History is about to misbehave

Inspired by the history of the City of York’s coaching inns, INNovating is a three-part audio drama that evokes the sounds and stories of these vibrant places of hospitality for travellers in the 1820s, stopping off on their journey along the Great North Road.

Co-created by community researchers and actors, INNovating is written by Paul Birch and directed by Kate Valentine. The audio drama is a binaural experience, best listened to through headphones.

For more information to to www.innovating.co.uk

Cast

Jem – Christie Barnes

Coachman Tom – Phil Massey

Mrs Hammerton – Emma Wise

Parson – Paul Birch

Dragoon – Charlie Cayzer

Market Boy – Aaron Birch

Mr Hammerton – Mark Gowland

Oyster Seller – Kirsty O’Rourke

Peter – Paul Birch

Jane – Livy Potter

Annie – Julie Speedie

Mrs Flowers – Heather Carter

Jake – Mark Gowland

Production

Writer – Paul Birch

Director – Kate Valentine

Sound Designer – Matteo Falco

Composer – Cristina Crespo

Production Assistant – Kirsty O’Rourke

Production Runner – Charlie Cayzer

Research

Sylvia Hogarth

Peter Hogarth

History is about to misbehave is a series of audio dramas, artistic creations and interviews inspired by the archive and local history collections relating to York.