Mona’s Isle
Failt erriu dys Mona’s Isle. Welcome to the enchanting world of Mona’s Isle! Episode by episode, we’ll follow Ashley, Rory and their father, Arty as they travel to the island to fulfil their mother’s last wish, and unearth a family secret that will change the island forever. The show has been made possible thanks to the incredible support of the Isle of Man Arts Council and Culture Vannin, and joining us for this adventure are a host of brilliant Manx actors plucked straight from the islands one-of-a-kind local theatre scene. We also have a beautiful, original score composed by David Kilgallon.
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Episodes
Nov 5, 2023
Nov 5, 2023
3 min
Kyle introduces you to the story and those who made telling it possible. Grab some headphones and settle in by the fireside for the myths, mystery and magic set to unfold.
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Nov 7, 2023
Nov 7, 2023
21 min
Episode 1 - Ashley, Rory and their father Arty are on the boat travelling to the Isle of Man. An awkward encounter with a stranger leads Ashley to realise he’s the only one looking forward to the trip.
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Nov 14, 2023
Nov 14, 2023
19 min
Episode 2 - The trio arrive at Granny Mona’s house to find the windows wide open and no one home. A craft project left strewn over the kitchen table makes Rory’s toes curl.
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Nov 21, 2023
Nov 21, 2023
12 min
Episode 3 - Rory discovers just how isolated their Granny’s house is, and tensions bubble over dinner. Granny’s announcement about Parish Day sends things over the edge.Website | Facebook | Instagram
Nov 28, 2023
Nov 28, 2023
15 min
Episode 4 - Ashley builds a blanket fort in the strange, cluttered bedroom he’s staying in. Granny Mona drops by and tells him the story of some local siblings who learned to settle their differences.Website | Facebook | Instagram
Dec 6, 2023
Dec 6, 2023
23 min
Episode 5 - Lost in the marshes and unable to cross a river, Midnight ends up stumbling upon a church with a fresh roof of thatch. The chaplain tells her it likely won’t last the night.
Dec 26, 2023
Dec 26, 2023
25 min
Episode 6 - Ashley can't fall asleep. The bed feels weird, and the room is eerily quiet. Something has clawed through his suitcase and a strange light reveals a secret hiding amongst the boxes.
Jan 4, 2024
Jan 4, 2024
21 min
Episode 7 - Having followed the tailless cat through the hedge at the back of the creepy churchyard, Rory discovers that not everyone in Maughold village is as odd and disconnected as her Granny.
Jan 30, 2024
Jan 30, 2024
20 min
Episode 8 - Arty and Ashley find a smuggler’s cove on a walk around the headland. Seeing the pendant Ashley found, Arty recalls one of Claire’s stories about a mysterious ben varrey she saw when she was a girl.
Jul 31, 2024
Jul 31, 2024
21 min
Episode 9 - Samantha Barks makes a guest appearance as Arty, Ashley and Rory take the tram to the duck race at Ballaglass Glen. Tucked away in Ashley's bag is a book from his Granny's house which may have the answer to some of his questions.