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In the first of our showcase series of articles – we’ve chosen to focus on audio producer “Dark Smile”.
Dark Smile Website

“Dark Smile Productions are valiantly fighting to keep the flame of genuine quality audio theatre alive. In a world dominated by the tyranny of the image they will not let the most potent storytelling medium be overlooked.”
Dirk Maggs

Dark Smile has a diverse range of shows in its cataogue, from spine chilling supernatural tales, to sci-fi, drama, documentaries and more! They have shows available on CD or to listen online. Their most recent show is the excellent sci-fi pilot:

You can also listen to their ongoing series (in collaboration with Made In Manchester and The Independent) on The Independent website. Here are the direct links and a quick blurb on each show:

Turing’s Test Listen Now

Turing’s Test examines the scientist’s legacy in the field of artificial intelligence and the personal tragedy of his suicide through a deathbed dialogue with a “machine” played by actor Paul Kendrick.

Suzie Pugh and the Monster Too Listen Now

It was very very nearly, almost just about the time for Christmas, and far above the birds and the clouds and the aeroplanes – something was coming to earth. Something big and wobbly and incredibly strange…

Death In Genoa Listen Now

In the week of the 109th anniversary of Oscar Wilde’s death, The Independent is giving you an exclusive chance to listen to and download a new drama by Made in Manchester/Dark Smile, written by Thomas Wright, about the 19th Century writer, wit and raconteur.

We hope you enjoy Dark Smile’s output. And don’t forget to follow them on Facebook

Stay tuned for a future episode of “The Nothing Chronicle” and our “audio round-up” of the shows we’ve been listening to, including some of Dark Smile’s work!