Tobias and Syd

Tobias and Syd

In this time travel romance, Syd is at once seduced by and suspicious of the shape shifting Tobias, as he launches his new product. Hot and Smoking drama about why we still use tobacco. Winner! Best Audio Fiction Standalone, Sydney Webfest 2023, Winner Best Audio Fiction Standalone Apulia Web fest 2023; Winner for Best Narration for an Audio Fiction Podcast… (Ell Potter).

Episodes

January 10, 2023 16 mins

Syd, a young anthropologist, is hiding, somewhere secret, because she let herself ‘get trapped’ by something or someone.

Months earlier, Syd watches a confident, alluring man called Tobias, deliver a public talk.  Tobias tells how his product is failing in the market place and how he hopes to revive it. Syd, in spite of herself, is intrigued...

In Part 1 of Tobias and Syd:

Tobias was played by Sion Daniel Young, and Syd by Ell Pott...

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Syd meets Nell, a barrista, and gets a cigarette from her – she’s getting more addicted. The ‘breath voices’ start to haunt her.

In Part 2 of Tobias and Syd: Tobias was played by Sion Daniel Young, and Syd by Ell Potter. Kezrena James played Joan and Nell, and John Donne was Joseph Tweedale. Breath voices came from members of the cast and production team.

Written, Directed and Produced by Elspeth Penny

The Dramaturg and Executive P...

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January 10, 2023 13 mins

Syd is now deep in to the world of Tobias, how can she make the best of the situation she is in? Where will she time travel to next?

In Part 3 of Tobias and Syd: Tobias was played by Sion Daniel Young, and Syd by Ell Potter. Kezrena James played Nell. Columbus was played by Joseph Tweedale, and the newsreader was Gaia Ashwood. Breath voices came from members of the cast and production team.

Written, Directed and Produced by Elspeth...

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January 10, 2023 19 mins

Nell has a few things to say to Syd. Syd isn't well. Will Syd get out in time?

In Part 4 of Tobias and Syd: Tobias was played by Sion Daniel Young, and Syd by Ell Potter. Nell was played by Kezrena James, and Harry by Joseph Tweedale. The announcers were Gaia Ashwood and Joseph Tweedale, the teenagers were Aaron Donovan and Reuben Orr and the Doctor was Joseph Tweedale. Breath voices came from members of the cast and production tea...

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January 10, 2023 66 mins

Credits

Tobias: Sion Daniel Young

Syd: Ell Potter

Nell/Joan: Kezrena James

Columbus/ John Donne: Joseph Tweedale

Harry: Joseph Tweedale

Newsreaders: Gaia Ashwood, Joseph Tweedale

Teenagers: Aaron Donovan and Reuben Orr

Breath voices: Cast and Production Team

 

Written, Directed and Produced by Elspeth Penny

The Dramaturg and Executive Producer was Sara Davies

The Sound Recordist and Editor was Iain Hunter

Composer, Performer of Mus...

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