Where theatrical people play roleplaying games. Each season our players part-improvise a story in a new genre, with roleplaying game rules providing surprising twists and turns. Jump in at the start of any season! The story continues every other Tuesday; on the Tuesdays in between, Backstage episodes shed light on the game and storytelling mechanics behind the scenes.
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Every episode is a prayer, some prayers are answered, and a prayer granted can upend the world. Each episode, each prayer, is a single desperate moment of a life in another world. A world shaped by the divine. The voices we hear know an omnipotent being is listening. They know not all pleas are granted – but some are. And they believe in the benevolence of their god. Desperation and calculation, need and desire render each new character in vivid shades. And episode by episode, a miraculous y ...
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Act One of Five: If you don’t cast a shadow, are you really there? Not a riddle: we’re about to find out. Coming next on 27 May – Other selves (Vigil Backstage) Programme notes This production contains fantasy violence, gunfire, and references to child abduction. Find Matt at UK Games Expo, 30 May–1 June at the NEC in Birmingham. He’s running some …
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Lingering effects (Vigil Backstage)
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1:08:07The cast of Vigil: Ill Wind talk about the parts of the story that came out in the wash, and the parts that might stink up the Main House for a while to come. Coming next on 20 May – Vigil: Shadowfall, Act 1 Programme notes This production contains fantasy violence, retching sounds, toxic friendship, and betrayal. Dramatis personae and other defini…
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Act Five of Five: To save Sherrydown from its own waste, someone’s going to have to get their hands dirty. Coming next on 29 April – Lingering effects (Vigil Backstage) Programme notes This production contains fantasy violence, retching sounds, toxic friendship, and betrayal. Dramatis personae and other definitions Renko: A DoOm agent assigned to S…
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Act Four of Five: Did the Tailors cause all this? Yes. Can they fix it? Also yes. But maybe they’re not the only ones. Coming next on 22 April – Vigil: Ill Wind, Act 5 Programme notes This production contains fantasy violence, retching sounds, toxic friendship, and betrayal. Want to reduce waste so it can’t come blobbing through town, dissolving ev…
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Act Three of Five: An old friend invites Peggy to get drunk. Gwynned holds her nose and flies to the rescue. Coming next on 8 April – Vigil: Ill Wind, Act 4 Programme notes This production contains fantasy violence, retching sounds, toxic friendship, and betrayal. Camera Obscura is Matt’s new actual play of Outliers, a single-player roleplaying gam…
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In your benevolence, hear Aspen Rayne’s plea for support to make Solitude’s Event Horizon, a sci-fi cosmic horror audio drama about surviving and finding humanity among the stars. Support Solitude’s Event Horizon Crowdfund on Indiegogo Support on Ko-fi Visit solitudeseventhorizon.carrd.co/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information…
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Act Two of Five: Gwynned seeks out eyewitnesses (and nose-, foot- and tail-witnesses). Graham and Renko follow their noses. Coming next on 25 March – Vigil: Ill Wind, Act 3 Programme notes This production contains fantasy violence, retching sounds, toxic friendship, and betrayal. The Re: Dracula team’s audio drama adaptation of Carmilla, the classi…
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Act One of Five: Something’s rotten in the county of Brackshire. Peggy has some rotten luck and Graham smells a rat. Coming next on 11 March – Vigil: Ill Wind, Act 2 Programme notes This production contains fantasy violence, retching sounds, toxic friendship, and betrayal. Free exhibition Tarot: Origins and Afterlives is at the Warburg Institute, L…
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While you wait for the next Vigil production in the Main House, here’s a sample of The Sprouting by our friends at Blighthouse Studio. The Sprouting is an eldritch horror of a Call of Cthulhu actual play podcast, set in an apocalyptic future where plants have taken over, magical bargains twist the fabric of reality and each survivor struggles to tr…
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Which questions did we decline to answer and why? The cast discusses the end of their beloved Queen’s journey. Coming next on 11 February – Guest artist: The Sprouting Programme notes This production contains fantasy violence, murder, and eye damage. Credits STARRING: - Alexander Pankhurst - Marta Da Silva - Josh Yard - Ellie Pitkin - Matt Boothman…
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Act 3 of 3: The Queen is under attack. After all she’s done, who of her retinue will defend her? Coming next on 4 February – Her end (Many Masks Backstage) Programme notes This production contains fantasy violence, murder, and eye damage. Credits STARRING: - Alexander Pankhurst - Marta Da Silva - Josh Yard - Ellie Pitkin - Matt Boothman ROLEPLAYING…
