Ravenscourt
Dr Kennedy is a guilt-ridden psychiatrist, who is reviewing old recordings of his former patient Alisha, in the hopes of solving the mystery of Ravenscourt. At the time he easily dismissed Alisha's assertion that Ravenscourt was bound to evil. However, many years later his singular faith in that assertion and even reality itself, is starting to crumble. Because somehow the deserted asylum has now started calling to him in his dreams... "Ravenscourt" is a gothic horror influenced #audiodrama #audiofiction ghost story about a psychiatrist who is haunted by past mistakes, the patient he failed and the place he now believes may have played a role in all of it. The story is inspired by St Anne's Asylum in Cork City. The now derelict building was built in the 1850s and the "corridor asylum" is said to be one of the longest buildings in Europe. This Lovecraftian tale, written by David Horgan, is brought to life by thespian actor Mark D'Aughton and Irene Kelleher (Game of Thrones). With special thanks to Sean MacGearailt for the introduction and credits. Produced and edited by Epic Productions and proudly distributed by Cornucopia Radio.
Episodes
Perhaps you could be forgiven for thinking that the trees that surround Ravenscourt are there to hide its modesty. A privacy afforded to its vulnerable patients and selfless staff. However a darker reading could be that mother nature herself is trying to swallow this evil building from view. Trying to protect us; her naïve inhabitants. The same way a parent covers their child’s eyes when disturbing images appear on the television i...
Those who remember Ravenscourt can’t bare to speak its name, yet somehow they also can’t seem to forgive themselves enough to forget it...
This is because I have received a letter from what I believe to be a delusional voice in the head of my former patient, Alicia. It refers to itself as ‘Boda’. The name of child would give to an imaginary friend or a pet. But I believe this creature walks on two legs. And is far more human than I...
In the first half of my life I accumulated many things. An education, money, a career, a partner, a place to call home, but in the last half of my life most of these things have slipped away. I know that some losses will always happen, however there are still things I refuse to accept; such as lies and the destruction of innocence.
My colleagues say it’s unethical to share these sessions with you. But in my heart I know Alisha woul...
In my recovery I practiced mindfulness. Unfortunately it was not popular at the time I was seeing patients. I truly believe it would have been immeasurably helpful to them, some of them. The best description I’ve heard of it is that your thoughts are like a waterfall and the goal is to find a space behind the waterfall: We are not our thoughts.
Of course this does remind me of Alicia’s assertion that Boda existed in ‘the shadow beh...
Ravenscourt (our Irish based horror podcast) will soon be returning for two new episodes as we continue to explore the mystery behind the building and the darkness that lurks within its walls.
Written by David Horgan
Featuring the voices of Irene Kelleher, Lorcan J O’Neill and Claire Loy
Part One Available on the 27th of March
Part Two Available on the 28th of March
New Artwork By Aislynn Hearn
This audio work is distributed by ‘Co...
Lily's dream was to work at Ravenscourt. Her brother Tim's only wish is to find his sister. Lily has been missing for over a year.
Part One: Is the diary which Lily writes in on a rainy night while working at the Ravenscourt institute, a record of her sanity unravelling? Or the chronicle of her transformation into something more dreadful?
Performed by Irene Kelleher as Lily | Credits Read by Sean MacGearailt | Written ...
Lily's dream was to work at Ravenscourt. Her brother Tim's only wish is to find his sister. Lily has been missing for over a year...
Part Two: Tim's search for answers about his missing sister forces him to confront his past. To confront the spiders and flies of anxiety within...
"When God really wants to punish you, it grants your wishes."
CREDITS: Irene Kelleher as Lily | Lorcan J O' Neill as Tim |...
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