Through the Fairy Circle
Written by Shannon Kingston
Audio design by Uri Livne-Bar
Performed by James Hyett and Shannon Kingston
Rich with sound inspired by the landscape of the Frontenac Islands, Through the Fairy Circle is an audio play about Denny, a young girl who lives on an island in an old farmhouse with her father and sister. Unfortunately, the family is currently experiencing a string of Bad Luck. When Denny meets Femone, a fairy who promises her good luck charms in exchange for her time, she leaps at the opportunity for a magical adventure. But being a fairy’s changeling isn’t what Denny expected, and she must learn to do what’s right to protect her family from Bad Luck.
Available in a variety of audio files as well as a captioned video, the show runs approximately 66 minutes long (a 60 minute cut is also available) and is appropriate for ages 10 and up. Every child is different, and parents are encouraged to talk about the play and the lessons it teaches with their children. This play explores family, nature, authority systems, and growing up.
Through the Fairy Circle is available for purchase as a download on our itch.io store.
Awards
- Deacon Award for Young Producer (2023 UK International Audio Drama Festival, sponsored by Nigel and Alison Deacon)
Past Presentations
- 2023 UK International Audio Drama Festival
- 2022 Atlanta Fringe Audio
- 2021 Theatre Kingston Storefront Fringe Festival
- Online Concert Thing (Preview)
- 2021 Alumni Incubator Project, University of Toronto Centre for Drama, Theatre, and Performance Studies (Sample and panel discussion)
We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts in enabling the First Ditch team to travel to the UK International Audio Drama Festival, where Through the Fairy Circle was presented on 30th March, 2023.
