Devon Girl

Name: Devon Girl
Brand: Blackstone Audiobooks
Availability: InStock
Author: Zalie Burrow
ISBN: 9781504748001

Author: Zalie Burrow, the Wireless Theatre Company

Narrator: a full cast

Unabridged: 1 hr 12 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Design Sound Productions

Published: 06/28/2016

Categories: Nonfiction, Performing Arts, Comedy

Synopsis

Have you ever wondered what life would be like as a young woman running a farm? Sally Anne Criplett is just that girl.Living with her mole-obsessed, gun-happy, cider-drinking father, Sally has her work cut out. But with the love of local farm boy Johnny Hutchins and their mutual passion for Elvis and farm machinery, life can be full of frolics.Devon Girl is a light-hearted look at farming with a fair sprinkling of colorful locals, such as the adorable best friend Mary, an imposing lesbian vicar, and local irresistible calf dealer Richard Sucksmith. Grab a cup of tea and sit back for a bit of a giggle with this British comedy directed by multiple award–winning BBC producer Cherry Cookson.

About Zalie Burrow

Zalie Burrow trained at the Guildford School of Acting on the Musical Theatre course. Her theater credits include Janet in the West End production of The Rocky Horror Show, Miranda in Forbidden Planet and Claire de Loone in On the Town. She has toured extensively with many shows and has worked in repertory theater on several new productions, creating the roles of Kate in Blue Moon and Stella in Three Steps to Heaven. Zalie is passionate about live theater, particularly musicals, but having two young sons has changed her direction a little. She now voices radio and television commercials, and cartoons with Just Voices

About the Wireless Theatre Company

The Wireless Theatre Company is an award-winning radio drama group based in London. Their talented team of actors, directors, and writers hail from some of England’s most prestigious theatrical institutions, including the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, the East 15 Acting School, and London’s West End theater district. Their original and innovative radio plays have included such notable English actors as Stephen Fry, Abi Titmuss, Brian Blessed, Prunella Scales, Timothy West, Jo Brand, and Nicholas Parsons. Their studio and live radio drama productions cover all genres, including mystery, comedy, drama, science fiction, fantasy, horror, and thrillers.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Page

I had the audio version which seemed like an over acted radio skit. I hope the actual book doesn't read like a bad caricature of life on an Irish farm but I won't be wasting my library borrows to find out.......more

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“To be there when a Wireless Theatre live radio drama is being recorded is thrilling!” Guardian (London)

“The Wireless Theatre Company excels at its art. A true find for all audio enthusiasts!” Regent

“The judges loved the refreshing nature of these online (radio) dramas…They were impressed with the high production values and creative use of audio and also enjoyed the use of live recordings. Judges also noted the impressive lineup of professionals working with the company.” The Radio Academy, praise for the Wireless Theatre Company