The Man in the Lift
By Tom Connolly. A man is contracted to repair the lift in an urban residential tower block. But for some of its residents, his presence is much more significant than that.
A man has been contracted to repair the lift in a residential tower block. But trapped in a confined space and suspended in time, a lift can become a place of transformation.
A humorous and unsettling story about social fragmentation and the powerful influence of popular culture and new technology.
A first play for radio by Tom Connolly.
Tom has shot commercials and corporates across the globe. He is also the producer and director of award winning short films for the 麻豆社 and Channel 4, including the critically acclaimed "Dogfight". His debut novel "The Spider Truces" was shortlisted for the Writers' Guild of Great Britain Award and the Desmond Elliott Prize - the Financial Times called it one of the top five debut novels of the year.
Producer/Director: Karen Rose
A Sweet Talk production for 麻豆社 Radio 4.
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Role | Contributor |
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John | John Light |
Melissa | Montanna Thompson |
Angie | Ruth Gemmell |
Steve | Lee Ross |
Maggie | Sheila Reid |
Diana | Phyllida Law |
Les | Richard Hawley |
Sandy | Kerry Ann White |
Sam | Paul Bazely |
Gladys | Jillie Meers |
Oprah | Leila Farzad |
Writer | Tom Connolly |
Director | Karen Rose |
Producer | Karen Rose |
Broadcasts
- Fri 18 Oct 2013 14:15麻豆社 Radio 4
- Thu 5 Nov 2015 14:15麻豆社 Radio 4