
S3 E5 Laelaps: The Constellation of Canis Major
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12/14/24 • 24 min
Laelaps, Europa’s yellow dog, has forgotten what love is, until Procris enters his life. His devotion to her will lead him to some unexpected places in this heartbreaking tale of loyalty and treachery.
Written and directed by Bibi Jacob.
Sound and production by Geoff Chong.
Narrated by Sandy Bernard.
Featuring Rufo Quintavalle as Minos and Zelda Rittner as Procris.
And also featuring the lovely dogs, Luna and Gus. With huge thanks to their mistresses, Sandy and Gaëlle.
Check out the substack Stelliferous for more on the constellations.
Laelaps, Europa’s yellow dog, has forgotten what love is, until Procris enters his life. His devotion to her will lead him to some unexpected places in this heartbreaking tale of loyalty and treachery.
Written and directed by Bibi Jacob.
Sound and production by Geoff Chong.
Narrated by Sandy Bernard.
Featuring Rufo Quintavalle as Minos and Zelda Rittner as Procris.
And also featuring the lovely dogs, Luna and Gus. With huge thanks to their mistresses, Sandy and Gaëlle.
Check out the substack Stelliferous for more on the constellations.
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S3 E4 The Labyrinth: The Constellation of Corona Borealis
This epic and madcap episode concludes Ariadne’s story. It takes us into the heart of the labyrinth and up into the heavens with the constellation of the Northen Crown - Corona Borealis.
Written and directed by Bibi Jacob. Featuring: Tom Morton as Silenus, Charlotte Donnelly as Psalakantha, Nigel Pilkington as Dionysus. Bibi Jacob as Ariadne, Rufo Quintavalle as Minos, Ciaran Cresswell as Theseus. Original violin loops by Chloe Dunn Sound and production by Geoff Chong.
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What connects a golden-fleeced ram, a goddess crafted from clouds and a set of twins? Davina the Diviner reveals all. The key to your destiny may lie in the stars.
Written by Morag Cross.
Directed by Bibi Jacob.
Featuring:
Morag Cross as Verity, Helle & Nephele,
Bibi Jacob as Davina & Ino.
Tom Morton as Aeëtes and the Messenger.
Ciaran Cresswell as Phrixos.
Nigel Pilkington as the Newspaper and Market Vendors.
Sound and production by Geoff Chong.
A big thanks to Nige.
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