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Following on from Christmas Wings, Katie Redford picks up the story of Fran and Joe. What happens next with our two teachers who shared a kiss the night before the Nativity play? It’s the 6th of March and World Book Day so let’s find out …

Fran ….. Fiona Button
Joe ….. Nikesh Patel
Miss Pear ….. Joanna Monro
Amber ….. Lena Raymen
Directed by Tracey Neale

In December 2022, Christmas Wings, a drama set in the wings of a primary school Nativity play told the story of two teachers, Fran and Joe, who have a heart-to-heart after they exchange a stolen kiss at the Christmas party the night before. It left the listeners rooting for Joe and Fran, and they wanted to know what happened next.

World Book Date explores the progression of Fran and Joe’s relationship, telling another warm and funny story about love, loneliness and loss against a soundscape creating a sense of innocence and joy. Set in real-time structure and taking place in another favourite annual event within the school calendar – World Book Day.

The countdown is on for the annual morning parade of the children in their costumes. The parents all watching as the children show of their finest book attire. But Mr Leesdon’s mind isn’t exactly on the job. He’s distracted by the fact it’s Miss Rayner’s first day back after having had time away due to ‘personal circumstances.’ They’ve not seen each other since the Nativity and now here they are on playground together, disguised as Elsa from Frozen and Mr Toad with lots to catch up on.

However, their quality time together is short-lived when Miss Pear – AKA Cruella de Vil – wastes no time enthusiastically welcoming Miss Rayner back. Things soon get awkward when she confuses their accidentally coordinated outfits as The Princess and The Frog, teasing them with the ultimate question – will the Princess kiss her Frog?

The Writer:
Katie is a writer and actor from Nottingham. She is a BAFTA Rocliffe TV Comedy winner and writes for TV and Theatre. In addition to Christmas Wings her previous audio work was Yellow Lips for which she was nominated for the Richard Imison Best New Writer in the Audio Drama Awards.

The Cast:
Nikesh Patel, The Devil’s Hour, Starstruck and The Critic.
Fiona Button, Trying, Out of her Mind and The Split.
Joanna Monro, Rosie in Mamma Mia (West End & International Tour) and the award-winning audio drama series 91Èȱ¬ Front.

Production Team:
Tracey Neale (Producer & Director)
Keith Graham & Neva Missirian (Technical Production)
Ben Hollands (Production Coordinator)

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