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Dashing Onions Audio creates original audio drama miniseries and one-off plays, focusing on stories with elements of oddness, mythology and the supernatural.

Dashing Onions Audio Fiona Thraille

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Dashing Onions Audio creates original audio drama miniseries and one-off plays, focusing on stories with elements of oddness, mythology and the supernatural.

    Perfect Retreat 5A - Live Performance Scenes and Songs - extra

    Perfect Retreat 5A - Live Performance Scenes and Songs - extra

    Massive apologies for the delay in getting out the final episode of Perfect Retreat. Life events intervened, but Episode 6 is now in post-production.
     
    This is a recording from the Audio Drama Hub Podfest, held in High Wycombe in November 2022.
    In this, there was a slot for new podcasts – and we were lucking enough to gather together many of our international cast to perform some live scenes and singing performances from Perfect Retreat (including the intro/outro song, by Karin Heimdahl, who travelled all the way from Sweden for the occasion! and Sarah Golding singing Zinnia's song "Smile", which she wrote.)
     
    Not all the podcast cast could be present for these scenes from the show, and we were extremely grateful to Karim Kronfli and Michael Hudson for standing in.
     
    Live show transcript here

    This live extract from Perfect Retreat was written by Fiona Thraille
    It featured, in order of appearance

    Karin Heimdahl as the theme singer and Maja
    Wendy Lapp as The Voiceover, Claire, and Voice of the Credits
    Fiona Thraille as The Operator and Sam
    Karim Kronfli as John
    Robert Cudmore as Andy
    Sarah Golding as Zinnia
    Michael Hudson as Alex

    Additional music by Sarah Golding and Mugzy

    Thanks to the staff at the Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe and to everyone who managed to come along to, or supported the festival, and to our sponsors.
    The Podfest is now an annual event, and if you would like to find out more, it's here.




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    • 22 min
    Perfect Retreat Episode 5 Create or Die

    Perfect Retreat Episode 5 Create or Die

    “PERFECT RETREAT, Episode 5 – Create or Die” is written and produced by Fiona Thraille

    Please click here for the transcript
    (please note, the transcript is the script, which is usually almost exactly identical to the performances)
    and further credits.

    Trigger Warning: A potentially supernatural encounter

    CAST
    In order of appearance

    Sam - Erika Sanderson
    The Operator - David Ault
    Natalia - Kirsty Woolven
    Shel - Nathan Blades
    Maja - Karin Heimdahl
    Marnie - Fiona Thraille

    MUSIC

    The song "Vem kan segla förutan vind" is sung by Karin Heimdahl
    Wack Emcees by Mugzy

    SFX

    Under CC0 licence From Freesound.org  

    herring-gull by canardo55
    Simple amateur trumpet fragment by jay_mar 
    Open/close door.MP3 by SoundsForHim
    Shoes 01 | hard sole.wav by Aerny 
    Shoes 02 | rubber sole.wav by Aerny 
    windy day indoors windows rattle.wav by lwdickens 
    typewriter-olivetti-lettra-22 by keithpeter
    typewriter_ding by stubbs
    Guitar Wood Creaking.wav by Aerny
    trumpetimprov_rhythm_changes.aiff by emirdemirel
    Grass Running.aif by Shadowedhunter 
    Tent packing.mp3 by kaffemaskin
    Falling_On_Wet_Grass.aif by crcavol
    Close recording of small waves on the beach, in Thailand by felix.blume
    Kitchen Footsteps.WAV by carsonbailie
    rubber shoes on tiles footsteps.wav by 21100495
    01-19 Footsteps, Tile, Female Heels, Scuffs.wav by SpliceSound 
    AmCS_CS_TI02_shish-shush-shish.wav by GCGuest1 
    Quiet library ambience by xkeril 
    sssh.wav by elliedixon 
    Indoor adult murmur, small group.wav by SpliceSound
    Library AMB.wav by PasekaM
    PUMPKIN_CARVING:STABBING.WAV by dansotak
    Chain Drag.wav by mffm 
    dig.wav by maxthrower 
    Collapsing in grass.MP3 by SoundsForHim
    Rock Tumble 2.wav by _stubb 
    Necklace.wav by sidequesting 
    Umbrella Flapping 2 - Senn K6 SD 788T.wav by lunchmoney


    Under licence agreement from Free To Use Sounds

    AMBSea, Seaside, Coastal, Waves Splash, Rocky Beach, Windy, Flag Poles Moving, Spooky, Frankopan Castle, Krk, Nighttime, Croatia, FTUS, 19232