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Blooper reel or pooper reel? From all the material Matt cut from the recording emerges a very tonally different parallel story. Coming next on 28 January – Her Many Masks, Act 3 Programme notes This production contains fantasy violence, murder, and eye damage. Luvvie alert! We simply must introduce you to The Thorne Files. They just aired Dead On A…
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An intervention from another place. In your benevolence, Blighthouse Studio would like to present episode 1 of Counterbalance: Windshell. Aþæanuka – 95th day of Bäkkos, 5th year of the Vær, 101st Generation. Raka begins her journey to the mountain Skundr, where the Weave has torn apart. Her task is to fix the so called “Tangleweave”. Her fellow tea…
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Act 2 of 3: The road behind is as perilous as the one ahead, each strewn with seeds that could prove the Queen’s undoing. Coming next on 21 January – Her crimes (Many Masks Backstage) Programme notes This production contains fantasy violence, murder, and eye damage. Luvvie alert! We simply must introduce you to The Thorne Files. They just aired Dea…
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Our Queen will emerge through play, but what’s her starting vibe? We moodboard an aesthetic with the help of For The Queen’s beautiful art cards. Coming next on 14 January – Her Many Masks, Act 2 Programme notes This production contains fantasy violence, murder, and eye damage. Luvvie alert! We simply must introduce you to Legend of the Bones, a hy…
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Act 1 of 3: The Queen sets out through wrack and ruin with her retinue, each of whom loves her in their own way. Coming next on 7 January 2025 – Her Majesty (Many Masks Backstage) Programme notes This production contains fantasy violence, murder, and eye damage. Luvvie alert! We simply must introduce you to Legend of the Bones, a hybrid of solo old…
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While you wait for Her Many Masks to open in the Studio, here’s a sample of I Need A Miracle, another podcast Foggy Outline released this year, written by Matt. I Need A Miracle is an original scripted audio drama where each episode is a prayer, some prayers are answered, and a prayer granted can upend the whole world. Credits Episode 1, A dream co…
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An intervention from another place. In your benevolence, Bizzie Media Group would like to present episode 1 of Alpha 8: The Arrival. After a crash landing on Earth, a mysterious entity named Alpha 8 keeps the NARB (National Anomaly Resolution Bureau) on edge. Michael, the lead researcher, and his team scramble to understand this new visitor. Is Alp…
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The cast look back at Peggy’s debut. Was this the grossest Vigil yet? Coming up in the Studio on 31 December – Her Many Masks, Act 1 Programme notes This production contains strong language, drug use, gunfire, and gory fantasy violence. Dramatis personae and other definitions Peggy Tailor: The prodigal daughter of a local family that dabbles in fey…
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Act Five of Five: One’s home is one’s castle. Who’s the king of this one? Coming next on 3 December – Unpicking (Vigil Backstage) Programme notes This production contains strong language, drug use, gunfire, and gory fantasy violence. Meet actual play podcasters and see some live recordings at the Dragonmeet PodcastZone in London on 30 November. Bac…
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An intervention from another place. In your benevolence, Knave of Hearts would like to present episode 1 of Before The Tone: Interview Unbalanced. Mack interviews for a job. A bit odd maybe, but it'll pay well! Interview Unbalanced – Before The Tone season 1, episode 1 of 13 Mack: Anna Stein Daria: Emma Johanna Puranen Credits: Rebecca Hansson Writ…
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In your benevolence, hear the Rebel's challenge. Starring Patrick McKenzie as Arx, the Rebel (he/them) With additional voices from the season 1 cast Confirm our suspicions – I Need A Miracle, season 1, episode 12 of 12 Written and created by Matt Boothman Directed by Robert Valentine Music by Katharine Seaton Sound design by Sarah Buchynski Casting…
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Act Four of Five: Test your smoke alarms and check your boiler regularly. Otherwise your home can really hurt you. Coming next on 26 November – Vigil: Tailor Made, Act 5 Programme notes This production contains strong language, drug use, gunfire, and gory fantasy violence. Meet actual play podcasters and see some live recordings at the Dragonmeet P…
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In your benevolence, hear the Martyr's plea for your undivided attention. Starring Sarah Whitehouse as Elwer, the Martyr (she/them) With additional voices from the season 1 cast Your undivided attention – I Need A Miracle, season 1, episode 11 of 12 Written and created by Matt Boothman Directed by Robert Valentine Music by Katharine Seaton Sound de…
