Two old friends discuss the big issues, including why umpires are blind!  Written by Bart Meehan Performed by Peter Fock and Michael Giacomin.Produced at ARTSOUND FM Studio, Canberra Australia.   Broadcast by ArtSound FM in May 2022.

Two old friends discuss the big issues, including why umpires are blind!   Written by Bart Meehan  Performed by Peter Fock and Michael Giacomin. Produced at ARTSOUND FM Studio, Canberra Australia.   Broadcast by ArtSound FM in May 2022.

Episode 37: LIFE, DEATH AND FOOTY

Evvy sits her window watching the world go by.   She has one chance at life…will she take it?Written by Bart Meehan Inspired by the short story by James Joyce.Performed by Nikki Hunter.Produced at ARTSOUND FM Studio, Canberra Australia.   Broadcast by ArtSound FM in May 2022.

Evvy sits her window watching the world go by.   She has one chance at life…will she take it? Written by Bart Meehan Inspired by the short story by James Joyce. Performed by Nikki Hunter. Produced at ARTSOUND FM Studio, Canberra Australia.   Broadcast by ArtSound FM in May 2022.

Episode 36: EVVY

The Inner ChampionThere is an champion in all of us…but it never seems to come out when we need it.Written by Bart MeehanPerformed by Nigel PalfremanOriginally broadcast on 13 February 2022 on ArtSound Radio Theatre, ArtSound FM, Canberra.  

The Inner Champion There is an champion in all of us…but it never seems to come out when we need it. Written by Bart Meehan Performed by Nigel Palfreman Originally broadcast on 13 February 2022 on ArtSound Radio Theatre, ArtSound FM, Canberra.

Episode 35: THE INNER CHAMPION

SMILENancy is one of Charles Dickens’ greatest heroes.  Abused and used, by the men of her time, she refused to be cowed.  Instead she chose to risk everything for an orphan boy with a beautiful smile.  Written by Bart MeehanPerformed by Adele LewinRecorded at ArtSound FM, Canberra.  Broadcast on ArtSound Radio Theatre in January 2022. 

SMILE Nancy is one of Charles Dickens’ greatest heroes.  Abused and used, by the men of her time, she refused to be cowed.  Instead she chose to risk everything for an orphan boy with a beautiful smile.   Written by Bart Meehan Performed by Adele Lewin Recorded at ArtSound FM, Canberra.  Broadcast on ArtSound Radio Theatre in January 2022.

Episode 34: SMILE

FEZZIWIGSome of Charles Dickens’ greatest characters are often forgotten.  Fezziwig is a short play that reminds us there was always kindness and love even in the worst of times….Written by Bart MeehanPerformed by Geoffrey BornyRecorded at ArtSound FM, Canberra.  Broadcast on ArtSound Radio Theatre in January 2022. 

FEZZIWIG Some of Charles Dickens’ greatest characters are often forgotten.   Fezziwig is a short play that reminds us there was always kindness and love even in the worst of times…. Written by Bart Meehan Performed by Geoffrey Borny Recorded at ArtSound FM, Canberra.  Broadcast on ArtSound Radio Theatre in January 2022.

Episode 34: FEZZIWIG

The Union buries its DeadThe poignant story of stranger who dies in a “strange land”.Written by Bart Meehan, loosely adapting the short story by Henry Lawson Performed by Peter FockProduced by Bart Meehan at the ArtSound FM studios, Canberra. First broadcast on ArtSound FM in 2022. 

The Union buries its Dead The poignant story of stranger who dies in a “strange land”. Written by Bart Meehan, loosely adapting the short story by Henry Lawson Performed by Peter Fock Produced by Bart Meehan at the ArtSound FM studios, Canberra. First broadcast on ArtSound FM in 2022.

Episode 33: THE UNION BURIES ITS DEAD 

THE MONKEYS PAW A new adaption of The Monkey’s Paw, the classic story of the supernatural, written by W.W. Jacobs, first published in 1902.  In this latest version - an eerie monologue- the real horror is not the power of the  shrivelled claw, but a mother’s loss. Written by Bart Meehan (loosely adapted from the story by W.W. Jacobs)Performed by Nikki HunterDirected by Tony TurnerOriginally broadcast on ArtSound FM - Canberra and 2NVR - Nambucca NSW, in October 2021. 

THE MONKEYS PAW  A new adaption of The Monkey’s Paw, the classic story of the supernatural, written by W.W. Jacobs, first published in 1902.  In this latest version - an eerie monologue- the real horror is not the power of the  shrivelled claw, but a mother’s loss.  Written by Bart Meehan (loosely adapted from the story by W.W. Jacobs)Performed by Nikki HunterDirected by Tony Turner Originally broadcast on ArtSound FM - Canberra and 2NVR - Nambucca NSW, in October 2021.

Episode 32: THE MONKEY’S PAW

EULOGY FOR DOUG From the Somme to Sandakan and Kokoda to Khe Sahn….This play commemorates the sacrifice of the men and women who went off to fight and reminds us that in the end they all fought their own wars.  Written by Bart MeehanPerformed by Gary LuckMusic written and performed by Gary LuckFollowing the play is a reading of one of the great works of war poetry, Dulce et Decorum Est by Wilfred Owen, performed by Tony Turner.  The play and poem were originally broadcast on Artsound Radio Theatre, ArtSound FM Canberra,  in 2021.  

