Episode Six - Mr Vampyre

In this episode we look into one of the most famous parties of all time, as we go to the Villa Diodati to see Lord Byron, Mary Shelley and Dr John Polidori. Each in their own way responsible for making the modern horror landscape. But why is Polidori almost forgotten? We look at the troubled life and career of the angry young man, and investigate the role a thriving intellectual scene in Norwich became a safe haven for him.

This episode was sponsored by Liberty Restaurant, American inspired cuisine in the heart of Norfolk's Wroxham Broads

Hallowed Histories Extra - Frankenstein at the Talos Festival

Richard Hand's play, the Devil at Midnight, opens tonight at the Great Hall Theatre in Norwich. In honour of this we present an earlier work he directed. Recorded live at the Bread and Roses pub in March of this year, the UEA Radio Players present a new interpretation of Frankenstein. Hosted by the chilling Bella Donna, this was the closing performance of the second Talos Festival of science-fiction theatre. In the 200th anniversary of the publication of Mary Shelley's masterpiece, Hallowed Histories is proud to present a fresh look at an old monster.

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/greathall

https://www.breadandrosestheatre.co.uk/talos.html

Written by Liza Blackman, Georgie Pearsall, with additional material by Richard Hand and Annie Parker. Acted by Zanna Foley-Davis, Peta Morrant, Olivia Frazer, Amie Maria Marie and John Turnpenny. Music by Stephen Bennett, sound engineering by San Thompson and foley by Bo Zhong and Liza Blackman. The director was Richard Hand.

Hallowed Histories Extra - Interview with Richard Hand and the UEA Radio Theatre Players

Ahead of there production of Frankenstein on the 26th March 2018, Richard Hand and a few members of the UEA Radio Theatre Players dropped by the studio to discuss Frankenstein, the art of foley and keeping up with the Shelleys. Tickets still available, follow some links below:-

https://www.cyborphic.com/talos-2018/

https://www.breadandrosestheatre.co.uk/talos.html

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