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Stories from The Grey Hill is a new audio theatre podcast featuring 12 months of content made in Scotland and showcasing 12 playwrights and 13 actors. Released weekly, the first episode of each month will be available for free, with the remaining weeks of the month exclusive for subscribers. If you love theatre, then support us in developing more audio theatre by subscribing to our podcast.

  1. OCT 4

    An Interview with Vincent Maguire

    We chat to Septembers writer Vincent Maguire, who has four audio dramas available via our podcast; The Crickets Stayed Home in Lubbock, Mick McGrory Says, Leaving this shore and Passport for a Terrorist. You can listen to the first week's episode for free via our podcast, subscribe to hear them all or listen to them via our Theatre Partners: TDR+, PBO+ or Ayr Gaiety.

    33 min
  2. Mick McGrory Says by Vincent Maguire

    SEP 21 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Mick McGrory Says by Vincent Maguire

    When Myra is diagnosed with a terminal illness, she makes one final request to her longtime partner, Donald - to take her home across the water to their beloved island community to die. Though his fishing boat is deteriorating and barely seaworthy, Donald feels compelled to grant Myra's wish. After helping out at his friend Sanjiv's harborfront restaurant one last time, Donald sneaks Myra out of the hospital, much to the consternation of the well-meaning but officious pier master Hector. As Hector warns of the dangers, Donald remains resolute in navigating the perilous journey home with his ailing partner. Myra and Donald reminisce about meeting again after years apart as the boat sets off across the harbour and out to sea. With every ounce of the boat's strength needed to cross, the two rely on their profound connection to carry them through to the end. As Myra's health quickly declines, the island that had been home to a vibrant chapter of their lives together now promises a final resting place filled with closure and meaning. TThis is the last episode in season 1. Stay subscribed for more info on season 2, which is coming soon! ⁠⁠About Stories From The Grey Hill Podcast:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Is a podcast supporting and showcasing new Audio Theatre writing. Showcasing 12 playwrights and 14 actors, season 1 will last for one year! By subscribing, you support The Grey Hill in producing more new writing here in Scotland. Plays available in full: OCT 23 - Sarah Hauck – Starr Crossed NOV - Phil Baarda – Bone Cave Man DEC - Birgit Itse – What is it we keep talking about, Pure Baltic and Time of Our Lives JAN 24 - Benjamin Harris- The Wolf of Badenoch FEB - Susan Chaney – Beyond Ash Lagoon, First Love and The Precptory MAR - Alyssa Osiecki - Essential Work Only APR - Crystal Galbraith – Prides a Riot MAY - Fiona Black – Super Seniors JUN - Liam Alexandru – Waiting for Mary, A Matter of Time and Balloons and Cigarettes JUL - Lila Malkonen – Tales of the Ferry Girl AUG - Amy Hawes - Gameshow SEP - Vincent Maguire – Passport for a Terrorist, Leaving This Shore, Mick McGrory and The Crickets Stayed Home in Lubbock Download the full production via our partners: ⁠⁠Ayr Gaiety Dumfries Royal Plus ⁠⁠⁠⁠Perthshire Box Office Plus⁠

    16 min
  3. Passport for a Terroist by Vincent Maguire

    SEP 14 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Passport for a Terroist by Vincent Maguire

    After decades of being trapped in a controlling marriage, Mary attempts to assert independence. This change is catalyzed by an enigmatic local artist named Sean, who Mary hires to paint their home. When Mary unexpectedly returns home late one evening to retrieve her passport, her evasiveness rouses the suspicions of her retired judge husband, Ricky. Still groggy from alcohol and medication, Ricky misinterprets the situation and believes Mary has become involved with terrorism. As their argument escalates, deep marital tensions rise to the surface. Ricky critiques Sean's artwork as a fraud and questions his motives while expressing lingering hurt over believing his past affair with Mary's friend Helen was truly over. Stunned to learn Helen refused to aid Ricky during his recent heart attack, Mary realizes the depth of their dysfunctional relationship. With clarity of hindsight, she is determined to move forward independently of her husband's controlling ways. Their shattered marriage lies encapsulated in Sean's well-intentioned but inaccurate painting. This month's episodes are the last in season 1. Stay subscribed for more info on season 2, which is coming soon! ⁠⁠About Stories From The Grey Hill Podcast:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Is a podcast supporting and showcasing new Audio Theatre writing. Showcasing 12 playwrights and 14 actors, season 1 will last for one year! By subscribing, you support The Grey Hill in producing more new writing here in Scotland. Season 1 Dates: SEP - Vincent Maguire – Passport for a Terrorist, Leaving This Shore, Mick McGrory and The Crickets Stayed Home in Lubbock Plays available in full: OCT 23 - Sarah Hauck – Starr Crossed NOV - Phil Baarda – Bone Cave Man DEC - Birgit Itse – What is it we keep talking about, Pure Baltic and Time of Our Lives JAN 24 - Benjamin Harris- The Wolf of Badenoch FEB - Susan Chaney – Beyond Ash Lagoon, First Love and The Precptory MAR - Alyssa Osiecki - Essential Work Only APR - Crystal Galbraith – Prides a Riot MAY - Fiona Black – Super Seniors JUN - Liam Alexandru – Waiting for Mary, A Matter of Time and Balloons and Cigarettes JUL - Lila Malkonen – Tales of the Ferry Girl AUG - Amy Hawes - Gameshow Download the full production via our partners: ⁠⁠Ayr Gaiety Dumfries Royal Plus ⁠⁠⁠⁠Perthshire Box Office Plus⁠

