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Stephen Fry narrates a new musical romance, a love story between two people who connect online across the world’s time zones. Sung by Anoushka Lucas and Martin Sarreal, composed by Theo Jamieson and performed by the BBC Philharmonic.
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Rose must try something new. She heads for the natural wilderness in remote Utah, USA, and invites Ryo. Sitting together under the stars, he asks if he’s the person she most needs?Narrator: Stephen FryCast:Rose: Anoushka Lucas
Ryo: Martin Sarreal
Anya: Cat SimmonsBook: Simon Pitts and Theo Jamieson
Music and lyrics: Theo Jamieson
Music production: Steve Levine
Animation producer/director: Dan Masterton
Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic
Choir: Kantos Chamber Choir
Conductor: Melvin TayExecutive producer: Simon PittsA Magnum Opus Broadcasting and The Mighty Pie Creative Studio production for the BBC World Service
Stephen Fry narrates as Rose watches her sister Jade graduate at Oxford University. She’s triggered and driving to the restaurant afterwards becomes frightening. Narrator: Stephen FryCast:Rose: Anoushka Lucas
Ryo: Martin Sarreal
Jade: Kamilla Fernandes
Anya: Cat Simmons
Zach – Rhys WhitfieldBook: Simon Pitts and Theo Jamieson
Music and lyrics: Theo Jamieson
Music production: Steve Levine
Animation producer/director: Dan Masterton
Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic
Choir: Kantos Chamber Choir
Conductor: Melvin TayExecutive producer: Simon PittsA Magnum Opus Broadcasting and The Mighty Pie Creative Studio production for the BBC World Service
Stephen Fry narrates as Rose returns to work after Covid lockdowns, while Ryo is on a different journey.Narrator: Stephen FryCast:Rose: Anoushka Lucas
Ryo: Martin Sarreal
Anya: Cat Simmons
Jade: Kamilla Fernandes
Alyssa: Nicole DeonBook: Simon Pitts and Theo Jamieson
Music and lyrics: Theo Jamieson
Music production: Steve Levine
Animation producer/director: Dan Masterton
Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic
Choir: Kantos Chamber Choir
Conductor: Melvin TayExecutive producer: Simon PittsA Magnum Opus Broadcasting and The Mighty Pie Creative Studio production for the BBC World Service
Stephen Fry narrates as Ryo makes a life-changing decision in a locked-down world: one that could very well change his and Rose’s lives for ever. Narrator: Stephen FryCast:Rose: Anoushka Lucas
Ryo: Martin Sarreal
Kenji: Kevin ChenBook: Simon Pitts and Theo Jamieson
Music and lyrics: Theo Jamieson
Music production: Steve Levine
Animation producer/director: Dan Masterton
Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic
Choir: Kantos Chamber Choir
Conductor: Melvin TayExecutive producer: Simon PittsA Magnum Opus Broadcasting and The Mighty Pie Creative Studio production for the BBC World Service
Stephen Fry narrates as Rose and Ryo hope their virtual romance may be special. Meanwhile, Rose plans her best friend’s internet wedding, and Ryo supports friends struggling through the Covid pandemic. Then there’s tragedy. Narrator: Stephen FryCast:Rose: Anoushka Lucas
Ryo: Martin Sarreal
Alyssa: Nicole Deon
Kenji: Kevin Chen
Hiromi: Michelle Yumiko PayneBook: Simon Pitts and Theo Jamieson
Music and lyrics: Theo Jamieson
Music production: Steve Levine
Animation producer/director: Dan Masterton
Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic
Choir: Kantos Chamber Choir
Conductor: Melvin TayExecutive producer: Simon PittsA Magnum Opus Broadcasting and The Mighty Pie Creative Studio production for the BBC World Service
Stephen Fry introduces Rose and Ryo – and a remote love affair begins after they meet on a work video chat, across time zones. Is their virtual waltz the start of something special? Narrator: Stephen FryCast:Rose: Anoushka Lucas
Ryo: Martin Sarreal
Alyssa: Nicole Deon
Kenji: Kevin Chen
Hiromi: Michelle Yumiko PayneBook: Simon Pitts and Theo Jamieson
Music and lyrics: Theo Jamieson
Music production: Steve Levine
Animation producer/director: Dan Masterton
Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic
Choir: Kantos Chamber Choir
Conductor: Melvin TayExecutive producer: Simon PittsA Magnum Opus Broadcasting and The Mighty Pie Creative Studio production for the BBC World Service
A musical romance about two young strangers who fall in love online. Meet the West End stars and creators including Anoushka Lucas, Martin Sarreal and the BBC Philharmonic. Lewis Borg-Cardona also talks to co-creators Simon Pitts and Theo Jamieson, music producer Steve Levine, conductor Melvin Tay and animator Dan Masterton.Producer: Lewis Borg-Cardona