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Drama: Graeae's Midwich Cuckoos

Tyrone Huggins

Alexandra Mathie

Cherylee Houston

Hermon Berhane

Adam Ali

Terri Donovan

John Wyndham

Roy Williams

Polly Thomas

Jenny Sealey

Eloise Whitmore

Drama on 4: Graeae's Midwich Cuckoos: Episode 2

Graeae's Midwich Cuckoos

Episode 2

BBC Radio 4 - Drama on 4, Graeae's Midwich Cuckoos, Episode 2

As the Cuckoos' powers grow, so fears grow for their safety and the safety of others.

As the Cuckoos' extraordinary powers grow, so fears grow for their and the safety of others. Michaela is increasingly at loggerheads with her father over how to deal with them.

A bold new version of John Wyndham's science fiction classic by Graeae, a disabled led theatre company. 

Jenny Sealey, Graeae's artistic director, has her own understanding of The Midwich Cuckoos, based on growing up feeling different and has cast deaf and disabled actors who also identify with the Cuckoos and what it is to be 'other' in society. 

While being faithful to the original, this production brings a new sensitivity to the iconic novel, trying to grapple with the complexity of difference. 

This brave modernisation is by award winning writer Roy Williams, with original music from composer Oliver Vibrans.

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As the Cuckoos' extraordinary powers grow, so fears grow for their and the safety of others. Michaela is increasingly at loggerheads with her father over how to deal with the Cuckoos, as the stakes get higher. 

Composer.....................................Oliver Vibrans 
Co-directors...................................Polly Thomas and Jenny Sealey
Sound designer/Producer.................... Eloise Whitmore
Studio engineer...............................Lee Aston
Shadow writer................................Amy Bethan Evans
BSL interpreters..............................Ruth Andrews, Beverley Roberts, Tony Redshaw
Production coordinator.....................Sarah Kenny
Executive Producer..........................Joby Waldman

A Naked Productions/Graeae Theatre co-production for BBC Radio 4.

Drama on 4: Graeae's Midwich Cuckoos

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Disabled-led theatre company Graeae's bold version of John Wyndham's sci-fi classic.

Bold version of John Wyndham's science fiction classic by Graeae, a disabled-led theatre company. Adapted by Roy Williams.

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