    DoorWood, Church, Confessional Cabin, Open, Closing, Church Of Saint Nicholas, Varazdin, Croatia, FTUS, 19232
    DoorWood, Old, Rusty, Reverb, Bathroom Door, Zadar, Croatia, FTUS, 19232 (1)
    USA_Iowa_OldHouse_Stairs_WalkingUpandDown_CreakingNoise_OriginalFile

    Copyright Dashing Onions Audio 2023

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    • 16 min
    Perfect Retreat Episode 4 Sunk

    Perfect Retreat Episode 4 Sunk

    “PERFECT RETREAT, Episode 4 – Sunk” is written and produced by Fiona Thraille
    Please click here for the transcript 
    (please note, the transcript is the script, which is usually almost exactly identical to the performances. In this episode, some scenes may feature a few extra ad libs!) 
    and further credits.
     
    Trigger Warning: Threats & a little violence; character has a panic attack; potentially supernatural sounds
    CAST
     In order of appearance
    Maja - Karin Heimdahl
    Sam - Erika Sanderson 
    Lavender Bee - Fiona Thraille
    Zinnia - Sarah Golding
    Alex - Lec Zorn
    Andy - Robert Cudmore 
    John - Matthew MacLean
    Claire - Wendy Lap
    The Operator - David Ault
    MUSIC 
     
    The song "Vem kan segla förutan vind" is sung by Karin Heimdahl
    Music in the pub is Aussie With An American Attitude, and
    Music in the performance hall is Them People
    both tracks are by Mugzy (used with the artist’s permission – thank you so much Mugzy).
     
    Music for “It’s Alright to Write and Be with Lavender Bee” is 
    Clean Soul by Kevin MacLeod
    Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3514-clean-soul
    License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license


    SFX
    Under CC0 licence From Freesound.org  https://freesound.org/
     
    felix-blume__bee-recorded-individually-elena
    canardo55_herring gull
    soundsofscienceupf__putting-headphones-on
    walking slow on dirt.wav by ABouch
    Walk on Gravel 1.wav by _stubb 
    kyles__waves-ocean-or-lake-light-lap-at-rocks-beach-ganpati-shrine-marina-boats-tied-up-some-distant-traffic-india 
    Dog barking in the street (Chile) by felix.blume
    mrrap4food__sitting-on-harbor 
    stefan21100190__opening-liquor-bottle
    akeroyc__beer-bottles
    Flip Phone Handling.wav by SpliceSound 
    Sip of coffee, swallow then "ah" by odditonic 
    Spinning reel.wav by tosha73
    sbírání a položení půllitru ze stolu - collecting and laying a pint on the table.wav by 13FPanska_Prochazkova_Lucie 
    Glass_On_Bar.aif by bhweber 
    Pouring a Beer from the TapS:  by zembacraftworks 
    Door open and close 2 by dossantosbarbosa  Brela_HarborSub3.wavS:  by blaukreuz 
    8-bit heaven by bullybilldestroyer 
    markadirector__monastery-footsteps
    Light Applause by ojosdedurazno 
    Door_Close.wav by Tabook 
    johnsonbrandediting__small-crowd-pre-concert-talking-party-bar-walla-talking
    80 Drums Austin Roots Brush by tripjazz 
    Treated Brushes.wav by doorknocker 
    Improvisation on Major Scale - Trumpet (1) by emirdemirel 
    Splash 4 by lurpsis 
    light footsteps on carpet walk.wav by rsellick 
    run carpet.wav by taure
    woman run and breath.wav by MelvinJaepel 
    pigeons_fly away_ wing flaps_CsG by csaszi 
    Metal Shed Door Open 1 by Yoyodaman234 
     
    Under licence agreement from GameDev Market
    Game Jingles and 8-Bit Sound FX
    Under licence agreement from Free To Use Sounds
     
    Birds, Seagullls, Bird Cliff, Nesting, Cawing, Common Murre, Snaefellsness, Ocean Waves, Wind, Iceland, 19232, 01
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    • 18 min
    Perfect Retreat Episode 3 Breaking The Rules

    Perfect Retreat Episode 3 Breaking The Rules

    “PERFECT RETREAT, Episode 3 – Breaking the Rules” is written and produced by Fiona Thraille
    Please click here for the transcript (please note, the transcript is the script, which is usually almost exactly identical to the performances. In this episode, some scenes may feature a few extra ad libs!) and further credits.


