Our heroes Atom & Luna (left home alone by their mother) are saved from starvation by the arrival of their magical child minder, Iffly Sney.
But Iffly falls terribly ill and only the twins can save him. They must seek out the mysterious Old Mother Redbeard.
And so begins Atom & Luna’s journey into the heart of the forest that will change their lives forever.
Chronicle One - Tales from the Forest
TALES FROM THE FOREST is a series of audio tales (each a story in its own right) which introduce us to the magical forest our heroes must pass through in order to find Old Mother Redbeard. Each tale is written by BBC 6 Music’s Murray Lachlan Young, with music by Paul Hartnoll (Orbital), creatively directed by Nina Hajiyianni and with illustrations by Bek Palmer
TALES FROM THE FOREST marks the start of THE CHRONICLES OF ATOM & LUNA, an epic tale which brings to life the magical world of Atom and Luna across a range of live and digital forms. The over arching story centres around 11 year old twins Atom & Luna – who are left home alone in the care of their magical child minder, Iffly Sney. But when Iffly falls terribly ill, only the twins can save him by seeking out the mysterious Old Mother Redbeard. It is a journey which will change their lives forever.
All six audio tales which make up Chronicle One are released free of charge (thanks to funding from the National Lottery via Arts Council England) as audio files and on YouTube with captions and BSL.
If you are interested in having Atom and Luna visit you digitally then please contact Matthew Linley on linleymatt@gmail.com
Chronicle One – TALES FROM THE FOREST
Episode One THE GREAT OAK
Episode Two FORTUNE AND THE TREE
Episode Three THE GLASS BALL
Episode Four THE FOOL
Episode Five THE LOVERS
Episode Six THE CHILDREN
Chronicle Two - Quest for Old Mother Redbeard
An interactive fairy tale with words from poet Murray Lachlan Young.
A playable AR (Augmented Reality) storybook game experience told through captivating poetry.
Atom & Luna need your help. Follow the map through the magical forest to find Old Mother Redbeard's Cottage and help her set the children free.
Mixing fairy tales with poetry and tech wizardry with fantasy. Watch a magical world appear on your kitchen table as you search for the mysterious Old Mother Redbeard.
For anyone ages 5 and over!
Available for free on android phones and iPhones and iPads
WHO ARE THE CHRONICLES OF ATOM & LUNA FOR?
- Children aged 5-11
- Their families, carers. grandparents and so on
- Fans of Murray Lachlan Young
- Adults who have an interest in fantasy writing, story telling, poetry and spoken word
- Fans of JRR Tolkien, Harry Potter, His Dark Materials and Lemony Snicket
- Fans of Murray Lachlan Young’s work
Running alongside our story telling we are running an interactive programme for schools, for more about that do be in contact with Matthew on linleymatt@gmail.com
HOW OUR STORY WILL BE TOLD
- Our six audio tales will go back and forward in time exploring the magical world of the forest that Atom and Luna must cross to save Iffly Sney.
- We will develop these tales in to visual stories ready for Christmas time.
- Our story play – performed in a theatre, library or community space near you in Autumn 21 and Spring 22.
- And finally our story book brings all these strands together in one compelling tale.
How much of Atom and Luna’s magical world will you explore with us?