A collection of monologues that go bump in the night.  

Join host Daniella Down and guest co-host Sairah Erens for this episode that showcases three original monologues that creatively interpret the theme, spooked: From a drunken dare that takes a very dark turn to how one woman cannot stand blasted Trick or Treaters to a trumpeter with a spooky connection to Stevie Wonder. We've got only treats and no tricks lined up for you in this episode. And nothing too scary!

Monologues:

'The Dark Path' written and performed by Oliver Boon

'Horns For Stevie Wonder' written and performed by Loveday Smith 

'Spoopy' written by Hugh Mackay, performed by Joanna Lucas

Content note: this episode contains some swears and darker themes and so may not be suitable for younger ears.

The Monologue Podcast music is by James Cook. Find out more about James's composition, producing, and musicianship at jamescookcomposition.com or on Instagram.

This podcast is brought to you by Orange Theatre Company, Amsterdam's English language theatre.

Thanks to Mate Made Music for use of their studio.

The Monologue podcast's home is on Anchor. You can also listen via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker.

Keep up to date with all things monologue-related by following us on Instagram: @themonologuepodcast

If you'd like to submit a monologue for next month's episode — the theme being 'TRUTH' — please send us your 5-8 minute monologue (about 700-1100 words) to [email protected] by November 15th. Happy monologuing!

To celebrate the launch of the podcast, we've got a treat for you: a bonus monologue! '99 bottles' is written and performed by our host, Daniella Down. It tells the story of the Corona Crisis from a very unlikely source: a bottle of Corona beer. It’s actually a monologue she wrote write at the beginning of lockdown that ended up being the catalyst for this creating this podcast. Inspiration for this monologue came from one of her favourite podcasts, Everything Is Alive. 

Content note: this bonus episode contains some swears and may not be suitable for younger ears.

The Monologue Podcast music is by James Cook. Find out more about James's composition, producing, and musicianship at jamescookcomposition.com or on Instagram.

This podcast is brought to you by Orange Theatre Company, Amsterdam's English language theatre.

Thanks to Mate Made Music for use of their studio.

The Monologue podcast's home is on Anchor. You can also listen via Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker.

Keep up to date with all things monologue-related by following us on Instagram: @themonologuepodcast

If you'd like to submit a monologue for next month's episode, please submit your 5-8 minute monologue (about 800-1200 words) to [email protected] by October 15th. The theme of the episode is 'SPOOKED'.  Interperate that how you will. Happy monologuing!

An unusual collection of monologues during life at 1.5 metres.

This episode showcases three new monologues that couldn’t be more different. They each delve into this episode’s theme, the ongoing global crisis that seems to be 2020... from natural disasters of biblical proportion to the diabolical political landscape to the outrageous and ongoing police brutality and the unrest in opposition to it. Did we miss something? Oh, yes. Corona. This episode unleashes pure, unadulterated COVID crisis-creativity as you've never heard before. Trust me, these monologues today will leave you breathless… pardon the pun.

Monologues:

'COVID Rant' written and performed by Mike Philips Gomez

'Painting Little i's' written and performed by Alex Baggot

'My Side Of The Glass' written and performed by Hugh Mackay

Content note: this episode contains explicit themes and language and not suitable for younger ears. 

The Monologue Podcast music is by James Cook. Find out more about James's composition, producing, and musicianship at jamescookcomposition.com or on Instagram. 

This podcast is brought to you by Orange Theatre Company, Amsterdam's English language theatre. 

Thanks to Mate Made Music for use of their studio.  

The Monologue podcast's home is on Anchor. You can also listen via Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker. 

Keep up to date with all things monologue-related by following us on Instagram: @themonologuepodcast

If you'd like to submit a monologue for next month's episode, please submit your 5-8 minute monologue (about 800-1200 words) to [email protected] by October 15th. The theme of the episode is 'SPOOKED'.  Interperate that how you will. Happy monologuing! 

Story- and theatre-lovers rejoice! Check out the preview of a brand new podcast that showcases new writing in the form monologues read by actors. It's like going to the theatre from the comfort of your earphones. 

First episode launching soon! Stay up to date by following @themonologuepodcast on Instagram 

Brought to you by Orange Theatre Company, Amsterdam's English language theatre co. 

Hosted by Daniella Down

Original music by James Cook Composition