22nd – 27th February 2016 Programme

Morning listening sessions start at 10am until 1pm approx Afternoon listening sessions start at 2.30pm until 5pm approx All the plays will be transmitted at the following venues each day The Over 60s Club, Pettman House, Hanover Square, CT6 5NY Beach Creative, Beach House, Beach Street, CT6 5PT There are additional listening venues on other days, which are noted in the daily programme below. Please note that all times are approximate and may change slightly on the day. If you wish to listen to a specific play we recommend you arrive 10 minutes before its scheduled time. Monday 22 February 09.45 Official festival opening by Sir Roger Gale, MP 10.15 Na pocátku (In the Beginning) – Czech Radio A sarcastic comedy about the generational clash between father and son. Language – Czech 10.50 Circus Maximus – Krok and Petschinka Two directors of a Roman theatre decide something new must happen in their theatre. Language – German 11.40 Percy Archibald Living Monument – Anna Henry An actor gifts his skull to the RSC to be used in Hamlet. Language – English 11.50 Cuttin’ It – BBC The story of two Somali teenagers who share a secret. Language – English Ends approx 12.40 – LUNCH

14.30 Music and the Shadow People – Andrew O’Connor Set in a dystopian world where art and free thought are banned and children are brainwashed. Country – Canada. Language - English 15.25 Mallet – Radio Slovenia The little man takes on the reign of free economic enterprise. Language – Slovenian 16.10 Idiote und Widerstand – Milena Kipfmüller Live performances. Language – German 16.30 Metamorfoze – Biliety Nëra Live recording of the novella by Franz Kafka Language – Lithuanian Ends approx 17.15 Tuesday 23 February 10.00 The Life and Times of Arthur Miller – BBC Part of a season celebrating the centenary of the playwright’s birth. Language – English 10.50 Et Tout se Tut, und alles Schwieg – Atelier de Creation Bilingual radiophonic work Language – French and German 11.50 Pabaisa ir Mergelë – Biliety Nëra A story of distorted love between a country girl and a former criminal lord. Language - Lithuanian Ends approx 12.45 – LUNCH The following programme for Tuesday afternoon will additionally be transmitted at the Friends of the Herne Bay Clocktower Information Centre, 81 Central Parade, Herne Bay, CT6 5JQ.

14.30 The Voice Artist – Radio Czech Inspired by The Seagull, the story of an unemployed actor who becomes a radio programme illustrator. Language – Czech 14.55 Early Sorrows – MTVA-DUNA Commemorating Hungarian playwright Daniel Kis. Language – Hungarian 15.55 Hamlet and Death – Radio Czech Hamlet is brought back to life. Language – Czech 16.00 Peace in Our Time – Digital Drama Noel Coward imagines England was invaded by the Germans in World War 2. Language – English Ends approx 17.00 Wednesday 24 February The following programme for Wednesday morning will additionally be transmitted at Very Vintage Café, 25 William Street, CT6 5EG. 10.00 I am Hamlet and I am Fucked – Soundplay A rewrite of the end of Hamlet. Language – English 10.10 Kholstomer – Bulgarian National Radio A story by Tolstoy from the perspective of a horse. Language – Bulgarian 11.05 Snezana, nasnimkani horror – Artsworksaudio Snow White and horror. Language – Serbian, German and English. 11.15 Denmark Hill – Honor Borwick Alan Bennett’s idiosyncratic take on the Hamlet story. Language – English 12.20 Over the Rainbow – Radio Romania Science fiction with a nod to Orwell and JFK. Language – English Ends approx 12.30 - LUNCH

The following programme for Wednesday afternoon will additionally be transmitted at the Friends of the Herne Bay Clocktower Information Centre, 81 Central Parade, CT6 5JQ. 14.30 The World is Round – New York Public Radio A trip round the world in children’s fairy stories. Language – English 15.35 Onehand Jack – Czech Radio The story of a one armed boy who became an accomplished jazz double bass player. Language – Czech 14.55 Das Projekt bin ich – Kultur Radio vom rbb Four actors ponder on their hopes, dreams, successes and failures Language – German 16.50 Your Life in Our Hands – Cornucopia Radio Ed sees how far an insurance company would go if actions no longer had consequences. Language – English Ends approx 17.05 PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE NO LISTENING SESSIONS SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY MORNING Thursday 25 February 14.30 Robotai Skaito Vydûna – 23.43 Two robots share a story of timeless soul travel. Language – Lithuanian 15.10 Ars Paradoxica – Mischa Stanton & Daniel Manning Episodes from monthly serial featuring Sally Grissom, a time travelling physicist. Country – USA. Language – English 16.15 Dragi Moi Lazijivce – Mirjana Petrusic Based on Dear Liar, correspondence between George Bernard Shaw and Mrs Patrick Campbell. Language – Serbian Ends approx 17.10

Friday 26 February The following programme for Friday morning will additionally be transmitted at Makcari’s at the Central Bandstand, Central Parade Herne Bay, CT6 5JN 10.00 The Elder Son – Radio Russia A radio adaptation of the play by Alexander Vampilov. Language – Russian 11.05 “Ach…” Hommage à Cechov – RTVS Sound collage inspired by adaptations of The Seagull. Language – Slovak 11.20 Mythmakers – Celtic Circle The friendship between Scott of the Antarctic and J.M. Barrie, author of Peter Pan. Language – English Ends 12.20 approx - LUNCH 14.30 Das Liebeskonzil – ORF A biographical tragedy about a banned stage work. Language – German 15.30 Film is Evil, Radio is Good – Kate Donovan Adaptation of work by an avant-garde theatre pioneer. Language – English 16.40 Oper und Portmonnaie – Kulturradio vom rbb Two improvised pieces by theatre company the Gorillas. Language – German Ends approx 17.00 Saturday 27 February Beach Creative, Beach House, Beach Street, CT6 5PT 14.00 – 16.30 Community Showcase An opportunity to listen to some of the work produced with Herne Bay residents and community groups throughout the festival and for those who missed it…. a chance to hear the winning play.

For more information visit our website www.radiodramafestival.org.uk find us on facebook and twitter @radiodramafest contact Sue Austen, sue.austen@btinternet.com - 07710 412067 Melanie Nock, mel@movingtheatre.com - 07903 168891