EULOGY FOR DOUG  From the Somme to Sandakan and Kokoda to Khe Sahn….This play commemorates the sacrifice of the men and women who went off to fight and reminds us that in the end they all fought their own wars.   Written by Bart MeehanPerformed by Gary LuckMusic written and performed by Gary Luck Following the play is a reading of one of the great works of war poetry, Dulce et Decorum Est by Wilfred Owen, performed by Tony Turner.   The play and poem were originally broadcast on Artsound Radio Theatre, ArtSound FM Canberra,  in 2021.

Episode 31: EULOGY FOR DOUG

THE TRACTOR ACTORFor years he listened to the sounds of the Bush, as he worked the fields and thought of what might have been … a moving story of love and dreams.Written by Bart MeehanDirected by Tony TurnerPerformed by Neil McLeod and Elaine NoonProduced by Papermoon for ArtSound FM, Canberra Australia.   First broadcast in October 2021. 

THE TRACTOR ACTOR For years he listened to the sounds of the Bush, as he worked the fields and thought of what might have been … a moving story of love and dreams. Written by Bart MeehanDirected by Tony TurnerPerformed by Neil McLeod and Elaine Noon Produced by Papermoon for ArtSound FM, Canberra Australia.   First broadcast in October 2021.

Episode 30: THE TRACTOR ACTOR

The Bush Undertaker has been loosely adapted by Bart Meehan, from a short story by Australian author, Henry Lawson (1867-1922).  It is a funny and touching  tale of the Australian Bush, of loneliness and of friendship.   The play was produced for radio by Papermoon and originally broadcast on ArtSound FM, Canberra in August 2021.The Bush Undertaker by Henry LawsonLoosely adapted by Bart MeehanPerformed by Neil McLeod 

The Bush Undertaker has been loosely adapted by Bart Meehan, from a short story by Australian author, Henry Lawson (1867-1922).  It is a funny and touching  tale of the Australian Bush, of loneliness and of friendship.   The play was produced for radio by Papermoon and originally broadcast on ArtSound FM, Canberra in August 2021. The Bush Undertaker by Henry LawsonLoosely adapted by Bart MeehanPerformed by Neil McLeod

Episode 29: THE BUSH UNDERTAKER 

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Are they really coming? Written by Bart Meehan Read and performed by Alastair Lloyd Produced by Ion Newcombe Original music by Junkie Twins (available on Spotify) Originally broadcast on Antipodean SF Radio Show, 2NVR (Nambucca) in June 2021. 

Are they really coming? Written by Bart Meehan Read and performed by Alastair Lloyd Produced by Ion Newcombe Original music by Junkie Twins (available on Spotify) Originally broadcast on Antipodean SF Radio Show, 2NVR (Nambucca) in June 2021.

Episode 28: EMPTY SKY

There is a bridge between the living and the dead….A mother and daughter come together to the complete the age old ritual of clearing the wardrobes after a funeral.   In each piece of clothing they find a memory … A radio play produced by Papermoon Radio TheatreWritten by Bart MeehanDirected by Tony TurnerPerformed by Nikki Hunter, Elaine Noon and Tony TurnerFirst broadcast on ArtSound FM (Canberra) and 2NVR (Nambucca), May 2921.

There is a bridge between the living and the dead…. A mother and daughter come together to the complete the age old ritual of clearing the wardrobes after a funeral. In each piece of clothing they find a memory … A radio play produced by Papermoon Radio Theatre Written by Bart Meehan Directed by Tony Turner Performed by Nikki Hunter, Elaine Noon and Tony Turner First broadcast on ArtSound FM (Canberra) and 2NVR (Nambucca), May 2921.

Episode 27: The Bridge

A Dill Pickle is a short story written by Katherine Mansfield in 1917.  It has been loosely adapted for radio by Bart Meehan, who has chosen to focus on the themes of lost love and regret.  Written by Katherine Mansfield and loosely adapted for broadcast by Bart MeehanPerformed by Elaine Noon and Tony TurnerDirected by Tony Turner This play was originally broadcast on ArtSound FM, Canberra and 2NVR (Nambucca) in 2021.

A Dill Pickle is a short story written by Katherine Mansfield in 1917. It has been loosely adapted for radio by Bart Meehan, who has chosen to focus on the themes of lost love and regret. Written by Katherine Mansfield and loosely adapted for broadcast by Bart Meehan Performed by Elaine Noon and Tony Turner Directed by Tony Turner This play was originally broadcast on ArtSound FM, Canberra and 2NVR (Nambucca) in 2021.

Episode 26: A Dill Pickle 

Tomorrow, just you wait and see.   Ruth is 90 years old and living in a world in crisis.  But she has been through tough times before...in London as the bombs fell.A radio play from Papermoon Radio TheatreWritten by Bart MeehanPerformed by Adele LewinThis play was originally broadcast on ArtSound FM, Canberra and 2NVR (Nambucca) in 2021.

