S2 E7 The Trojans: 884 PRIAMUS

Priamus - Trojan series, Tales of the Night Sky Podcast

In this second Trojan episode, King Priam remembers all that was lost in the first terrible siege of Troy. This original series was co-created with Chris Mack and KJ Dwyer.
And the original concept was sparked off in our writers’ group, run by Chris Mack. Starring Les Clack. Written and directed by Bibi Jacob.Original violin compositions and … Read moreS2 E7 The Trojans: 884 PRIAMUS

S2 E6 The Trojans: 17314 AISAKOS

Trojan series - Tales of the Night Sky podcast

In this special series, Tales of the Night Sky takes you into the heart of a large group of asteroids that orbit with Jupiter around the sun. These two camps of heavenly bodies – the Greeks leading and the Trojans trailing Jupiter  – are known as the Trojan asteroids. Each identified asteroid is named after … Read moreS2 E6 The Trojans: 17314 AISAKOS

S2 E5 Helen: The Constellation of Cygnus

Cygnus - Tales of the Night Sky podcast

She was known as Helen of Sparta until her face launched a thousand ships and started the Trojan War. Now Helen of Troy examines the multiple versions of her life – sifting through the beauty and sorrow – as the battle rages on outside. Written and directed by Bibi Jacob.Starring Hester Wilcox as Helen.Original violin, … Read moreS2 E5 Helen: The Constellation of Cygnus

S2 Bonus Episode: Delphinus, Dionysus & Arion

Delphinus Bonus Episode - Tales of the Night Sky Podcast

The party in the sea realm is fizzling out and the gossip Kat* finds herself left behind by her friend Lalli.* While looking for him, she stumbles upon a terrible truth. *KATALALIA meaning gossip or defamation in Ancient Greek. Written by Morag Cross.Starring Morag Cross as Kat.Featuring Nigel Pilkington and Doug Rand.Directed by Bibi Jacob.Production … Read moreS2 Bonus Episode: Delphinus, Dionysus & Arion

S2 E2 Thetis & Amphitrite: The Constellation of Delphinus

Delphinus-Tales of the Night sky Podcast

It’s party time in the sea realm – the Nereid Amphitrite is about to wed Poseidon – but she’s having second thoughts. Can her sister Thetis persuade her to tie the knot in time? And what’s really behind the ominous rumours the party guests are spreading? This episode was written and directed by Bibi Jacob.Production … Read moreS2 E2 Thetis & Amphitrite: The Constellation of Delphinus

S2 E1 Ganymede: The Constellation of Aquarius

Ganymede - Tales of the Night Sky

Ganymede, Prince of Troy, shuns the company of men and only finds pleasure in nature. But when his exceptional beauty comes to the attention of men and gods, his life will never be the same. This episode was written and performed by Mitchell Moreno. Direction by Bibi Jacob.Sound and production by Geoff Chong. Recorded in the … Read moreS2 E1 Ganymede: The Constellation of Aquarius

Bonus Episode: Zagreus

Zagreus, Greek Mythology

In this, the final episode of Season 1, discover the surprising and shocking myth of Zagreus, the horned baby. Sensitive listeners be warned: the story contains violence and allusions to incest and rape. Adapted, narrated and directed by Bibi Jacob. 
Original music, sound and production by Geoff Chong.
 Extracts of Chloe Dunn’s music from the … Read moreBonus Episode: Zagreus

16 Orpheus & Persephone: The Constellation of Lyra, Part 2

Orpheus & Persephone, Greek Mythology

Persephone, Queen of the Underworld, recounts Orpheus’ extraordinary descent into her kingdom and her own shocking abduction. Written and directed by Bibi Jacob.Sound and production by Geoff Chong.Starring Chloe Dunn as Persephone and Chris Mack as Hermes.Original violin, viola and vocal compositions written and performed by Chloe Dunn. Download the episode!