    17 min
  4. The Crickets Stayed Home in Lubbock by Vincent Maguire

    AUG 31

    The Crickets Stayed Home in Lubbock by Vincent Maguire

    Once a successful Buddy Holly tribute musician, Andy faces the consequences of his ruthless ambition decades earlier, when he abandoned his band and girlfriend Beth to pursue fame in London. Now older with declining health and a faltering career, Andy encounters Beth, also older and in poor health, at a small pub gig during his struggling comeback tour. Their conversation confronts Andy with the repercussions of his selfish choices - Beth's anger and sense of betrayal, his best friend Shug's mental breakdown and destroyed future. Through interacting with Beth and his tour manager, Charlie, Andy must face brutal truths about the Faustian bargain he made trading relationships for fleeting fame. This drama explores the melancholy intersection of ageing, regret over roads not taken, and the bittersweet memory of lost youthful dreams. Ultimately, it reveals the inner world of a man who realizes the moral cost of forsaking those he loves for the lonely heights of success. This month's episodes are the last in season 1. Stay subscribed for more info on season 2, which is coming soon! Season 1 Dates: SEP - Vincent Maguire – Passport for a Terrorist, Leaving This Shore, Mick McGrory and The Crickets Stayed Home in Lubbock Plays available in full: OCT 23 - Sarah Hauck – Starr Crossed NOV - Phil Baarda – Bone Cave Man DEC - Birgit Itse – What is it we keep talking about, Pure Baltic and Time of Our Lives JAN 24 - Benjamin Harris- The Wolf of Badenoch FEB - Susan Chaney – Beyond Ash Lagoon, First Love and The Precptory MAR - Alyssa Osiecki - Essential Work Only APR - Crystal Galbraith – Prides a Riot MAY - Fiona Black – Super Seniors JUN - Liam Alexandru – Waiting for Mary, A Matter of Time and Balloons and Cigarettes JUL - Lila Malkonen – Tales of the Ferry Girl AUG - Amy Hawes - Gameshow Download the full production via our partners: ⁠⁠⁠Ayr Gaiety⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Dumfries Royal Plus⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Perthshire Box Office Plus⁠⁠⁠

    19 min

  5. AUG 25

    A conversation with Amy Hawes

    Join Barry for an interview with Amy, the gifted playwright of 'Gameshow'. Uncover the creative spark that ignited this distinctive play, which narrates a tale from a TV show and explores the shadowy aspects of television production. Episode 1 of the audio drama is free to listen to, with a subscription required for parts 2-4. Alternatively, you can purchase the full production Via our theatre Partners - Dumfries Royal Theatre Plus, Ayr Gaiety or Perthshire Box Office Plus

    40 min
  6. Gameshow by Amy Hawes - Episode 4

    AUG 23 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Gameshow by Amy Hawes - Episode 4

    'Lifeline' is a reality game show that exploits the personal lives of its contestants for entertainment. The show puts couples against randomly selected audience members to compete for "life bonuses" such as dream houses, surrogacy programs, and more. The contestants are asked increasingly personal questions, with the show using their private data against them and even manipulating footage of their loved ones. As tensions escalate in a farcical style, the contestants reveal ever more shocking truths to stay in the running. However, the show's absurd rules seem designed to push ethical boundaries for audience amusement rather than to award prizes. This provocative satire exposes the darker side of today's data-driven landscape, amplified by the fourth-wall-breaking presentation style. Ultimately, as their darkest secrets spill out, the losing contestants must consider if any "dream life prize" is worth the ethical costs. 'Lifeline' makes for an incisive and electric theatre experience. Episodes 1 - 4 released weekly ⁠⁠About Stories From The Grey Hill Podcast:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Is a podcast supporting and showcasing new Audio Theatre writing. Showcasing 12 playwrights and 14 actors, season 1 will last for one year! By subscribing, you support The Grey Hill in producing more new writing here in Scotland. Season 1 Dates: AUG - Amy Hawes - Gameshow SEP - Vincent Maguire – Passport for a Terrorist, Leaving This Shore, Mick McGrory and The Crickets Stayed Home in Lubbock Plays available in full: OCT 23 - Sarah Hauck – Starr Crossed NOV - Phil Baarda – Bone Cave Man DEC - Birgit Itse – What is it we keep talking about, Pure Baltic and Time of Our Lives JAN 24 - Benjamin Harris- The Wolf of Badenoch FEB - Susan Chaney – Beyond Ash Lagoon, First Love and The Precptory MAR - Alyssa Osiecki - Essential Work Only APR - Crystal Galbraith – Prides a Riot MAY - Fiona Black – Super Seniors JUN - Liam Alexandru – Waiting for Mary, A Matter of Time and Balloons and Cigarettes JUL - Lila Malkonen – Tales of the Ferry Girl Download the full production via our partners: ⁠⁠Ayr Gaiety Dumfries Royal Plus ⁠⁠⁠⁠Perthshire Box Office Plus⁠

