Scriptwriting for Radio PLays and Podcasts
Twenty-two writers embarked in January 2021 on a five-month journey to produce radio drama scripts that could potentially be broadcast on community radio and packaged as podcasts.
The doyen of West Australian theatre and radio drama veteran, Jenny Davis, from Perth, instructed the writers in scriptwriting for radio. Jenny returned to Esperance in March and offered individual feedback on each script. Kym ‘Bid’ Bidstrup a supported the playwrights through the process with advice from his acting experience and his technical skills, helping record and edit the scripts for broadcast along with Meredith Waters at community radio HopeFM. Bid also introduced the scriptwriters to podcasting as a platform for radio drama scripts.
The radio plays that were produced reflect a range of experiences related to ‘Living on the Edge’. Listen to these dramas by clicking on the links below.
The playwrights are grateful for the opportunity to develop their writing skills in new directions.
Duty and Beyond by Lois Saunders
Shrinking Violet by Kym ‘Bid’ Bidstrup
The Tchooger Bird Lady by Jen Morecombe
Adventures and Misadventures of Internet Dating for a Senior by Gillian White
Don’t Look Back by Dale Johnson
"Remember when...?" by Fiona Johnston
Brown Feathers in a Glass by Elizabeth Aberline
A Covid Conspiracy by Ronnie Young
Paper Planes by Thuriyya Ibrahim
Terminal by Elizabeth Aberline.
This project was presented by Esperance Community Arts with funding support from Horizon Power, Shire of Esperance , Lotterywest, Mt Burdett Foundation and Culture and the Arts WA and with creative and technical support from Jenny Davis (Theatre 180), Kym 'Bid’ Bidstrup (4th Mesa Productions), Meredith Waters (Hope FM) and Lois Saunders (project coordinator and initiator).
L-R: Jenny Davis, Lois Saunders, Kym 'Bid' Bidstrup & Meredith Waters
Sat, 29 MayEsperance29 May 2021, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm AWSTEsperance, The Esplanade, Esperance WA 6450, Australia
Sat, 29 MayThe Bijou Theatre29 May 2021, 9:00 am – 30 May 2021, 5:00 pmThe Bijou Theatre , 115 Dempster St, Esperance WA 6450, Australia
Fri, 28 MayThe Bijou Theatre, Esperance28 May 2021, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pmThe Bijou Theatre, Esperance, 115 Dempster St, Esperance WA 6450, Australia
Fri, 28 MayThe Bijou Theatre, Esperance28 May 2021, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pmThe Bijou Theatre, Esperance, 115 Dempster St, Esperance WA 6450, Australia
Sat, 22 MayEsperance Community Arts22 May 2021, 2:00 pm – 06 June 2021, 4:00 pmEsperance Community Arts , 67 Dempster St, Esperance WA 6450, Australia
Sat, 08 MayEsperance08 May 2021, 11:00 am – 1:00 pmEsperance, 67 Dempster St, Esperance WA 6450, Australia
Fri, 30 AprEsperance30 Apr 2021, 1:00 pm AWST – 11 May 2021, 4:00 pm AWSTEsperance, 67 Dempster St, Esperance WA 6450, Australia30 Apr 2021, 1:00 pm AWST – 11 May 2021, 4:00 pm AWSTEsperance, 67 Dempster St, Esperance WA 6450, AustraliaCreate your own artworks from recycled books. Drop into our open studio for an hour or two or three to work on your own book art creations for our Readers & Writers Esperance 2021 Exhibition. Please note that registration is not mandatory, drop in on the selected dates & time when you're free!
Sat, 17 AprEsperance17 Apr 2021, 10:00 am – 18 Apr 2021, 3:00 pmEsperance, 67 Dempster St, Esperance WA 6450, Australia17 Apr 2021, 10:00 am – 18 Apr 2021, 3:00 pmEsperance, 67 Dempster St, Esperance WA 6450, AustraliaCalling all fiction writers! Would you like some friendly and constructive feedback on something you’ve written? This two day workshop runs 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th April. Read more details below.
Sat, 10 AprEsperance10 Apr 2021, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pmEsperance, 67 Dempster St, Esperance WA 6450, Australia10 Apr 2021, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pmEsperance, 67 Dempster St, Esperance WA 6450, AustraliaWriter & actor “Bid” Bidstrup invites you to learn the basics of the global phenomenon that is podcasting. Whether it's for fun, profit or just to join the global conversation on your favourite subject, podcasting is now within the reach of virtually anyone with a computer and a good idea.
