51 episodes

World premiere podcast plays performed & recorded live outside of a normal theatre setting but in front of an audience, one take. Co-Production between #MancMade Productions & Listening Dog Media. #ThePodPlay

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World premiere podcast plays performed & recorded live outside of a normal theatre setting but in front of an audience, one take. Co-Production between #MancMade Productions & Listening Dog Media. #ThePodPlay

    The Choir

    The Choir

    A tale of two carers who find solace in singing with a choir. Grace is conflicted. Should she claw out time for herself at choir practice or help her distressed son? Mary needs Grace in the choir, without her there’s no chance they’ll win the prize money they need to keep the choir going.

    Starring Jennifer Banks & Julie Edwards
    Written by Jennifer Banks
    Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden
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    • 16 min
    Free Trade Hall

    Free Trade Hall

    It’s June 1976 and a group called The Sex Pistols are playing a gig at the Free Trade Hall in Manchester. The group are just starting out and everyone is talking about them and their style of music, ‘Punk Rock’ they are calling it, and Derek wants to be a part of it…
    It won’t be easy but he’s just got to get fifty pence for his ticket, coz if there's going to be Anarchy In The UK then he wants to be part of it, and like Jonny Rotten says he’s got ‘No Future’ plus anyone who’s anyone is going to be there…
    Starring Will Bee, Sophie Simpson, Joanne Venet and Steve Cain.
    Written by Paul Daley
    Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden
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    • 20 min
    The Lion Sleeps Tonight

    The Lion Sleeps Tonight

    At Samaritans, they call it compassion fatigue.
    When you've climbed into that hole, shared that load, walked in those shoes one too many times then realise you don't care anymore.

    Beth thinks she doesn't, but there's one caller out there who needs her and no one else will do.

    Starring Natalie Jones, Christopher Everett, Jess Gough and Lee Petcher.

    Written by Mark Jackson
    Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden
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    • 22 min
    Elvis in Manchester (unscripted)

    Elvis in Manchester (unscripted)

    In the early 70's Elvis Presley returns from thirteen years of concentrating on movie roles to perform his "Summer Festival" run of shows in Las Vegas.

    What if.. His reinvigorated love for live performance sees him embark on a European tour, eventually bringing him to Manchester in the North of England. A million miles away from the fakery of Vegas and the cauldron like atmosphere he has to deal with in the States. 

    A chance for Elvis to perform to a new audience, enjoy new experiences and answer questions from a DJ at a fledgling local Manchester radio station.

    Starring Liam Francis Collins and Jack Wood.
    Based on an original idea by Liam Francis Collins.
    Produced and Directed by Paul Ludden
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    • 19 min
    Gym Junkies

    Gym Junkies

    Sometimes a gym can mean more than just a place to workout. It can be a place of camaraderie, confusion, connection AND conflict. ‘Gym junkies’…a comedy that brings all of these in abundance, but with personal trainer/manager Carl at the helm, what can go wrong?!?

    Starring Liam fox, Lisa Moore, Kerry Ogden, Marcus Christopherson and Lisa Whiteside 

    Written by Lisa Whiteside
    Produced and Directed by Paul Ludden
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    • 15 min
    The Banker, His Wife, The Boss, The Heavy and The Man Who Asks Questions

    The Banker, His Wife, The Boss, The Heavy and The Man Who Asks Questions

    Early afternoon, a semi-derelict warehouse on the outskirts of a large Northern City. 

    "The Banker" is tied to a chair. He's naked, a mass of congealed blood, bruises and sweat, the result of a sustained beating from two masked men who have remained silent throughout. His eyes slowly focus on the man now stood in front of him. 

    This man isn't wearing a mask. 

    He takes "The Bankers" phone out of his own pocket and begins to make a call. He puts it on speaker.....

    Starring Oliver Devoti, Luke Richards, Emma Eckton and Bill Blackwood.

    Written, Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden
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    • 11 min

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