Narrator…...Sue Balasuriya

Leopard Skin #1…...Karla McGuire

Leopard Skin #2…...Anthea Wormington

Pharmacist…...Alex Kemp

Security Guard…...Kelly Barnes

Dream Walking by ESCP courtesy of Free Stock Music

Original Overheard soundtrack produced by Alex Kemp

Incidental sound effects courtesy of BBC Sounds

Murder in the Supermarket is part of  “Overheard,” a series of original audio plays produced by Danielle Keene and Stuart Clark, presented by Woodhouse Players - keeping theatre alive during the pandemic.

Overheard presents - Self-Conscious Objectors in a Viennese Coffee Shop

Little do Daniella and Archibald know that the October Revolution is about to break out as they discuss society over cake in a Viennese coffee shop in 1848. Their conversation is overheard and misinterpreted by the waiting staff who are equally suspicious and paranoid amidst the propaganda and political differences of the times. Confusion reigns, as does cake. 

Written by Vanessa Cutts who was also the assistant director

Directed by Dominic Stinton

Edited by Stephen Wess

Daniella…...Sharon Trotter

Archibald…...Moses Wootten

Greta the Manager…...Lucy Moss

Mia the Waitress…...Laura Jayne Hickerton

Music in the Café was Minuet in G, attributed to Leopold Mozart, approximately 1760 and Minuet and Trio in G by Ludwig van Beethoven, 1775. Mixed from separate recordings by the members of Soiree, London April 2021: Sharon Chen (violin), Irene Shin (cello), Derek J Way (violin), Gabrielle Wong (violin)

Original Overheard soundtrack produced by Alex Kemp

Incidental sound effects courtesy of BBC Sounds

Self Conscious Objectors in a Viennese Coffee Shop is part of  “Overheard,” a series of original audio plays produced by Danielle Keene and Stuart Clark, presented by Woodhouse Players - keeping theatre alive during the pandemic.

Overheard presents - Cold Dating

The challenges of dating in lockdown during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Two couples are walking along the South Bank in London. The older couple, Michelle and Colin, are struggling on their first date in many years, while the younger couple, Jess and Mark, seem to be getting on well on their second date. When Jess overhears something at Borough Market, a chance meeting reveals there is more to these dates than we initially thought. 

Written and directed by Ian Powell

Assistant director Thom Faulkner

Edited by Stuart Clark

Michelle…...Victoria Harris

Colin…...Richard Penney

Jess…...Claire Brine

Mark…...Nicholas Kemp

Original Overheard soundtrack produced by Alex Kemp

Incidental sound effects courtesy of BBC Sounds

Cold Dating is part of  “Overheard,” a series of original audio plays produced by Danielle Keene and Stuart Clark, presented by Woodhouse Players - keeping theatre alive during the pandemic.

Overheard presents - Psi Sigma Tau

Sci-Fi comedy about an extra-terrestrial and his A.I. companion, who accidentally take over the body of a hungover University student. As Josh tries to get his bearings, his A.I. tries to keep the mission on track throughout an increasingly confounding case of mistaken identity. He meets a woman who apparently knows him very well, but they can’t quite place each other. While they try to figure out how they know each other, the A.I. develops a crush on a virtual assistant.

Written, directed and edited by Jeff Sesselberg

Josh…...Terry Thomas

Becca…...Laura Jayne Hickerton

Vox…...Moses Wootten

Andi…...Isobel Payne

Original Overheard soundtrack produced by Alex Kemp

Incidental sound effects courtesy of BBC Sounds

Psi Sigma Tau is part of  “Overheard,” a series of original audio plays produced by Danielle Keene and Stuart Clark, presented by Woodhouse Players - keeping theatre alive during the pandemic.

Overheard presents - Spy Fail

The old 'briefcase swap in a public place' routine - It's spy 101. Or maybe 102, after the trench-coat thing. But when an inept spy accidentally leaves a secret package with a random member of the public, every attempt he and his exasperated colleague make to retrieve the case seems destined to failure.

Written and directed by Dominic Stinton

Assistant director Vanessa Cutts

Edited by Stephen Wess

Spy #1…...Nick Hone

Spy #2…...Jim Killeen

Cafe Women/Irate Mother…...Karla McGuire

Market Manager…...Gary Lewis

Original Overheard soundtrack produced by Alex Kemp

Incidental sound effects courtesy of BBC Sounds

Spy Fail is part of  “Overheard,” a series of original audio plays produced by Danielle Keene and Stuart Clark, presented by Woodhouse Players - keeping theatre alive during the pandemic.