    16 min
  7. Gameshow by Amy Hawes - Episode 3

    AUG 17 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Gameshow by Amy Hawes - Episode 3

    'Lifeline' is a reality game show that exploits the personal lives of its contestants for entertainment. The show puts couples against randomly selected audience members to compete for "life bonuses" such as dream houses, surrogacy programs, and more. The contestants are asked increasingly personal questions, with the show using their private data against them and even manipulating footage of their loved ones. As tensions escalate in a farcical style, the contestants reveal ever more shocking truths to stay in the running. However, the show's absurd rules seem designed to push ethical boundaries for audience amusement rather than to award prizes. This provocative satire exposes the darker side of today's data-driven landscape, amplified by the fourth-wall-breaking presentation style. Ultimately, as their darkest secrets spill out, the losing contestants must consider if any "dream life prize" is worth the ethical costs. 'Lifeline' makes for an incisive and electric theatre experience. Episodes 1 - 4 released weekly ⁠⁠About Stories From The Grey Hill Podcast:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Is a podcast supporting and showcasing new Audio Theatre writing. Showcasing 12 playwrights and 14 actors, season 1 will last for one year! By subscribing, you support The Grey Hill in producing more new writing here in Scotland. Season 1 Dates: AUG - Amy Hawes - Gameshow SEP - Vincent Maguire – Passport for a Terrorist, Leaving This Shore, Mick McGrory and The Crickets Stayed Home in Lubbock Plays available in full: OCT 23 - Sarah Hauck – Starr Crossed NOV - Phil Baarda – Bone Cave Man DEC - Birgit Itse – What is it we keep talking about, Pure Baltic and Time of Our Lives JAN 24 - Benjamin Harris- The Wolf of Badenoch FEB - Susan Chaney – Beyond Ash Lagoon, First Love and The Precptory MAR - Alyssa Osiecki - Essential Work Only APR - Crystal Galbraith – Prides a Riot MAY - Fiona Black – Super Seniors JUN - Liam Alexandru – Waiting for Mary, A Matter of Time and Balloons and Cigarettes JUL - Lila Malkonen – Tales of the Ferry Girl Download the full production via our partners: ⁠⁠Ayr Gaiety Dumfries Royal Plus ⁠⁠⁠⁠Perthshire Box Office Plus⁠

    12 min
  8. Gameshow by Amy Hawes - Episode 2

    AUG 10 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Gameshow by Amy Hawes - Episode 2

    'Lifeline' is a reality game show that exploits the personal lives of its contestants for entertainment. The show puts couples against randomly selected audience members to compete for "life bonuses" such as dream houses, surrogacy programs, and more. The contestants are asked increasingly personal questions, with the show using their private data against them and even manipulating footage of their loved ones. As tensions escalate in a farcical style, the contestants reveal ever more shocking truths to stay in the running. However, the show's absurd rules seem designed to push ethical boundaries for audience amusement rather than to award prizes. This provocative satire exposes the darker side of today's data-driven landscape, amplified by the fourth-wall-breaking presentation style. Ultimately, as their darkest secrets spill out, the losing contestants must consider if any "dream life prize" is worth the ethical costs. 'Lifeline' makes for an incisive and electric theatre experience. Episodes 1 - 4 released weekly ⁠⁠About Stories From The Grey Hill Podcast:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Is a podcast supporting and showcasing new Audio Theatre writing. Showcasing 12 playwrights and 14 actors, season 1 will last for one year! By subscribing, you support The Grey Hill in producing more new writing here in Scotland. Season 1 Dates: AUG - Amy Hawes - Gameshow SEP - Vincent Maguire – Passport for a Terrorist, Leaving This Shore, Mick McGrory and The Crickets Stayed Home in Lubbock Plays available in full: OCT 23 - Sarah Hauck – Starr Crossed NOV - Phil Baarda – Bone Cave Man DEC - Birgit Itse – What is it we keep talking about, Pure Baltic and Time of Our Lives JAN 24 - Benjamin Harris- The Wolf of Badenoch FEB - Susan Chaney – Beyond Ash Lagoon, First Love and The Precptory MAR - Alyssa Osiecki - Essential Work Only APR - Crystal Galbraith – Prides a Riot MAY - Fiona Black – Super Seniors JUN - Liam Alexandru – Waiting for Mary, A Matter of Time and Balloons and Cigarettes JUL - Lila Malkonen – Tales of the Ferry Girl Download the full production via our partners: ⁠⁠Ayr Gaiety Dumfries Royal Plus ⁠⁠⁠⁠Perthshire Box Office Plus⁠

    13 min
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Stories from The Grey Hill is a new audio theatre podcast featuring 12 months of content made in Scotland and showcasing 12 playwrights and 13 actors. Released weekly, the first episode of each month will be available for free, with the remaining weeks of the month exclusive for subscribers. If you love theatre, then support us in developing more audio theatre by subscribing to our podcast.

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