Seven Songs for Simon Dixelius 

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Seven Songs for Simon Dixelius

Arthur Darvill

Kerry Gooderson

Ryan Early

Hannah McPake

Ffion Edwards

Rose Johnson

Lucy Rivers

Sebastian Baczkiewicz

Helen Perry

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Simon's heartbroken and he is being stalked by a choir. Sebastian Baczkiewicz's drama.

4 Extra Debut. After being jilted at the altar, Simon is being stalked by a choir who sing love songs at him. Starring Arthur Darvill.

Simon Dixelius' life just got very strange. 

Since being jilted on his wedding day Simon is experiencing a strange form of heartache - a girl group in the classic mould, adorned in shimmering dresses, keep following him around and singing love songs at him. 

Only no one else can see or hear them. 

As Simon attempts to understand his new affliction he undergoes a journey of self-discovery. 

An original drama with songs by Sebastian Baczkiewicz. 

Simon Dixelius ...... Arthur Darvill
Kiyoko Jones ...... Kerry Gooderson
Larry ...... Ryan Early
Imogen ...... Hannah McPake

Choir:  Ffion Edwards and Rose Johnson

Lead Vocalist and Musical Director: Lucy Rivers

Director:  Helen Perry

A BBC Cymru/Wales production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in June 2018.

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