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Second Hand Rose

An 80-year-old drag queen's life gets turned upside down when a young care nurse enters his life.

Second Hand Rose by Philip Meeks

Barnaby is an 80-year-old female impersonator. He is stubbornly trying to keep performing despite his frailty. Then a young care nurse comes into his life and all his preconceptions and certainties are turned upside down. An uplifting comedy drama about gender, sexuality, love and respect.

Barnaby ..... Donald McBride
Jojo ..... Felix Mufti-Wright
Akshay ..... Rajat M Bose
Noreen, Big Thora ..... Susan Twist
Conductor ..... Hamilton Berstock

Director/Producer - Gary Brown
Production Co-ordinator - Vicky Moseley
Studio Manager - Amy Brennan
Sound - Sharon Hughes

A Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Audio Drama North Production.

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44 minutes

Last on

Thu 22 Feb 2024 14:15

Broadcast

  • Thu 22 Feb 2024 14:15

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