From Cold Play to Forbidden Radio

Forbidden Radio’s first ever live theatre, live audience, live broadcast radio drama was so popular that organiser Michael Bortnick says that this time they’ve moved to a bigger venue and have also added pianist Mike Beever to the line-up.

“Our first show in April was nearly a tester to see if there was an audience for this kind of zany comedy,” says Michael.

“It was such a great night and we ended up with a waiting list of people, so this time we’ve moved to the Granary.”

Despite the bigger venue, Michael promises that none of the intimacy has gone, with a live cast complete with sound effects using coconuts (you just have to with the Lone Ranger according to Michael), doors to creek, boots to stomp as well as a live pianist.

“Mike Beever is such a phenomenal local talent and we’re so delighted to have him join our crazy crew,” says Michael.

The son of a church organist, Mike used to work at Station Studios in the UK recording music for groups such as Cold Play. A piano tuner by day, by night Mike produces electronic and acoustic music for TV, cinema and radio.

This time the Forbidden Radio crew will be performing The Lone Ranger radio classic ‘Fear’, along with 1949 drama ‘Richard Diamond Private Detective: The Leland Gibson Murder’.

“It’s so much fun seeing these old radio classics brought to life in front of your eyes, but also knowing that you’re part of the live audience and that there’s another audience listening on air,” says Michael.

“Fresh FM is our very own community radio – local content by local people – so we really hope people will come along, have a great night and support them,” says Michael.

With the sheriff dead and his hapless brother in charge, will the Lone Ranger be able to save the town from Monk Savage and his ruthless gang?

Meanwhile, will murder and blackmail prove too difficult for suave private detective Richard Diamond?

Join Forbidden Radio for live radio theatre, broadcast live, with a live audience at the Granary, Founders Park on Saturday, June 30 starting at 7pm. Tickets are only $15 and are available from Beggs Musicworks, Richmond Mall or Fresh FM. The audience are also encouraged to get into the spirit and dress up with some great spot prizes on offer.

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