History is about to misbehave

Inspired by the history of the City of York’s coaching inns, INNovating is a three-part audio drama that evokes the sounds and stories of these vibrant places of hospitality for travellers in the 1820s, stopping off on their journey along the Great North Road. Co-created by community researchers and actors, INNovating is written by Paul Birch and directed by Kate Valentine. The audio drama is a binaural experience, best listened to through headphones. For more information to to www.innovating.co.uk Cast Jem – Christie Barnes  Coachman Tom – Phil Massey Mrs Hammerton – Emma Wise Parson – Paul Birch Dragoon – Charlie Cayzer Market Boy – Aaron Birch Mr Hammerton – Mark Gowland  Oyster Seller – Kirsty O’Rourke Peter – Paul Birch Jane – Livy Potter  Annie – Julie Speedie Mrs Flowers – Heather Carter  Jake – Mark Gowland Production Writer – Paul Birch Director – Kate Valentine Sound Designer – Matteo Falco Composer – Cristina Crespo Production Assistant – Kirsty O’Rourke Production Runner – Charlie Cayzer Research  Sylvia Hogarth Peter Hogarth  History is about to misbehave is a series of audio dramas, artistic creations and interviews inspired by the archive and local history collections relating to York.

Inspired by the history of the City of York’s coaching inns, INNovating is a three-part audio drama that evokes the sounds and stories of these vibrant places of hospitality for travellers in the 1820s, stopping off on their journey along the Great North Road. Co-created by community researchers and actors, INNovating is written by Paul Birch and directed by Kate Valentine. The audio drama is a binaural experience, best listened to through headphones. For more information to to www.innovating.co.uk Cast Jem – Christie Barnes  Coachman Tom – Phil Massey Mrs Hammerton – Emma Wise Parson – Paul Birch Dragoon – Charlie Cayzer Market Boy – Aaron Birch Mr Hammerton – Mark Gowland  Oyster Seller – Kirsty O’Rourke Peter – Paul Birch Jane – Livy Potter  Annie – Julie Speedie Mrs Flowers – Heather Carter  Jake – Mark Gowland Production Writer – Paul Birch Director – Kate Valentine Sound Designer – Matteo Falco Composer – Cristina Crespo Production Assistant – Kirsty O’Rourke Production Runner – Charlie Cayzer Research  Sylvia Hogarth Peter Hogarth  History is about to misbehave is a series of audio dramas, artistic creations and interviews inspired by the archive and local history collections relating to York.

Inspired by the history of the City of York’s coaching inns, INNovating is a three-part audio drama that evokes the sounds and stories of these vibrant places of hospitality for travellers in the 1820s, stopping off on their journey along the Great North Road. Co-created by community researchers and actors, INNovating is written by Paul Birch and directed by Kate Valentine. The audio drama is a binaural experience, best listened to through headphones. For more information to to www.innovating.co.uk Cast Jem – Christie Barnes  Coachman Tom – Phil Massey Mrs Hammerton – Emma Wise Parson – Paul Birch Dragoon – Charlie Cayzer Market Boy – Aaron Birch Mr Hammerton – Mark Gowland  Oyster Seller – Kirsty O’Rourke Peter – Paul Birch Jane – Livy Potter  Annie – Julie Speedie Mrs Flowers – Heather Carter  Jake – Mark Gowland Production Writer – Paul Birch Director – Kate Valentine Sound Designer – Matteo Falco Composer – Cristina Crespo Production Assistant – Kirsty O’Rourke Production Runner – Charlie Cayzer Research  Sylvia Hogarth Peter Hogarth  History is about to misbehave is a series of audio dramas, artistic creations and interviews inspired by the archive and local history collections relating to York.

Experience a sinister slice of York’s history by joining us for an audio drama behind the Hungate Clearances in York.It is the 1930s and York’s newest Health Inspector encounters more than he bargains for in the mysterious and extraordinary alleys and yards of Hungate.A strange body in the Foss, ghostly goings-on in Carmelite Street and an unlikely romance all feature in this moving tale of love, loss and community spirit.Based on real events and inspired by letters, maps, books and photographs from the civic archives, The Nuisance Inspector uses drama, comedy and live music to transport you into a powerful and poignant past.Prepare to be immersed…Credits:Nuisance Inspector written and directed by Paul BirchProduced by Dave FlemingHistorical consultant Dr Julie-Ann VickersPerformed by Colin Benson, Paul Birch, Thomas Frere, Tom Jackson, Rachel PriceMusic composed and performed by Emily LawlerAudio production Matt SeymourPhotography by Jackson PortraitureThanks to:Explore York Libraries and Archives, Pauline Rourke at York Theatre Royal and Wellcome Trust who funded the cataloguing and conservation of the Past Caring Archives.An Explore Labs production supported by public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. History is about to misbehave is a series of audio dramas, artistic creations and interviews inspired by the archive and local history collections relating to York.

Teaser podcast for the up and coming "The Nuisance Inspector," audio drama released on Friday 27 November.History is about to misbehave...The Nuisance Inspector:Experience a sinister slice of York’s history by joining us for an audio drama behind the Hungate Clearances in York.It is the 1930s and York’s newest Health Inspector encounters more than he bargains for in the mysterious and extraordinary alleys and yards of Hungate.A strange body in the Foss, ghostly goings-on in Carmelite Street and an unlikely romance all feature in this moving tale of love, loss and community spirit.Based on real events and inspired by letters, maps, books and photographs from the civic archives, The Nuisance Inspector uses drama, comedy and live music to transport you into a powerful and poignant past.Prepare to be immersed…Credits:Nuisance Inspector written and directed by Paul BirchProduced by Dave FlemingHistorical consultant Dr Julie-Ann VickersPerformed by Colin Benson, Paul Birch, Thomas Frere, Tom Jackson, Rachel PriceMusic composed and performed by Emily LawlerAudio production Matt SeymourPhotography by Jackson PortraitureThanks to:Explore York Libraries and Archives, Pauline Rourke at York Theatre Royal and Wellcome Trust who funded the cataloguing and conservation of the Past Caring Archives.An Explore Labs production supported by public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. History is about to misbehave is a series of audio dramas, artistic creations and interviews inspired by the archive and local history collections relating to York.