    CAST
     In order of appearance:
     
    Mary-Leanna Greenshields - Wendy Lap
    Lavender Bee - Fiona Thraille
    Shel - Nathan Blades
    John - Matthew Mclean
    Craig - RJ Bayley
    The Operator - David Ault
    Maja - Karin Heimdahl
    Zinnia - Sarah Golding
    Sam - Erika Sanderson 


    MUSIC 
    Japan_Koto_Improv_Amateur_Session_3.wav by RutgerMuller
     (from Freesound.org)
     
     Adeste Fideles Waltz by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
     Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    "Trio for Piano Violin and Viola" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    The song "Vem kan segla förutan vind" is sung by Karin Heimdahl

     
     SFX
    Under CC0 licence From Freesound.org https://freesound.org/
     

    S: Phone ringing 5 times then picked up UK GPO 746.wav by dangale | License: Creative Commons 0
    S: Gate made out of metal and wire close by zxz41
    S: Japan_Koto_Improv_Amateur_Session_3.wav by RutgerMuller 
    Bee recorded individually | Elena by felix.blume 
    S: Footsteps in the forest by felix.blume 
    S: Creaky tree in woodland.WAV by jackmichaelking 
    S: Ocean and Fog Horn.wav by shepardr 
    S: Jumping On a Bed by deleted_user_7146007 
    S: Metal_Bed_Spring_Neumann_RSM191_GadiRaz.wav by gadiraz  
    S: Immeuble Hall Portes Voix.wav by v_hazard 
    S: door and doorknob noises 1.wav by 5ro4 
    S: footsteps soft slippers by Yuval 
    S: Lean on bed - Squeaking sounds.wav by khenshom
    S: Movement in bed, blanket.wav by vovere 
    S: creaking_bed_sighing.wav by laura222 
    S: Wine.wav by BeeProductive 



    Perfect Retreat Episode 3 "Breaking the Rules" was written & produced by Fiona Thraille.
     The cast featured:
     
    Mary-Leanna Greenshields - Wendy Lap
    Lavender Bee - Fiona Thraille
    Shel - Nathan Blades
    John - Matthew Mclean
    Craig - RJ Bayley
    The Operator - David Ault
    Maja - Karin Heimdahl
    Zinnia - Sarah Golding
    Sam - Erika Sanderson 
    Andy - Robert Cudmore 



    The Music included: “Adeste Fideles Waltz” and also "Trio for Piano Violin and Viola" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
     
     and Koto_Improvisation by RutgerMuller from freesound.org
     
     The sound effects are from freesound.org & under license agreement from Free To Use sounds.
    The theme song is sung by Karin Heimdahl
     
     Production Copyright 2022 Dashing Onions Audio.



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    • 10 min
    Perfect Retreat Episode 2 Not There

    Perfect Retreat Episode 2 Not There

    “PERFECT RETREAT, Episode 2 – Not There” is written and produced by Fiona Thraille
    Please click here for the transcript and further credits.
    TRIGGER WARNING: A panic attack
    CAST
     In order of appearance
    Shel - Nathan Blades
    Sam - Erika Sanderson 
    Andy - Robert Cudmore 
    The Operator - David Ault
    Zinnia - Sarah Golding
     
    MUSIC 
    Music in the performance hall is
    Can’t Stop Us by Mugzy (used with the artist’s permission – thank you).
    The song "Vem kan segla förutan vind" is sung by Karin Heimdahl


     SFX
    Under CC0 licence From Freesound.org
     
     
    Dawn chorus distant ocean.WAV by jackmichaelking 
    Footsteps outside - Including ambience by Mochni 
    Dawn chorus distant ocean.WAV by jackmichaelking  
    Schritte auf Kiesel und gras - Steps on pebbles and gras by ramiroocampo
     Garden Background by Fabrizio84 
    Foley_Cloth_Movement_Jacket_96khz.wav by Nox_Sound 
    sfx_turnschuhe_auf_kieselsteinen_01.wav by aarom 
    Herring Gull 2.wav by Canardo55  
     Distant small boat returning to marina.WAV by jackmichaelking 
    Walking on wet and muddy marsh land with clothing rustle.WAV by jackmichaelking 
    Waves breaking close by nickcase
    seals_fishermans_wharf_san_francisco.mp3 by polymorpheva
    Gentle ocean waves birdsong and gull.WAV by jackmichaelking 
     Foley_Cloth_Movement_Jacket_96khz.wav by Nox_Sound  
    sea from cliff.wav by bruno.auzet 
    Walking Pebbles on Beach - Zoom H6.WAV by lunchmoney
     Light Applause by ojosdedurazno 
    PARTY GUESTS.wav by LOVEBURD 
     Door_Close.wav by Tabook 
     Library AMB.wav by PasekaM
     Adjusting Microphone Sound by XtremeAnimations  


