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The Royal by Christina Lewis
Northern Broadsides and Arvon are thrilled to release a brand-new audio story, The Royal, by Christina Lewis, read by actor Julie Hesmondhalgh.
The Royal is the winning story in Winter Tales, an annual writing competition celebrating short stories inspired by the season. Two runners-up, Sunny Inside by Ruth Bushi and A Recipe for Enchiladas by Ruby Martin, are also showcased for readers to enjoy.
About The Royal:
Nine-year-old Denny’s snow day starts with chaos: a tiny sister on the loose, a stressed mum, and a town trapped in winter. But when they open the local cinema to shelter the town, Denny learns how love, family, and shared moments can melt grief and turn ordinary days into treasures.
The winner, Christina Lewis, is a script and short story writer based in the North, and was Writer in Residence at HMP Hull and Whitby’s Pannett Park. She’s also been a First Story Writer in Residence for ten years, working in educational settings in Hull, Bradford and Scarborough, and runs creative writing workshops across the region. Lewis also received the top prize of £750 for the story.
The Royal is read by Accrington-born actor, Julie Hesmondhalgh, known for her work in Mr Bates vs the Post Office, Coronation Street, and Broadchurch. Julie is also a regular voice on BBC Radio 4.
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By Northern BroadsidesNorthern Broadsides and Arvon are thrilled to release a brand-new audio story, The Royal, by Christina Lewis, read by actor Julie Hesmondhalgh.
The Royal is the winning story in Winter Tales, an annual writing competition celebrating short stories inspired by the season. Two runners-up, Sunny Inside by Ruth Bushi and A Recipe for Enchiladas by Ruby Martin, are also showcased for readers to enjoy.
About The Royal:
Nine-year-old Denny’s snow day starts with chaos: a tiny sister on the loose, a stressed mum, and a town trapped in winter. But when they open the local cinema to shelter the town, Denny learns how love, family, and shared moments can melt grief and turn ordinary days into treasures.
The winner, Christina Lewis, is a script and short story writer based in the North, and was Writer in Residence at HMP Hull and Whitby’s Pannett Park. She’s also been a First Story Writer in Residence for ten years, working in educational settings in Hull, Bradford and Scarborough, and runs creative writing workshops across the region. Lewis also received the top prize of £750 for the story.
The Royal is read by Accrington-born actor, Julie Hesmondhalgh, known for her work in Mr Bates vs the Post Office, Coronation Street, and Broadchurch. Julie is also a regular voice on BBC Radio 4.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.