From Sad Shires
Description
Harry Harmes and Maisie Merman fall in love in the East End of London in 1914 and marry. Then Harry takes the King's shilling to go off to war. A Podcast Audio Drama to mark the centenary of the burial of the Unknown Warrior at Westminster Abbey.
Written by Clive Stubbings.
Cast List. Performed, in alphabetical order by:
Michelle Grant - Elsie Merman, Mrs Merman.
Darren Johnson - Mr Merman, Comedian 2, Officer 2, Sergeant.
Joseph Johnson - Boy newspaper seller.
Helena Leonard - Soprano vocalist.
Edward Little - Wilfred Owen.
Rebecca Little - Maisie Merman.
Carl Penlington-Williams - Pianist.
Adam Pettigrew - Jack Davey.
Joshua Sklar - Harry Harmes.
Darren Southworth - Maurice Hankey.
Jeremy Stroughair - Comedian 1, Officer 1, Soldier 2.
Additional parts played by members of the company.
All songs and music performed and played by members of the company.
Claire Storey - Credits.
Directed by Rebecca Little.
Sound design and music by Adam P McCready.
Produced by Little Pixie Productions.
United States
What a wonderful story. Great writing, acting and sound recording. Perfect storytelling. Grab a blanket and a hot cuppa, curl up on the sofa and let this podcast, take you back in time. Beautiful.