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In your benevolence, hear the Fanatic's plea for a grey day tomorrow. Starring Caleb Obediah as Frist, the Fanatic (he/him) With additional voices from the season 1 cast A grey day tomorrow – I Need A Miracle, season 1, episode 10 of 12 Written and created by Matt Boothman Directed by Robert Valentine Music by Katharine Seaton Sound design by Sarah…
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Act Three of Five: As the innocents evacuate, hostilities escalate. The walls are closing in. Coming next on 12 November – Vigil: Tailor Made, Act 4 Programme notes This production contains strong language, drug use, gunfire, and gory fantasy violence. Nominate your favourite podcasts for the 2024 Discover Pods Awards. Merely Roleplayers is eligibl…
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In your benevolence, hear the Campaigner's appeal for justice for Meridian Veccole. Starring Dédé Davi as Jillin, the Campaigner (she/them) With additional voices from the season 1 cast Justice for Meridian Veccole – I Need A Miracle, season 1, episode 9 of 12 Written and created by Matt Boothman Directed by Robert Valentine Music by Katharine Seat…
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Peggy, the Crooked (Vigil Backstage)
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1:08:38Meet Peggy: grifter, scion, Crooked. Ellie builds her new character along with an identity parade of supernatural villains. Coming next on 29 October – Vigil: Tailor Made, Act 3 Programme notes This production contains strong language, drug use, gunfire, and gory fantasy violence. Dramatis personae and other definitions Peggy Tailor: The prodigal d…
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In your benevolence, hear the Philosopher's plea for a sign of your loving indulgence. Starring Annette Badland as Meridian Veccole, the Philosopher (she/her) With additional voices from the season 1 cast A sign of your loving indulgence – I Need A Miracle, season 1, episode 8 of 12 Written and created by Matt Boothman Directed by Robert Valentine …
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Act Two of Five: Search this house from bottom to top! Coming next on 22 October – Peggy, the Crooked (Vigil Backstage) Programme notes This production contains strong language, drug use, gunfire, and gory fantasy violence. Luvvie alert! We simply must introduce you to The Thorne Files, a fellow Monster of the Week actual play podcast detailing the…
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In your benevolence, hear the Observer's plea for the meaning of Low Extremes by Michel Kildress. Starring Nathan Blades as Wrenfrew, the Observer (he/them) With additional voices from the season 1 cast The meaning of Low Extremes – I Need A Miracle, season 1, episode 7 of 12 Written and created by Matt Boothman Directed by Robert Valentine Music b…
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The cast work out how everyone’s connected to Ellie’s new character. Coming next on 15 October – Vigil: Tailor Made, Act 2 Programme notes This production contains strong language, drug use, gunfire, and gory fantasy violence. Dramatis personae and other definitions Calistarius Softbinding: A local horror writer with a cult following, who sponsored…
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In your benevolence, hear the Trophy's plea for disappointment at the Aleph Kish dig site. Starring Saffron Coomber as Orsa, the Trophy (she/her) With additional voices from the season 1 cast Disappointment at the dig – I Need A Miracle, season 1, episode 6 of 12 Written and created by Matt Boothman Directed by Robert Valentine Music by Katharine S…
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Act One of Five: Welcome to Tailors’ Haunt. Everyone who should live here is gone, and everyone you might want gone can’t leave. Coming next on 8 October – Woven together (Vigil Backstage) Programme notes This production contains strong language, drug use, gunfire, and gory fantasy violence. Dramatis personae and other definitions Calistarius Softb…
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In your benevolence, hear the Child's plea for courage and a reprieve. Starring Lizzie Waterworth as Jenjie, the Child (they/them) With additional voices from the season 1 cast Courage and a reprieve – I Need A Miracle, season 1, episode 5 of 12 Written and created by Matt Boothman Directed by Robert Valentine Music by Katharine Seaton Sound design…
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In your benevolence, hear the Fledgling's plea for fair winds at Precipice. Starring Robyn Holdaway as Kelwinn, the Fledgling (they/them) With additional voices from the season 1 cast Fair winds for the wing-trial – I Need A Miracle, season 1, episode 4 of 12 Written and created by Matt Boothman Directed by Robert Valentine Music by Katharine Seato…
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Retracing our steps (Labyrinth Backstage)
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27:30What chambers of the Queen’s Labyrinth did we leave unexplored? Join us backstage for a look back at this production. Coming next on 1 October – Vigil: Tailor Made, Act 1 Programme notes This production contains memory loss and dead animals. Credits GOBLIN QUEEN: Natalie Winter STARRING: Helen Stratton as Linda Ellie Pitkin as Sir Barold von Branwi…
