Stories From The Grey Hill

The Wolfe of Badenoch by Benjamin Harris - Episode 1


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This month, our playwright is Benjamin Harris, who has written The Wolfe of Baddnock.

About the play:

Join Alexander Stuart, the roguish Wolfe of Badenoch, on his reckless pursuit of power in medieval Scotland. Despite being the illegitimate son of the king., Alexander is determined to regain his lost titles and lands after being exiled from the realm.

One day, a mysterious stranger visits Alexander's stronghold with a proposition to help him reclaim his former glory. Alexander takes this opportunity to recount his scandalous life story, starting from his early days of rebellion against the king alongside his father. Despite earning the permanent scorn of the crown prince, Alexander's father eventually claims the throne and rewards him with riches and responsibilities far beyond his station.

This audio performance details Alexander’s complicated relationships with his mistress Mary, the mother of his children, and his devious political dealings that won him the hand of the Countess of Ross and nearly half a kingdom. But eventually, his unquenchable ambition and lack of restraint catch up with him, and he loses everything.

The question remains: Will the stranger’s proposition be Alexander’s salvation or his undoing? Follow this gripping and gritty historical drama as Alexander dances with destiny to seize power in 14th-century Scotland.


⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠About Stories From The Grey Hill Podcast:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Is a podcast supporting and showcasing new Audio Theatre writing. Showcasing 12 playwrights and 14 actors, season 1 will last for one year! By subscribing, you support The Grey Hill in producing more new writing here in Scotland.


Season 1 Dates:

  • JAN 24 - Benjamin Harris- The Wolf of Badenoch
    • FEB - Susan Chaney – Beyond Ash Lagoon, First Love and The Precptory
      • MAR - Alyssa Osiecki - EssentialWork Only
        • APR - Crystal Galbraith – Prides a Riot
          • MAY - Fiona Black – Super Seniors
            • JUN - Liam Alexandru – Waiting for Mary, The Eulogy and A Matter of Time
              • JUL - Lila Malkonen – Tales of the Ferry Girl
                • AUG - Amy Hawes - Gameshow
                  • SEP - Vincent Maguire – Passport for a Terrorist, Leaving This Shore, Mick McGrory and The Crickets Stayed Home in Lubbock

                  • Plays available in full:

                    • OCT 23 - Sarah Hauck – Starr Crossed
                    • NOV - Phil Baarda – Bone Cave Man
                    • DEC - Birgit Itse – What is it we keep talking about, Pure Baltic and Time of Our Lives
                    • ...more
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