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This blog is devoted to reviews of the
best radio drama productions, including book-readings and short stories. They include classics, new books and plays,
and contemporary works from Great Britain and the United States.
NEW REVIEWS THIS WEEK
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A Thing Inside a Thing Inside a Thing by Iain Ross. Dir. James Robinson. Perf. Julia McKenzie, Nina Toussaint-White, Matthew
Gravelle. BBC Radio 4 Cymru, 11 Jun. 2015.
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Waterloo: The Ball at Brussels by Mike Walker. Dir. Marion Nancarrow. Perf. Simon Paisley Day, Stephen Greif, Jane Slavin.
BBC Radio 4, 17 Jun. 2015.
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Triple Word Score by Ben Tagoe. Dir. Gaynor Macfarlane. Perf. Gaynor Macfarlane. Perf. Tunji Kasim, Adura Onashile, Jimmy
Akingbola. BBC Radio 4, 12 Jun. 2015
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Walking Away by Simon Armitage, abridged by Libby Spurrier. Prod. Joanna Green. Perf. Armitage. BBC Radio 4, 15-19 Jun.
2015
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A Potion by Jacob Polley. Prod. Mair Bosworth. Perf. Bryan Dick. BBC Radio 4, 14 Jun. 2015.
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Goodbye to All That by Elif Shafak. Prod. Emma Harding. Perf. Shafak. BBC Radio 3, 7 July 2015
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Saint Mazie by Jamie Attenberg, abridged by Jeremy Osborne. Prod. Karen Rose. Perf. Samantha Spiro, Kerry Shale, Teresa
Gallagher. BBC Radio 4, 15-26 June 2015.
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The Len Continuum by Peter Strickland. Perf. Toby Jones, Belinda Stewart-Wilson, Tony Gardner. BBC Radio 4, 18 Jun. 2015.
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Dramatist of the Month
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Readers' Reviews
"I
did want to let you know that based on your reviews of non-BBC audio/radio drama available online, I have been listening to
groups like 19 Nocturne Avenue etc. You're really creating a great resource and I'm sure many people the world over are grateful."
(Leslie McMurtry)
"The
theme of this review posting is that something is crackling about radio drama at the moment and more and more people are recognising
it. And if other national newspapers don’t get it, there are plenty of enlightened thinkers, listeners and writers out
there who do and they will do independent reviewing. Laurence Raw is one such diamond and platinum egg .... Laurence’s
criticism is very well written. If he can sustain his current level of output, radio dramatists, actors, directors, producers
and sound designers are going to find a morale-boosting and culturally appreciative reference point for all their work." (Tim
Crook, Libertarianspirit Blog)
"Laurence
Raw is doing great work to promote radio drama with his thoughtful and prolific reviews" (Fred Greenhalgh, Radio Drama
Revival (www.radiodramarevival.com)).
"Do
take a look at Laurence Raw's website. Someone with a genuine passion for radio drama" (Julie Mayhew, dramatist & author
of Shoebox Full of Snow)
"Just
wanted to let you know how much I’ve enjoyed reading your site recently. It’s great to see someone interested
enough in that wonderful medium of radio drama to write so many reviews" (Oliver Wake)
...just
to prove that not everyone can be pleased all of the time ....
"You think you may have been "half-awake"?
Wholly asleep possibly. Or just cloth-eared, cloth-brained, cloth-hearted or all combined." (Martin Hoyle)
I just read Martin Hoyle's
comment on your website. Yeesh! I think you are one of the most generous reviewers out there and though critical,
you also celebrate the form in a way that shows you care about the people who make the drama and want them to continue to
do so. (Leslie McMurtry)
Secondly, I wanted to connect because I'd love to be really enthusiastic about reviewing radio drama with someone. As the
end of the academic year shunts ever closer, my role will mostly involve grading students' work.
But honestly, I love that someone does what you do - it's so necessary for being the medium back to mainstream! (And when
it does return, you'll automatically be one of the most key, experienced reviewers around, which is pretty awesome (Jay Sykes)
Thank you for pointing me in the direction of your reviews which are very welcome (William Hope)
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I just wanted to thank you for putting together a Website that gives attention to the modern audio drama movement. It can be really hard, sometimes, to work for weeks or months on a project, only to see that, not only hasn't anyone heard it, NO ONE even seems to know your art form exists at all! Sites like radiodramareviews.com help sheds light on a storytelling medium that badly needs some.
Thanks again for providing such a great service to the community, and for all the people in general who are just looking for good stories to experience." (David Collins-Rivera)
"A big thank you for a remarkably sensitive and perceptive review. Your site is so worthwhile because radio drama's worthwhile" *Jack Klaff, actor and dramatist.
"Thanks for the review, Laurence. It’s very good to know that someone takes Radio Drama seriously, and your commitment to documenting contemporary plays is much appreciated." Matthew Broughton, author of White Noise (Radio 4, 2012), and adapter of Gulliver's Travels (also Radio 4).