Gothic Banana Podcast

Episode Three, and we're looking at one final story by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. "The Murdered Cousin" (1838) is the original 'locked room mystery' and a fascinating way to look at gender power relations in the 19th century. It's got elements of Gothic and also of Detective/Mystery Fiction, this classic tale of terror may well be as relevant today as it was all the way back then.

This time we're looking at "The Familiar" (1851), another classic tale by Sheridan Le Fanu. Captain Barton, proud atheist and man of action, is haunted by footsteps on his nocturnal wanderings in inner-city Dublin. And so begins the various stages of terror that haunt this unlikely victim of the supernatural. Once again, the original tale is analysed with original, contemporary adaptations to follow. Brought to you by Be Your Own Banana Theatre Company (Ireland) and Fright Wig Theatre (Liverpool).

This is a creative podcast looking at the wonderful world of the Gothic imagination. In the series, the listener is introduced to the work of classic Gothic stories, beginning with the work of Irish author Sheridan le Fanu. We'll look at the originals and also perform contemporary adaptations influenced by Le Fanu's classic tales. First up we're looking at "Green Tea" (1869), one of the great tales of terror. Brought to you by Be Your Own Banana Theatre Company (Ireland) and Fright Wig Theatre (Liverpool).