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In your benevolence, hear the Collector's request to forget all about her. Starring Saffron Coomber as Scordeh, the Collector (she/her) With additional voices from the season 1 cast Forget all about me – I Need A Miracle, season 1, episode 3 of 12 Written and created by Matt Boothman Directed by Robert Valentine Music by Katharine Seaton Sound desi…
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Act 5 of 5: The Goblin Queen’s Castle. Through dangers untold and hardships unnumbered, we have fought our way here to take back what was stolen. Coming next on 17 September – Retracing our steps (Labyrinth Untold) Programme notes This production contains memory loss and dead animals. Goblin Queen Natalie Winter also plays Dungeons & Dragons and ot…
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In your benevolence, hear the Lover's plea to understand Porphyra. Starring Harry Myers as Tullup, the Lover (he/him) With additional voices from the season 1 cast To understand Porphyra – I Need A Miracle, season 1, episode 2 of 12 Written and created by Matt Boothman Directed by Robert Valentine Music by Katharine Seaton Sound design by Sarah Buc…
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Follow us around a few of the wrong turns, blind alleys and dead ends that we cut from this production. Coming next on 10 September – Labyrinth Untold, Act 5 Programme notes This production contains memory loss and dead animals. Credits GOBLIN QUEEN: Natalie Winter STARRING: Helen Stratton as Linda Ellie Pitkin as Sir Barold von Branwick Strat as W…
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In your benevolence, hear the Artist's plea for a dream come true. Starring David Holt as Michel Kildress, the Artist (they/them) With additional voices from the season 1 cast A dream come true – I Need A Miracle, season 1, episode 1 of 12 Written and created by Matt Boothman Directed by Robert Valentine Music by Katharine Seaton Sound design by Sa…
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Act 4 of 5: The Goblin City. Shadows are illegal and opera is mandatory. Just don’t make a scene. Coming next on 3 September – Clangers untold (Labyrinth Backstage) Programme notes This production contains memory loss and dead animals. Matt wrote a new show called I Need A Miracle, where each episode is a prayer, some prayers are answered, and a pr…
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Can any world survive a benevolent god? I Need A Miracle premieres on 29 August. Coming next on 27 August – Labyrinth Untold, Act 4 Programme notes Every episode is a prayer. Some prayers are answered. And a prayer granted can upend the world. I Need A Miracle is the first scripted podcast series from Foggy Outline, created and written by Merely Ro…
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Act 3 of 5: The Land of Yore. Between a pot and a fart place. Stink forever or stay forever. Coming next on 20 August – I Need A Miracle Programme notes This production contains memory loss and dead animals. Goblin Queen Natalie Winter also plays Dungeons & Dragons and other games on Twitch with Roll Together! Find her as the Dungeon Master of Nexu…
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Character creation continues: what about each of our denizens could help or hinder us on our journey? Coming next on 13 August – Labyrinth Untold, Act 3 Programme notes This production contains memory loss and dead animals. Credits GOBLIN QUEEN: Natalie Winter STARRING: Helen Stratton as Linda Ellie Pitkin as Sir Barold von Branwick Strat as Winkle…
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Foggy Outline presents I Need A Miracle An original audio drama produced by Wireless Theatre Season 1 begins on 29 August and continues weekly on Thursdays. Credits Our trailer features the voices of: Annette Badland David Holt Matt Boothman Music by Katharine Seaton Sound design by Sarah Buchynski Cover art by Dionysis Livanis Transcript I Need A …
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Act 2 of 5: The Hedge Maze. This topiary can only be described as wild. Coming next on 6 August – Traits and flaws (Labyrinth Backstage) Programme notes This production contains memory loss and dead animals. Goblin Queen Natalie Winter also plays Dungeons & Dragons and other games on Twitch with Roll Together! Find her as the Dungeon Master of Nexu…
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Kicking off character creation with the important question: what flavour of Labyrinth Muppet do we all want to be? Coming next on 30 July – Labyrinth Untold, Act 2 Programme notes This production contains memory loss and dead animals. Credits GOBLIN QUEEN: Natalie Winter STARRING: Helen Stratton as Linda Ellie Pitkin as Sir Barold von Branwick Stra…
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Act 1 of 5: The Stone Walls. The Goblin Queen is displeased to find four of her denizens outside the Labyrinth. Coming next on 23 July – Kin (Labyrinth Backstage) Programme notes This production contains memory loss and dead animals. Goblin Queen Natalie Winter also plays Dungeons & Dragons and other games on Twitch with Roll Together! Find her as …
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