Tales of the Night Sky
Bibi Jacob, Geoff Chong
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S2 E8 The Trojans: 112 IPHIGENIA
Tales of the Night Sky
05/28/23 • 16 min
There’s an eerie stillness in the port town of Aulis when Iphigenia arrives there for her wedding. What exactly will it take to bring back the winds and allow the Greek ships to sail to Troy?
This original series was co-created with Chris Mack and KJ Dwyer. And the original concept was sparked off in our writers' group, run by Chris Mack.
Written and performed by Julie Kayla. Directed by Bibi Jacob. Sound and production by Geoff Chong Outro by Bibi Jacob.
112 Iphigenia is a main-belt asteroid – not a Trojan in the L4 or L5 Lagrange points in Jupiter’s orbit. But since her character is central to the Trojan war, we’ve included her in this special series.
S2 E6 The Trojans: 17314 AISAKOS
Tales of the Night Sky
04/29/23 • 10 min
In this special series, Tales of the NIght Sky takes you into the heart of a large group of asteroids that orbit with Jupiter around the sun. These two camps of heavenly bodies - the Greeks leading and the Trojans trailing Jupiter - are known as the Trojan asteroids. Each identified asteroid is named after a protagonist in Homer’s Iliad. And these characters find themselves locked in orbit, endlessly reliving the trauma of war.
This original series was co-created with Chris Mack and KJ Dwyer. And the original concept was sparked off in our writers' group, run by Chris Mack.
In the first of the Trojans, the seer Aisakos interprets Queen Hecuba’s dream. Starring Ciaran Cresswell. Written and directed by Bibi Jacob. Introduction written by KJ Dywer and Bibi Jacob. Sound and production by Geoff Chong.
Useful sources for this episode: theoi.com , spannycattroy.livejournal.com
S2 E3 Eos: The Dawn
Tales of the Night Sky
02/25/23 • 15 min
Can Eos, goddess of the dawn, really love the Trojan prince Tithonus for all eternity?
Written and narrated by Bibi Jacob. Sound and production by Geoff Chong.
Bonus episode: Creusa’s Diary
Tales of the Night Sky
09/30/20 • 38 min
What happened to the two drops of blood Erichthonius received from Athena? This intimate and moving diary reveals all.
Starring Morag Cross as Creusa
Oboe playing by Morag Cross
Written, directed and presented by Bibi Jacob
Production and sound design by Geoff Chong
S3 E3 Pasiphaë: The Constellation of Taurus, Part 3
Tales of the Night Sky
08/31/24 • 27 min
Pasiphaë, Queen of Crete, pays the price when her husband breaks his oath to Poseidon and refuses to sacrifice the Cretan Bull. In a letter to her daughter, Ariadne, she explains the terrible events that lead to the birth of the Minotaur.
Written and directed by Bibi Jacob. Featuring Rose Romain as Pasiphaë and Bibi Jacob as Ariadne. Sound and production by Geoff Chong.
Sources include ‘Euripides Dramatic Fragments - Cretans’ and of course Roberto Calasso’s ‘The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony.’
S2 E11 The Trojans: 175 ANDROMACHE
Tales of the Night Sky
08/07/23 • 26 min
Andromache appears in the university observatory to recount her tragic tale.
175 Andromache is a main-belt asteroid – not a Trojan in the L4 or L5 Lagrange points in Jupiter’s orbit. But since her character is central to the Trojan war, we’ve included her in this special series.
Written and directed by KJ Dwyer. Edited by Bibi Jacob. With Mia Leahy as Dardana and Kate Colebrook as Petra. Original violin and vocal compositions written and performed by Chloe Dunn. Sound and production by Geoff Chong.
Recorded at the SACD studios, Paris.
You can listen to more of Chloe Dunn’s beautiful music, on becaflor.com / Bècaflor Teaser
S2 E7 The Trojans: 884 PRIAMUS
Tales of the Night Sky
04/29/23 • 11 min
In this second Trojan episode, King Priam remembers all that was lost in the first terrible siege of Troy.
This original series was co-created with Chris Mack and KJ Dwyer. And the original concept was sparked off in our writers' group, run by Chris Mack.
Starring Les Clack. Written and directed by Bibi Jacob. Original violin compositions and playing by Chloe Dunn. Sound and production by Geoff Chong. Recorded at the SACD Podcast Studio, Paris.
If you want to listen to more of Chloe Dunn’s beautiful music, click on the links:
S2 E10 The Trojans: 617 PATROCLUS
Tales of the Night Sky
07/15/23 • 19 min
Strange things happen one night, in a university observatory as Éloi struggles to stay awake and observe the 617 Patroclus asteroid.
Written and directed by KJ Dwyer. With KJ Dwyer as Elio. Mitchell Moreno as Patroclus. Ken Starcevic as Menoetius. Bibi Jacob as the radio announcer.
Sound and production by Geoff Chong.
The actors recorded at the SACD Podcast Studio, Paris. And in London - with huge thanks to Nigel Pilkington.
S2 E5 Helen: The Constellation of Cygnus
Tales of the Night Sky
03/31/23 • 25 min
She was known as Helen of Sparta until her face launched a thousand ships and started the Trojan War. Now Helen of Troy examines the multiple versions of her life - sifting through the beauty and sorrow - as the battle rages on outside.
Written and directed by Bibi Jacob. Starring Hester Wilcox as Helen. Original violin, vocal and bodhrán compositions written and performed by Chloe Dunn. Sound and production by Geoff Chong.
If you want to listen to more of Chloe Dunn’s beautiful music, click on the links:
S2 E9 The Trojans: 588 ACHILLES
Tales of the Night Sky
06/30/23 • 16 min
Achilles, ‘the best of the Greeks’, slaughters Trojans mercilessly as he battles with his own grief and regrets.
Starring Tom Morton. Written and directed by Bibi Jacob. Production and sound by Geoff Chong.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Tales of the Night Sky have?
Tales of the Night Sky currently has 39 episodes available.
What topics does Tales of the Night Sky cover?
The podcast is about Mythology, Fiction, Drama, Audiodrama, Astronomy, Myths, Podcasts, Stars, Science and Greek.
What is the most popular episode on Tales of the Night Sky?
The episode title 'S3 E2 Ariadne & Io: The Constellation of Taurus, Part 2' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Tales of the Night Sky?
The average episode length on Tales of the Night Sky is 20 minutes.
How often are episodes of Tales of the Night Sky released?
Episodes of Tales of the Night Sky are typically released every 40 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Tales of the Night Sky?
The first episode of Tales of the Night Sky was released on Dec 1, 2019.
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