Tales from the Forest - Episode 2
FORTUNE AND THE TREE
In which a young woman gets lost in the forest…
Written and told by Murray Lachlan Young
Welcome to our new story series for all lovers of words, myths and mystical maps aged 7 to 107.
The story series – called - TALES FROM THE FOREST is 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 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 in the heart of a magical forest. It is a journey which will change their lives forever.
Chronicle One consists of six audio tales exploring the magical forest Atom and Luna must pass through in order to find Old Mother Redbeard.
A special message from Murray for all our audio tales listeners…
“Thanks so much for listening – all of you. The biggest thing you can do to help us is share these stories with friends, family, neighbours – in fact anyone you think might enjoy listening. And if you’d like to support us financially too that would be grand – you can buy us a coffee over at buyusacoffee.com and all the money raised will be shared between the artists involved. THANK YOU”
Credits
Words written and performed by Murray Lachlan Young
Music by Paul Hartnoll
Creative Direction by Nina Hajiyianni
Design by Bek Palmer
Mastering and Animation by Wardrobe Digital
BSL by Kate Labno
Produced by Matthew Linley for Funnelwick Limb in association with Action Transport Theatre and Eastern Angles
Marketing by Emma Martin Arts Marketing
Co-commissioned by Arts Out West, Carn to Cove, CRTA, Citadel Arts, Inspire Culture Learning and Libraries (Nottingham), Highlights North, The Quay, Sudbury, University of Essex and EIRA programme, Villages in Action and Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
Funded by Arts Council England using funds from the National Lottery and SECADS using funds from the European Union Regional Development Fund
