3. Of Wessex & Grandma’s Home

Fresh storytelling from first time writers and producers as part of BBC Introducing Arts supported by BBC Arts and Arts Council England.

Writer, broadcaster and musician Paul Dodgson presents two thought provoking short dramas from the next generation of dramatists.

Of Wessex by Saskia Black is a magical time-hopping drama exploring the effects of grief and the nature of sisterhood. When Scarlett discovers she can travel back in time, she retreats to one of the happiest moments of her childhood: up on St. Catherine’s Hill in Winchester with her sister and dad, searching for the sleeping wizard Merlin. The play stars Laura Hanna, Samantha Hudson and Steve Newman. The composer is Nick Murray The co-producer is Antosh Wojcik and the executive producer is Jeremy Routledge. Of Wessex is a Calling the Shots production.

Grandma’s Home tells the story of two grandchildren who go in search for their Grandma in the middle of the night, discovering a magical world that teaches them the harsh truth of their ancestry. A brutal journey reveals a magic that grows from self-belief and confidence in identity.

George Morgan: Writer / Director
Hannah Zoé Ankrah: Jayda
Anni Domingo: Grandma & Warrior
McMillan Ngwenya: Malachi
Kathryn Roth: Colony of Bees
Paul Bassett Davies: Trader
Sound Designer: Iain Hunter
Executive Producer: Sara Davies
Grandma’s home is a Pier Production

Presented and produced by Paul Dodgson for BBC Radio 4 Extra