Adaptations
I've written twelve adaptions of classic, cult and dangerous novels and autobiographies for radio. All are full cast drama productions and most of them are serials. See my blog about the writer's responsibilities while adapting true stories.
Select each drama to find out more. Some have links to listen online.
Girl of the Sea of Cortez Peter Benchley's (Jaws) eco-fable, of a Mexican girl protecting a marine habitat. Listen here
Ring. Koji Suzuki's classic horror produced in binaural audio. If you dare... Listen here
Drama serial of Janet Frame's magnificent autobiography. Two one hour episodes.
We Need to talk about Kevin. Drama adaptation of Shriver's novel (10 parts). Listen here
The Great Swim
The Great Swim. Adaptation of Gavin Mortimer's book about Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to swim The Channel.
Shadowbahn
The Heart of Darkness. Conrad's seminal journey in search of Kurtz and the heart of man. A retelling with black voices. Listen here
Two on a Tower by Thomas Hardy. Love and astronomy told (two one-hour episodes. Listen here
Shadowbahn. In Steve Erickson's cult novel the twin towers rematrialise in North Dakota. A road trip of US politics and music. Playlist here
The Beacon. Adaptation of Susan Hill's novel about family and reconstructed memory. Five part series.
Stage adaption of three M. R. James' supernatural tales. Tour commissioned by Eastern Angles
Adaptation of five short stories from the notorious Pan Horror collection. Blog here
The Owl Service. Stage adaption of Alan Garner's haunting YA modern myth.