Riding Lights Podcasts

Episode 8 - The Witness

A troubled Disciple finds Jesus’ tomb empty. In his hunt to find the missing body he is to have an encounter that will change his life forever.    The Witness/Narrator - Rob Gooch The Widow - Edith Kirkwood The Owner - Angela Harvey The Mother - Vicki Hackett The Fisherman - Colin Benson The Centurion - Patrick Burbridge The High Priest - Rich Hasnip   The Witness was Written and Directed by Paul Birch Original Music by Patrick Burbridge  Sound Design and Edited by Tom Smith    Recorded by Tom Smith and Chloe Oldroyd Producer Oliver Brown   Theme Music - ‘Hallelu’ by Nils Olav     With thanks to Erin Burbridge, Alfhere Rudas, and the students of Regent’s Theological College   The Passion was made and recorded at Friargate Theatre.   Help make drama make a difference, support Riding Lights by donating here: https://www.ridinglights.org/donate [https://www.ridinglights.org/donate] Or you can make Riding Lights Theatre Company your Theatre Company by becoming a member; find out more here: https://www.ridinglights.org/membership [https://www.ridinglights.org/membership]

Episode 7 - The Mother

A faith-filled mother struggles with her belief in God as she watches the death of her son on the cross. Grief, rage, doubt and despair  all combine in her battered heart as she endures the extraordinary pain of suffering, loss and separation.      The Mother - Vicki Hackett   The Mother was Written and Directed by Paul Birch Original Music by Patrick Burbridge  Sound Design and Edited by Tom Smith    Recorded by Tom Smith and Chloe Oldroyd Producer Oliver Brown   Theme Music - ‘Hallelu’ by Nils Olav   With thanks to Erin Burbridge, Alfhere Rudas, and Rob Gooch.   The Passion was made and recorded at Friargate Theatre. This episode contains material which some listeners may find distressing.    Help make drama make a difference, support Riding Lights by donating here: https://www.ridinglights.org/donate [https://www.ridinglights.org/donate]   Or you can make Riding Lights Theatre Company your Theatre Company by becoming a member; find out more here: https://www.ridinglights.org/membership [https://www.ridinglights.org/membership]

Episode 6 - The Fisherman

Peter recounts his astonishing journey from fisherman to ‘fisher of men’. He is used to stormy waters but, after the arrest of Jesus, he finds himself in a tempestuous battle between his faith and his fear.     The Fisherman - Colin Benson The Betrayer - Kelvin Goodspeed The Owner - Angela Harvey The Moneychanger - Jamie Higgins The Centurion - Patrick Burbridge   The Fisherman was Written and Directed by Paul Birch Original Music by Patrick Burbridge  Sound Design and Edited by Tom Smith    Recorded by Tom Smith and Chloe Oldroyd Producer Oliver Brown   Theme Music - ‘Hallelu’ by Nils Olav   With thanks to Erin Burbridge and the students of Regent’s Theological College.    The Passion was made and recorded at Friargate Theatre.   Help make drama make a difference, support Riding Lights by donating here: https://www.ridinglights.org/donate [https://www.ridinglights.org/donate]   Or you can make Riding Lights Theatre Company your Theatre Company by becoming a member; find out more here: https://www.ridinglights.org/membership [https://www.ridinglights.org/membership]

Episode 5 - The Governor

The Roman Governor of Judea, Pontius Pilate, is used to being in charge. Using a combination of brute force and political pragmatism, he keeps everyone in line. But when he arrests a man from Galilee, keeping the peace proves to be very difficult indeed.  Especially his own...   The Governor - Butshilo Nleya The Governor was written and directed by Paul Birch Original Music by Patrick Burbridge  Sound Design and Edited by Tom Smith    Recorded by Tom Smith and Chloe Oldroyd Producer - Oliver Brown   Theme Music - ‘Hallelu’ by Nils Olav   With thanks to Erin Burbridge, Angela Harvey, and the students of Regent’s Theological College.    The Passion was made and recorded at Friargate Theatre.   Help make drama make a difference, support Riding Lights by donating here: https://www.ridinglights.org/donate [https://www.ridinglights.org/donate] Or you can make Riding Lights Theatre Company your Theatre Company by becoming a member; find out more here: https://www.ridinglights.org/membership [https://www.ridinglights.org/membership]

Episode 4 - The Betrayer

Judas of Kerioth is struggling with matters of faith and fidelity. The Messiah he has chosen to follow isn’t living up to his expectations and he begins to wonder if there might be a different way of getting things done. As his relationship with Peter begins to come under strain a new and exciting opportunity suddenly presents itself...    The Betrayer - Kelvin Goodpseed The Fisherman - Colin Benson The Moneychanger - Jamie Higgins The High Priest - Rich Hasnip The Pharisee - Peter Hutchinson The Narrator - Rob Gooch     The Betrayer was Written and Directed by Paul Birch Original Music by Patrick Burbridge  Sound Design and Edited by Tom Smith    Recorded by Tom Smith and Chloe Oldroyd Producer Oliver Brown   Theme Music - ‘Hallelu’ by Nils Olav   With thanks to Erin Burbridge and the students of Regent’s Theological College.    The Passion was made and recorded at Friargate Theatre.   Help make drama make a difference, support Riding Lights by donating here: https://www.ridinglights.org/donate [https://www.ridinglights.org/donate]   Or you can make Riding Lights Theatre Company your Theatre Company by becoming a member; find out more here: https://www.ridinglights.org/membership [https://www.ridinglights.org/membership]