Tomorrow, just you wait and see. Ruth is 90 years old and living in a world in crisis. But she has been through tough times before...in London as the bombs fell. A radio play from Papermoon Radio Theatre Written by Bart Meehan Performed by Adele Lewin This play was originally broadcast on ArtSound FM, Canberra and 2NVR (Nambucca) in 2021.

Episode 25: Tomorrow, just you wait and see 

When Charles Dickens ( and his colleague Wilkie Collins), disembarks his train at the wrong station, he didn’t know that there would be a story waiting for him...Written by Bart MeehanDirected by Tony TurnerPerformed by Tony Turner, Geoffrey Borny, Neil McLeod A papermoon Theatre company production.  Originally broadcast in Australia on ArtSound FM Canberra and 2NVR Nambucca NSW.

When Charles Dickens ( and his colleague Wilkie Collins), disembarks his train at the wrong station, he didn’t know that there would be a story waiting for him... Written by Bart Meehan Directed by Tony Turner Performed by Tony Turner, Geoffrey Borny, Neil McLeod A papermoon Theatre company production. Originally broadcast in Australia on ArtSound FM Canberra and 2NVR Nambucca NSW.

Episode 24: An Eventful Journey

A kiss is just a kiss...how long does love last? Written by Bart MeehanDirected by Tony TurnerPerformed by Graham Robertson, Liz Bradley, Elaine NoonOriginally broadcast on ArtSound FM (Canberra) and 2NVR (Nambucca)

A kiss is just a kiss...how long does love last? Written by Bart Meehan Directed by Tony Turner Performed by Graham Robertson, Liz Bradley, Elaine Noon Originally broadcast on ArtSound FM (Canberra) and 2NVR (Nambucca)

Episode 23: 49 Years and Counting

What would you do if there were only 10 minutes left?  A story about love in the last moments. Written by Bart MeehanDirected by Tony TurnerPerformed by Nikki Hunter and Tony TurnerThis play was originally broadcast on ArtSound FM (Canberra) and 2NVR (Nambucca).

What would you do if there were only 10 minutes left? A story about love in the last moments. Written by Bart Meehan Directed by Tony Turner Performed by Nikki Hunter and Tony Turner This play was originally broadcast on ArtSound FM (Canberra) and 2NVR (Nambucca).

Episode 22: 10 Minutes Left

Doing a job interview is always hard, but it’s harder when you’re an odd girl!A short play about the challenges of life.Performed by Jasmine TearleWritten by Bart MeehanDirected by Tony TurnerThe play was originally broadcast on ArtSound FM (Canberra) and 2NVR (Nambucca)

Doing a job interview is always hard, but it’s harder when you’re an odd girl! A short play about the challenges of life. Performed by Jasmine Tearle Written by Bart Meehan Directed by Tony Turner The play was originally broadcast on ArtSound FM (Canberra) and 2NVR (Nambucca)

Episode 21: Odd Girl

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is a classic.   It has not been out of print since it’s first publication in 1843 and has been read, filmed and staged multiple times.  This podcast - available in four parts - is produced by the Papermoon Radio Theater Company and features a magnificent reading by Tony Turner, who performs all the characters.   Credits:Performed by Tony TurnerProduced and adapted for broadcast by Bart Meehan “Part 4 in which Scrooge is visited by the last of the three spirits and finally understands the real meaning of Christmas.”Originally broadcast by 1RPH Canberra and 2NVR Nambucca.

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is a classic. It has not been out of print since it’s first publication in 1843 and has been read, filmed and staged multiple times. This podcast - available in four parts - is produced by the Papermoon Radio Theater Company and features a magnificent reading by Tony Turner, who performs all the characters. Credits: Performed by Tony Turner Produced and adapted for broadcast by Bart Meehan “Part 4 in which Scrooge is visited by the last of the three spirits and finally understands the real meaning of Christmas.” Originally broadcast by 1RPH Canberra and 2NVR Nambucca.

Episode 20: A CHRISTMAS CAROL PART 4

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is a classic.   It has not been out of print since it’s first publication in 1843 and has been read, filmed and staged multiple times.  This podcast - available in four parts - is produced by the Papermoon Radio Theater Company and features a magnificent reading by Tony Turner, who performs all the characters.   Credits:Performed by Tony TurnerProduced and adapted for broadcast by Bart Meehan “Part 3 in which Scrooge is visited by the second of the three spirits”Originally broadcast by 1RPH Canberra and 2NVR Nambucca.

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is a classic. It has not been out of print since it’s first publication in 1843 and has been read, filmed and staged multiple times. This podcast - available in four parts - is produced by the Papermoon Radio Theater Company and features a magnificent reading by Tony Turner, who performs all the characters. Credits: Performed by Tony Turner Produced and adapted for broadcast by Bart Meehan “Part 3 in which Scrooge is visited by the second of the three spirits” Originally broadcast by 1RPH Canberra and 2NVR Nambucca.

Episode 19: A CHRISTMAS CAROL  PART 3

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