Paper Moon Radio Theater

THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS BY KENNETH GRAHAMEEPISODE 2 - THE OPEN ROADThe Wind in the Willows is a new an adaption of the classic novel by Kenneth Grahame, by Papermoon Theatre Company in collaboration with ArtSound.FM.  Adapted by Bart MeehanDirected by Tony TurnerOriginal music by Glenn Gore Phillips Cast:Nikki Hunter as The Narrator Elaine Noon as MoleGeoffrey Borny as RattyGraham Robertson as BadgerTony Turner as ToadNigel Palfreman as OtterLaine Hart as The Gaoler’s Daughter and The Barge WomanNeil McLeod as The Magistrate, The Engine Driver and The Gypsy This episode features The Narrator, Mole, Ratty and Toad.The Wind in the Willows was originally broadcast on ArtSound FM, Canberra in 2022.

THE WND IN THE WILLOWS BY KENNETH GRAHAMEEPISODE 1 - THE RIVERThe Wind in the Willows is a new an adaption of the classic novel by Kenneth Grahame, by Papermoon Theatre Company in collaboration with ArtSound.FM.  Adapted by Bart MeehanDirected by Tony TurnerOriginal music by Glenn Gore Phillips Cast:Nikki Hunter as The Narrator Elaine Noon as MoleGeoffrey Borny as RattyGraham Robertson as BadgerTony Turner as ToadNigel Palfreman as OtterLaine Hart as The Gaoler’s Daughter and The Barge WomanNeil McLeod as The Magistrate, The Engine Driver and The Gypsy The Wind in the Willows was originally broadcast on ArtSound FM, Canberra in 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.

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.

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.  

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. 

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. 

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 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. 

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.  

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 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 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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).

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)