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Original short fiction by Caitlin Magnall-Kearns and by Peter Jordan.

‘Her Voice’ by Caitlin Magnall-Kearns, read by Chris Robinson. ‘Enjoy the Show’ by Peter Jordan, read by Niall Cusack.

Her Voice
It's that time of year when pupils audition for the end of year talent show, much to their drama teacher's despair. As read by Chris Robinson.
The Author
Caitlin Magnall-Kearns is a writer based in East Belfast. She was a finalist in the London Independent Story Prize 2020 and was chosen to be a part of the Lyric Theatre Belfast’s New Playwrights Programme in 2021. 

Enjoy the Show
Arriving at his new parochial house, Father Behan decides to set himself apart from his predecessor. As read by Niall Cusack.
The Author
Peter Jordan is a short story writer from Belfast. He has won the Bare Fiction Prize, came second in the Fish, and was shortlisted for both the Bridport Flash and the Bath Flash & Short Story Prizes, amongst others. Over 50 of his stories have appeared in literary magazines, journals and anthologies. His essays have been published at Thresholds and TSS Publishing & Retreat West. He has also been nominated for Best of ‘net, Best Small Fictions and a Pushcart Prize. His award-winning short story collection, Calls to distant places, was released in August 2019. His story ‘The Stigmata’ was broadcast as part of BBC Radio Ulster’s Storytellers series ‘New Writers, Short Stories’.
Produced by Michael Shannon
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