Christmas with Gran

A Half Hour Radio Play

By: Sophie Flack

Narrated by: Jenny Rowe, Pat Garrett, Sophie Flack, Fiona MacKinnon, Tom Dussek

A Successful Career Woman Learns the Value of Family from her Wonderfully Mischievous Granny! Elsa is trying to catch her flight to enjoy Christmas working abroad—and away from her family. However, her wily old Grandmother has other ideas! Lured down to Bognor Regis on Christmas Eve, a battle of wits ensues between Elsa and Gran, with her hapless, well-meaning mother caught in the middle.

Join Elsa, Mother and Gran for a Christmas hospital visit not like any other, in this hilarious but touching Christmas story.

Christmas With Gran is a brand-new British half hour comedy/drama audio play, recorded with a full cast. Suitable for ages 12+ (Contains mild swearing)

Mrs Helstrop (Gran) - Jenny Rowe

Mrs Dorothy Lewis (Mother) - Pat Garrett

Elsa - Sophie Flack

Nurse Shelton - Fiona MacKinnon

Vicar - Tom Dussek

Silvery Song Santa - Rise of the Ziggurat

Written & Directed by Sophie Flack

Audio Production - Tom Dussek

Script Consultant - James Alexander Allen

Intro & Theme - Silent Night Crooning by Drotzruhn @freesound.org

©2023 Sophie Flack (P)2023 Lantern Light Theatre Company

Irreverent comedy touches heart and funny bone

Doing screwball comedy in audio is a daunting task, but Sophie Flack and her crew pull it off with flying colors. The situation, which I shan't describe so as not to spoil the plot, could have come off maudlin or cloying in the wrong hands. But Christmas With Gran deftly threads the needle, managing to be both touching and laugh out loud funny at the same time.

If you're in a bit of a mood during the holidays, this is a Christmas comedy for you.

Simply a Great Story

This was such a great story of family coming together in the worst of times. The interaction with the 3 ladies of the story really captures what is really important. Family, that is whats really important, because at the end of the day in all the rush and headaches of everyday life. Its all you have that can bring you peace. I recently had an uncle pass away and he loved his family so very much, He was always dressed as Santa during the holidays, and just loved making everyone laugh and feel loved. So the story really hit with me. Never take time for granted because it is most precious. I hope everyone who listens to this story gets warmth and love from it. Thank you Sophie Flack

Quirky Christmas tale

I enjoyed this well written and well performed radio show. it's humorous, quirky with a touch of dark humor in this Christmas tale! complete with a good feeling ending.