Three Sisters Rewired by Polly Thomas & Jenny Sealey

A radical reworking of Anton Chekhov’s classic Three Sisters for BBC Radio 4, written and directed by Jenny Sealey and Polly Thomas.

On an isolated farm in 21st century Yorkshire, three sisters struggle to survive on a financially draining farm, with intermittent internet, and a pervading sense of dislocation from the real world.

With the titular three sisters played by three Deaf actors – Genevieve Barr, Lara Steward and Alexandra James – Three Sisters Rewired breaks new ground, reimagining the story through the prism of deafness, exploring isolation and stagnation in the modern world.

Three Sisters Rewired is about how we listen or don’t listen, how whether we are deaf or not, we all have selective communication, closing our ears and eyes to the world around us.

The cast is a mix of Deaf, disabled and non-disabled actors. The flute is played by Deaf flautist, Ruth Montgomery, who taught herself to play through the vibrations of the instrument. Three Sisters Rewired is another bold contemporary audio drama from the combined talents of the Graeae Theatre and Naked Productions team - Chekhov as never before.

Episode 1 00:00

We meet Olivia, Maisie and Iris on Iris’ 20th birthday. Olivia, the eldest, is single and a teacher in an all girls school; Maisie works the farm, and is unhappily married to local teacher, Kevin; Iris is a vlogger, hoping army boy Tyrone – or maybe Sean - will take her to the bright lights of London. Angus, their brother, is a thwarted Quietism academic, trapped by his love for local small- town girl Natalie.

Cast
Olivia………………Genevieve Barr
Maisie ………………..Lara Steward
Iris…………………Alexandra James
Angus…………….Jonathan Keeble
Natalie……………Steph Lacey
Anna………………Kay Purcell
Victoria……………Alexandra Mathie
Tyrone…………….Tachia Newall
Sean………………Chris Jack

With the titular three sisters played by three Deaf actors – Genevieve Barr, Lara Steward and Alexandra James – Three Sisters Rewired breaks new ground, reimagining the story through the prism of deafness, exploring isolation and stagnation in the modern world.

Three Sisters Rewired is about how we listen or don’t listen, how whether we are deaf or not, we all have selective communication, closing our ears and eyes to the world around us.

Episode 2 56:43
Another year has passed, it is New Year’s Eve. There has been a flood in the town, and the sisters are offering shelter to those flooded out. Angus has gambled more than ever. Natalie is ruling the house and angling to get rid of loyal servant Anna, who knows too much. Tensions in the house are higher than ever.

Six months later, the battalion is leaving; Iris is marrying Tyrone and moving to London; Olivia has a new job in Scotland; and Maisie is tempted to leave to follow Victoria to London. Angus is left to manage the farm - unhappily, as his wife openly conducts her affair with the Mayor. But will those who escape actually make it?

Cast:
Olivia………………Genevieve Barr
Maisie ………………..Lara Steward
Iris…………………Alexandra James
Angus…………….Jonathan Keeble
Natalie……………Steph Lacey
Anna………………Kay Purcell
Victoria……………Alexandra Mathie
Tyrone…………….Tachia Newall
Sean………………Chris Jack

Broadcast
Sat 21 Dec 2019

Episode 2
Another year has passed, it is New Year’s Eve. There has been a flood in the town, and the sisters are offering shelter to those flooded out. Angus has gambled more than ever. Natalie is ruling the house and angling to get rid of loyal servant Anna, who knows too much. Tensions in the house are higher than ever.

Six months later, the battalion is leaving; Iris is marrying Tyrone and moving to London; Olivia has a new job in Scotland; and Maisie is tempted to leave to follow Victoria to London. Angus is left to manage the farm - unhappily, as his wife openly conducts her affair with the Mayor. But will those who escape actually make it?

Cast:
Olivia………………Genevieve Barr
Maisie ………………..Lara Steward
Iris…………………Alexandra James
Angus…………….Jonathan Keeble
Natalie……………Steph Lacey
Anna………………Kay Purcell
Victoria……………Alexandra Mathie
Tyrone…………….Tachia Newall
Sean………………Chris Jack

Original music by Alice Trueman
Flute played by Ruth Montgomery

Broadcast

Sat 21 Dec 2019
14:30
BBC RADIO 4

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