    Under licence agreement from Free To Use Sounds  
     
     AMBSea, Seaside, Rocky Shore, Waves Splash, Wash, Windy, Roviinj, Croatia, FTUS, 19232
    MuscOrgn, Sea Organs, Musical, Sea, Calm, Adriatic Sea, Zadar, Croatia, Morning, FTUS, 19232, 14
     

     









     



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    • 13 min
    Perfect Retreat Episode 1 Not Here

    Perfect Retreat Episode 1 Not Here

    “PERFECT RETREAT, Episode 1 – Not Here” is written and produced by Fiona Thraille
    Pleas click here for the transcript and further credits.
    TRIGGER WARNING: Brief mentions of death/grief, depictions of social anxiety and a panic attack
    CAST
     In order of appearance
    Voiceover - Angela Ness 
    The Operator - David Ault
    Sam - Erika Sanderson
    Sally, the journalist - Wendy Lap
    Lavender Bee - Fiona Thraille
    Craig - RJ Bayley
    Maja - Karin Heimdahl
    John - Matthew MacLean
    Andy - Robert Cudmore
    Claire - Wendy Lap
      MUSIC 

    Music for Intro is
     Long Road Ahead by Kevin MacLeod
    Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3996-long-road-ahead
    License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
     
     Music for “It’s Alright to Write and Be with Lavender Bee” is 
     Clean Soul by Kevin MacLeod
    Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3514-clean-soul
    License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
     
    Music onboard boat is
    Cryptic Sorrow by Kevin MacLeod
    Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3568-cryptic-sorrow
    License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
     
    The song "Vem kan segla förutan vind" is sung by Karin Heimdahl


     SFX
    Under CC0 licence From Freesound.org  https://freesound.org/
     
    S: CFX-20130331-UK-DorsetHarbour09.wav by Carlvus  
     S: footsteps on surfaced road in boots by Frigus_XIII 
     S: de rottende veerboot by allthingssound  
     S: metal door.wav by ninebilly  
     S: 16_bell ringing.wav by 16HPanskaKelbichova_Adela 
     S: Herring Gull 1.wav by Canardo55  
     S: Herring Gull 2.wav by Canardo55  
     S: 15GGalasovaK_crayon.wav by KaterinaGalasova  
     S: Putting headphones on by soundsofscienceupf  
     S: splat 005.wav by yottasounds  
    S: typewriter_ding by stubbs
     S: Water Splash in Lake 05.wav by vero.marengere  
     S: 3_tone_chime.wav by dudamix98  
     S:  Seagull Swarm at Port by Kinoton 
     S: Small Crowd Chatter by snakebarney  
     S: foghorn.wav by bruno.auzet 
     S: CFX-20130331-UK-DorsetHarbour09.wav by Carlvus  
     S: Shouting Yeah.wav by tonsil5 
     S: male grunt.wav by lipalearning 
     S: Go Away.wav by pyro13djt  
     S: Passos na brita / Walk in crushed stone by CinemaVocal 
    S: Chonology of love by EKVelika 
    Under licence agreement from Free To Use Sounds https://www.freetousesounds.com/ 
     
     BoatsFerry, Door, Open, Closing, Sliding, Lower Deck, On Board, Nighttime, FTUS, Ploce, Trpanj, Croatia, FTUS, 19232
     
     Ferry, Propeller, Engine Running, Waves, Strong, Ferry Workers, Squeaky, Casilhas, Lisbon, Portugal, Zoom H6, 9624
     
     Hydrophone, Room Tone, Haunting, Spooky, Ice, Scratching, Movements, Picking, Spooky, Touching, Underwater, Diamond Beach, Iceland, 19232
    Ambience, Ferry, Interior, People, On Water, Engine Low Noise, Squeaking Chairs, Cais do Sodre, Lisbon, Portugal, Zoom F6, 192-32_
    MuscOrgn, Sea Organs, Musical, Sea, Calm, Adriatic Sea, Zadar, Croatia, Morning, FTUS, 19232, 12
     
     MuscOrgn, Sea Organs, Musical, Sea, Calm, Adriatic Sea, Zadar, Croatia, Morning, FTUS, 19232, 8



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    • 16 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
8 Ratings

8 Ratings

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Subtle and impactful

Fiona Thraille's imagination is wide and deep. Her writing is carefully crafted and her productions get under your skin. Hope she releases more soon!

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Release

Hard to really rate a show that has one episode per year

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