Overheard presents - Playing Politics

When their boss makes a calamitous blunder live on national television, four discordant political staffers must watch on, in real time, as the “car crash” interview unfolds and attempt to salvage their party, their careers and their reputations… if only they could think about somebody other than themselves for five minutes.

Written, directed and edited by Craig Bates

Assistant director Ashleigh Cole

Anna…...Sapphie Shoferpoor

Keith…...Ben Dangerfield

Tom…...Michael McEntee

Yvonne…...Beth Coldridge

Original Overheard soundtrack produced by Alex Kemp

Incidental sound effects courtesy of BBC Sounds

Playing Politics is part of  “Overheard,” a series of original audio plays produced by Danielle Keene and Stuart Clark, presented by Woodhouse Players - keeping theatre alive during the pandemic.

Overheard presents - Roots

Roots is a farcical comedy taking place on the day of Ryan’s 40 th birthday party. His sister, Frankie,

has just arrived back in London and plans to surprise him, with assistance from their quirky, over-

bearing mother Maria. Frankie’s short detour into a greengrocer’s takes an uncomfortable turn

when she overhears a spicy exchange between the shopkeeper and a masked intruder.

Written and directed by Ashleigh Cole

Assistant director Craig Bates

Edited by Ashleigh Cole and Alex Kemp

Maria…...Sarah Harris

Frankie…...Sarah Flanagan

Nel…...Lucy Moss

Ryan…...Matthew Pert

Father Bailey…...Jim Killeen

Original Overheard soundtrack produced by Alex Kemp

Incidental sound effects courtesy of BBC Sounds

Roots is part of  “Overheard,” a series of original audio plays produced by Danielle Keene and Stuart Clark, presented by Woodhouse Players - keeping theatre alive during the pandemic.

Overheard presents - Tear Down the Cuckoo’s Nest

Peter’s relationship with his Auntie Beryl has always been strained. But when Beryl comes to stay owing to Covid-19 before she enters a care home, a long-kept family secret comes to light. With the help of his wife Sally Peter must face his past and deal with feelings he has suppressed for many years.

Written and directed by Ian Reed-Golden

Assistant Director Jackie Withnall

Peter Mason…...Ben Dangerfield

Sally Mason…...Aoife Boyle

Auntie Beryl…...Gill Taylor

Original Overheard soundtrack produced by Alex Kemp

Incidental sound effects courtesy of BBC Sounds

Tear Down the Cuckoo’s Nest is part of  “Overheard,” a series of original audio plays produced by Danielle Keene and Stuart Clark, presented by Woodhouse Players - keeping theatre alive during the pandemic.

Overheard presents - Café Conversation

Two business people grab some lunch after a big morning meeting. Henry discovers an error in their work that may have big implications for their future as Chris tries to reassure them, but will a phone call change their perspective.

Written by Keith Boote

Directed and edited by Bill Seesselberg

Chris…...Paskell Meal

Henry…...Terry Thomas

Server…...Isobel Payne

Original Overheard soundtrack produced by Alex Kemp

Incidental sound effects courtesy of BBC Sounds

Cafe Conversation is part of  “Overheard,” a series of original audio plays produced by Danielle Keene and Stuart Clark, presented by Woodhouse Players - keeping theatre alive during the pandemic.

Overheard presents - A Very English Insurrection

England is besieged by dark forces. Suzie doesn't know where to go, and the revolution has barged it's way through her front door. The soldier is ready to pull the trigger. To bring England to its knees. To be a part of history. She's just another block on the road to purity; clear this path and onto the next one! Except - hang on, don't I know you?

Written, edited and directed by Thom Faulkner

Assistant director Ian Powell

Suzie…….Kate Saunders-White

The Soldier…...Matthew Pert

Mum…...Jane Speare

Radio announcer…...Joshua Avory

Original Overheard soundtrack by Alex Kemp

Incidental sound effects courtesy of BBC Sounds

A Very English Insurrection is part of Overheard, a series of original audio plays produced by Danielle Keene and Stuart Clark, presented by Woodhouse Players - keeping theatre alive during the pandemic.