Tales of the Night Sky | Greek & Roman Star Myths

By: Bibi Jacob Geoff Chong. A Monkeybird Production
  • Summary

  • Original audio drama with spectacular soundscapes, based on the Greco-Roman myths behind the constellations. Written and directed by Bibi Jacob, these moving and sometimes humorous tales, brim with tragedy, injustice, and violence.
    Monkeybird Productions 2024
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  • S3 E5 Laelaps: The Constellation of Canis Major
    Dec 14 2024

    Laelaps, Europa’s yellow dog, has forgotten what love is, until Procris enters his life. His devotion to her will lead him to some unexpected places in this heartbreaking tale of loyalty and treachery.

    Written and directed by Bibi Jacob.

    Sound and production by Geoff Chong.

    Narrated by Sandy Bernard.

    Featuring Rufo Quintavalle as Minos and Zelda Rittner as Procris.

    And also featuring the lovely dogs, Luna and Gus. With huge thanks to their mistresses, Sandy and Gaëlle.

    Check out the substack Stelliferous for more on the constellations.

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    25 mins
  • S3 E4 The Labyrinth: The Constellation of Corona Borealis
    Oct 31 2024

    This epic and madcap episode concludes Ariadne’s story. It takes us into the heart of the labyrinth and up into the heavens with the constellation of the Northen Crown - Corona Borealis.

    Written and directed by Bibi Jacob.
    Featuring:
    Tom Morton as Silenus,
    Charlotte Donnelly as Psalakantha,
    Nigel Pilkington as Dionysus.
    Bibi Jacob as Ariadne,
    Rufo Quintavalle as Minos,
    Ciaran Cresswell as Theseus.

    Original violin loops by Chloe Dunn
    Sound and production by Geoff Chong.

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    34 mins
  • S3 E3 Pasiphaë: The Constellation of Taurus, Part 3
    Aug 31 2024

    Pasiphaë, Queen of Crete, pays the price when her husband breaks his oath to Poseidon and refuses to sacrifice the Cretan Bull. In a letter to her daughter, Ariadne, she explains the terrible events that lead to the birth of the Minotaur.

    Written and directed by Bibi Jacob.
    Featuring Rose Romain as Pasiphaë and Bibi Jacob as Ariadne.
    Sound and production by Geoff Chong.

    Sources include ‘Euripides Dramatic Fragments - Cretans’ and of course Roberto Calasso’s ‘The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony.’

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    28 mins

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