Two old friends remember their shared history very differently.
Rita was one of the first to move into the new estate back in those days. They quickly made fast friends and built something of a community, with book clubs and amature dramatics.
Rita likes to remember those days, that's why she can tolerate Shelagh's company. Shelagh remembers.
1 Jun 2026
She Sits - Episode 1 - Shelagh
Shelagh and Rita are two old friends with a very different take on their shared history over the years...
Shelagh remembers her triumphs and small victories and all those times through her life when she was able to educate her friends in matters of manners and social etiquette and remains equally as dismayed by Rita's social shortcomings.
It's funny how we see ourselves.....
10 Apr 2026
A Pigeon Called Hat - Episode 5
Over the years Philip and Grandad have mellowed toward each other, that is to say, nobody shouting....when Philip comes home one day Gandad is in his usual chair.....he also has a fat pigeon on his head.......
3 Apr 2026
A Pigeon Called Hat - Episode 4
After a technicolour week in Wales with Aunty Vi and Uncle Bryn, Philip prepares to return to his seemingly grey life in Lincolnshire ...... but then he meets the woman on the train ...and the story just sort of happens and there's cake and before he knows whats happening ...mum is there and it's all a little too late
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27 Mar 2026
A Pigeon Called Hat - Episode 3
In Wales, Aunty Vi unleashes Philip and his confabulations on her friends, much to the delight of the ladies in the cafe...and the amusement of Uncle Bryn
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20 Mar 2026
A Pigeon Called Hat - Episode 2
in 1978, Young Philip is packed off to deepest darkest Wales to spend a week with Aunty Vi and Uncle Bryn.....very soon, after cakes and tea and a tall tale or two...he has finally found his tribe
13 Mar 2026
A Pigeon Called Hat - Episode 1
Young self confessed confabulator Philip navigates his way through a dull life in Lincolnshire living with a miserable Grandad, disinterested dad, frustrated mum and horrible brother, nobody listens to him anyway so he can just rattle on...then in the summer of 1978 he is sent to Wales and meets the colourful lives of Aunty Vi and Uncle Bryn
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29 Aug 2025
The Map on the Train - Episode 4
Episode 4
The journey reaches its end and with it a new mutual understanding emerges.
For Peter and Janice their meeting has built a bond betweenthem that will have implications for the rest of their lives.
The Map on the Train is an original story written by Max Jones and performed by Workhouse Players. It was recorded at The Old Nick Theatre Gainsborough.
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22 Aug 2025
The Map on the Train - Episode 3
As the journey on the Jacobite Steam Train continues Peter's anxiety builds as Janice and her brood settle in...
The Map on the Train was Written by Max Jones and performed by Workhouse Players. It was recorded at The Old Nick Theatre, Gainsborough
Episode 3 of 4
15 Aug 2025
The Map on the Train - Episode 2
as Peter's worst fears come true Janice and her disruptive brood enter his carriage....
The Map on the Train was written by Max Jones and recorded at The Old NIck Theatre Gainsborough.
For more information about Workhouse Players (https://www.workhouseplayers.co.uk) visit our website
8 Aug 2025
The Map on the Train - episode one
The Map on the Train was written by Max Jones and recorded at The Old Nick Theatre Gainsborough.
Peter is on the train from Fort William to Mallaig to retrace his father's footsteps when he encounters Janice at Fort William and a journey for both begins....
episode 1 of 4
6 Feb 2025
Mr Sinclair
written by Gill Blow. Performed by Phil Jones,
Filmed at The Old Nick Theatre Gainsborough
Filmed and edited by Gordon Stewart
Mr Sinclair recounts his time spent at the enigmatic Laithwaite's Rest
27 Jan 2025
Still Alive with Clive
Elvis impersonator Clive loves performing for the old folks, well, he used to, before the incident.
Workhouse Players bring a new series of Podcast performances of our most popular plays to you.
Still Alive with Clive written by Gill Blow, performed by Phil Jones, filmed at The Old Nick Theatre Gainsborough by Gordon Stewart
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