Paper Moon Radio Theater

THE SIGNALMAN BY CHARLES DICKENSAdapted by Bart MeehanPerformed:Tony TurnerGeoffrey Borny Neil McLeod Directed by Tony TurnerProduced and broadcast by ArtSound FM, Canberra, 2022

THE BIG GAME Written by Bart MeehanPerformed by Neil McLeodThere are moments we remember when we are old: The Big Game was one of them. Produced and broadcast by ArtSound FM Canberra, 2022. 

FREE MARKET THEORY OR HOW TO SUCCEED IN THATCHER’S BRITAINFree Market Theory plays out on the streets of 1980s London.   Written by Bart MeehanPerformed by:Adele LewinNigel Palfreman This play was originally broadcast on ArtSound FM, Canberra in 2023. 

A WOMAN’S WARA World War 1 story about women’s “contribution” from the homefront.  Written by Bart Meehan  (loosely based on a play by J.M. Barrie) Directed by Tony Turner Cast Laine HartNikki Hunter Penny Hunt Geoffrey Borny Originally broadcast on ArtSound FM, Canberra Australia, in 2023. 

THE MASTERPIECE Creating a masterpiece is easy if you have the right help…Written by Bart Meehan (inspired by H.G. Wells)Cast:Nigel PalfremanPeter FockNikki HunterNeil McLeod  Originally broadcast on Artsound Radio Theatre, Artsound FM Canberra Australia in 2023

THE TRIP HOMEAnne and Louise are heading home for Christmas.  The road is dark, the rain is heavy and there is something on the roof of the car….Written by Bart MeehanCast: Nikki Hunter Penny Hunt Originally broadcast on Artsound Radio Theatre, Artsound FM Canberra Australia in 2023

THE BLACK VEIL A young doctor is visited by a mysterious woman wearing a black veil who makes a strange request ….From a story by Charles DickensAdapted by Bart MeehanDirected by Tony TurnerCast:Elaine Noon Peter HollandPenny HuntOriginally broadcast on Artsound Radio Theatre, Artsound FM Canberra Australia in 2023

MR HAYS’ MEMORY MACHINE Mr Hays has been sent to the department store to purchase….what was it his wife wanted?   Will his memory system help him remember?  Written by Bart Meehan loosely adapted from the short story by Charles Battell Loomis Directed and performed by Tony TurnerThis play was originally broadcast on ArtSound FM, Canberra Australia, in 2022. 

OPEN MICBackstage waiting to go on…terrifying! A monologue performed by Stefanie Lekkas.Written by Bart Meehan.First broadcast on ArtSound FM Canberra in 2022.

MR TILLEY’S SEANCEMr Tilley, recently departed, attends a seance where he is the centre of attention…CastTony Turner Nikki Hunter Elaine Noon Written by Bart Meehan (Loosely adapted from the short story by E.F. Benson)Directed by Tony Turner The play was originally broadcast on ArtSound FM, Canberra in 2022. 

THE CONTRACT The contract was straight forward…or was it? You should always read the fine print.Written by Bart MeehanDirected by Tony Turner Cast Graham Robertson This play was originally broadcast on ArtSound FM, Canberra in 2021. (Rebroadcast on 2NVR, Nambucca in 2022) 

BLACKMAILLondon 1920A man is approached on a busy street with a demand: “Give me £10 and I won’t say nothing.” Credits Written by Bart Meehan (inspired by the short story by John Galsworthy)Directed by Tony TurnerCast:Geoffrey BornyLainie Hart Tony Turner The play was originally broadcast on ArtSound FM, Canberra in 2022. 

SHERLOCK HOLMES’ CHRISTMAS The world’s greatest detective has to solve the curious case of a diamond in a Christmas goose.  Based on the short story, The Case of Blue Carbuncle by Arthur Conan Doyle.Adapted by Bart Meehan Directed by Tony TurnerCast:Tony Turner as HolmesGeoffrey Borny as WatsonNikki Hunter as Mrs Hudson Nigel Palfreman as PatersonNeil McLeod as BakerAdam Salter as Ryder Elaine Noon as Mrs Breckenridge The play was produced in collaboration with ArtSound FM Canberra and originally broadcast on Christmas Day, 2022.  

THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS BY KENNETH GRAHAMEEPISODE 9 - THE BATTLE OF TOAD HALLThe Wind in the Willows is a new 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.

THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS BY KENNETH GRAHAMEEPISODE 8 - THE HOMECOMINGThe Wind in the Willows is a new 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.

THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS BY KENNETH GRAHAMEEPISODE 7 - ON THE RIVERThe Wind in the Willows is a new 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.

THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS BY KENNETH GRAHAMEEPISODE 6 - THE ESCAPE The Wind in the Willows is a new 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 Toad, The Engine Driver, The Gaoler’s Daughter and The Narrator The Wind in the Willows was originally broadcast on ArtSound FM, Canberra in 2022.

THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS BY KENNETH GRAHAMEEPISODE 5 - TOAD ON THE ROADThe Wind in the Willows is a new 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 Mole, Ratty, Badger, Toad, The Magistrate and The Narrator. The Wind in the Willows was originally broadcast on ArtSound FM, Canberra in 2022.

THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS BY KENNETH GRAHAMEEPISODE 4 - MR BADGERThe Wind in the Willows is a new 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 Mole, Ratty, Badger, Otter and The Narrator The Wind in the Willows was originally broadcast on ArtSound FM, Canberra in 2022.

THE WND IN THE WILLOWS BY KENNETH GRAHAMEEPISODE 3 - THE WILD WOODThe Wind in the Willows is a new 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 Mole and Ratty. The Wind in the Willows was originally broadcast on ArtSound FM, Canberra in 2022.