Acting for radio drama is a sector many voices want to break into, however, doing so is often easier said than done. Acting for the microphone is a nuanced skill and to give you a taste of what is needed, we have invited Andrew Mark Sewell to host a 2-hour radio drama masterclass!
In this workshop, Andrew will share his experience and direct readers in an extract of text from a radio drama he recently directed. There will also be a Q&A at the end so you will have the opportunity to pick Andrew’s brains about all things radio drama. Tickets are limited to give as many readers as possible the opportunity to perform.
And if all of that isn’t making you want to buy a ticket right this second, below is some more information about Andrew to tickle your fancy!
Founder of transmedia company B7 Media, Andrew Mark Sewell is a former senior BBC executive and now multi award-winning indie filmmaker and radio drama producer/director whose name has become synonymous with a new wave of cinematic sounding audio drama.
Winner of the prestigious New York Festivals Radio ‘Best Director’ award for BBC Radio 4 dramas I, Robot and Barred, Sewell has also been twice nominated as ‘Best Drama Producer’ at the Audio Production Awards (2015 & 2017).
Notable drama productions for BBC Radio 4 include Ray Bradbury’s The Martian Chronicles, cult BBC sci-fi series Blake’s 7, Isaac Asimov’s I, Robot and the acclaimed Dan Dare: The Audio Adventures series (inspired by the 1950s Eagle comic). Series for Audible Original’s include the docudrama The Space Race and psychological sci-fi thriller, The Effect. Most recently Sewell co-created and directed Greenborne a new post-COVID radio soap opera launched across the UK, sci-fi comedy Venna’s Planet (based on Robin Evans’ graphic novel) and for BBC Radio 4 a modern adaptation of the ancient Indian poem Mahabharata dramatised as a gripping family saga set in 21st century Mumbai. Future projects include the audio and graphic novel sci-fi thriller Pilgrim, and 1940s wartime naval drama Unsinkable starring Brian Cox, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Nathalie Emmanuel and John Malkovich.
Please note that there will be no refunds for this event. The event will be filmed so if you cannot attend, you will receive a copy of the film.
Student tickets are on offer to anyone in full time education.
