Dearbhla Ashe has always wanted a career in comedy, and has suffered hard to get as far as she has - a nightly show in a dilapidated hotel on a sleepy coastal town in Maine. It might be enough, but the appearance of a young, new comedic star forces her to choose whether to foster new talent or fight for her own position on stage.

Listen in for Part 1 of the riveting new work of audio horror, THE DEVIL'S CHAIR, by Irish playwright and actress Méabh de Brún (The Silt Verses, Secret of St. Kilda).

Written by Méabh de Brún

Starring Méabh de Brún

Directed by Fred Greenhalgh

Produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Ella Watts.

Dialogue editing, sound design, music by Katharine Seaton.

Recorded at Soundcaster Studios in Dublin Ireland.

A Dagaz Media Production

Undertow is a production of Realm, hosted by Fred Greenhalgh.

Produced by Nicole Kreutter. Associate produced by Devin Shepherd. Executive produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Molly Barton.

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