Sat, 10 AprEsperance Community Arts10 Apr 2021, 11:00 am – 1:00 pmEsperance Community Arts, 67 Dempster St, Esperance WA 6450, Australia10 Apr 2021, 11:00 am – 1:00 pmEsperance Community Arts, 67 Dempster St, Esperance WA 6450, AustraliaWorkshop facilitated by Megan Warren. Workshop Three - Art Journaling A different perspective on journaling, an introduction to art journaling and the options that it offers. Create a journal page from magazine or book images, add words or keep it as a visual entry. Click RSVP for more information.
Wed, 07 AprEsperance07 Apr 2021, 11:00 am – 13 May 2021, 1:00 pmEsperance, 67 Dempster St, Esperance WA 6450, Australia07 Apr 2021, 11:00 am – 13 May 2021, 1:00 pmEsperance, 67 Dempster St, Esperance WA 6450, Australiawork with you to help you tell your story, or the stories of others. Participants are encouraged to bring work with them, or start new work. This is an opportunity to share ideas and thoughts during the workshops in a safe and non-threatening space.
Sat, 27 MarEsperance Community Arts27 Mar 2021, 10:30 am – 28 Mar 2021, 3:30 pmEsperance Community Arts, 67 Dempster St, Esperance WA 6450, Australia27 Mar 2021, 10:30 am – 28 Mar 2021, 3:30 pmEsperance Community Arts, 67 Dempster St, Esperance WA 6450, AustraliaMusic lyric writing is a complex, mysterious art. In this workshop, novelist and award-winning songwriter Sam Carmody will examine the process of turning sounds into poetry and discuss the importance that imagery plays in writing effective, memorable lyrics. Click on 'Register'for more information.
Sat, 20 MarEsperance Community Arts20 Mar 2021, 10:30 am – 21 Mar 2021, 3:30 pmEsperance Community Arts, 67 Dempster St, Esperance WA 6450, Australia20 Mar 2021, 10:30 am – 21 Mar 2021, 3:30 pmEsperance Community Arts, 67 Dempster St, Esperance WA 6450, AustraliaPresented by Kerrie Argent Create your own journal from old books . Have you ever thought of up-cycling your old encyclopaedias to create journals that you can use for new work or to give away as gifts? This is a fun workshop over two days that allows you to give new life to old paper.
Tue, 16 MarEsperance16 Mar 2021, 3:30 pm – 18 Mar 2021, 5:00 pmEsperance, 67 Dempster St, Esperance WA 6450, Australia16 Mar 2021, 3:30 pm – 18 Mar 2021, 5:00 pmEsperance, 67 Dempster St, Esperance WA 6450, AustraliaArt-making is good for health and well being and can be lots of fun. These free community workshops are facilitated by visiting artist, Carol Thompson. Participants will create visual journals from old books whilst also exploring the idea of personal resilience.
Sat, 13 MarEsperance Community Arts13 Mar 2021, 10:30 am – 14 Mar 2021, 2:30 pmEsperance Community Arts, 67 Dempster St, Esperance WA 6450, Australia
Sat, 06 MarEsperance Community Arts06 Mar 2021, 11:00 am – 1:00 pmEsperance Community Arts, 67 Dempster St, Esperance WA 6450, Australia06 Mar 2021, 11:00 am – 1:00 pmEsperance Community Arts, 67 Dempster St, Esperance WA 6450, AustraliaOne workshop facilitated by Megan Warren. Workshop Two - Found Word Journaling Create a journal page using found words from old magazines or books, or use the words to jump start a journal entry. Participants will need a pen. Bring your own notebook / journal. Click on RSVP for more information.
Sat, 27 FebEsperance27 Feb 2021, 10:30 am AWST – 28 Feb 2021, 3:30 pm AWSTEsperance, 67 Dempster St, Esperance WA 6450, Australia27 Feb 2021, 10:30 am AWST – 28 Feb 2021, 3:30 pm AWSTEsperance, 67 Dempster St, Esperance WA 6450, AustraliaTwo workshops facilitated by Yann Toussaint over 27th & 28th February, 10.30-3.30 each day. Explore how environmental poetry, creative non-fiction, and ‘the new nature writing’ can help us give voice to the stories of this country and the more-than-human world we share.
Sat, 20 FebEsperance20 Feb 2021, 11:30 am – 21 Feb 2021, 3:30 pmEsperance, 67 Dempster St, Esperance WA 6450, Australia20 Feb 2021, 11:30 am – 21 Feb 2021, 3:30 pmEsperance, 67 Dempster St, Esperance WA 6450, AustraliaPresented by Perdita Phillips 11.30am - 3.30pm 20th Feb & 10am - 2.30pm 21st Feb: Create prints using sunlight, pages of old books and digital images at this two day workshop. Come along to day 1 to for an introduction to the cyanotype process or come along to both days to extend your skills.