Some say Hera birthed the monstrous Typhon, others that it was Gaia, the Earth. Whoever it was wanted to challenge Zeus and create a new order in the cosmos.

Written and directed by Bibi Jacob.
Featuring Sandy Bernard as Hera.
Narrated by Bibi Jacob.
Sound and production by Geoff Chong.

Sources include Nonnus’ ‘Dionysiaca’, Euripides' ‘Prometheus Bound’, the ‘Homeric Hymn to Apollo’, Hesiod’s Theogony, Roberto Calasso’s 'The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony’ and Aratus’ ‘Phaenomena.’

We were also loosely inspired by the philosophical concept of ‘musica universalis’.

It’s party time in Olympus. Heracles, the hero is now a god and about to be adopted by Hera. Before the rebirthing ceremony begins, he and the Queen of the gods must make peace in spite of all their suffering and loss.

*Sensitive listeners be aware - some of this episode is gruesome*

Written by Doug Rand and Bibi Jacob.

Directed by Bibi Jacob.

Sound and production by Geoff Chong.

Featuring:

Doug Rand as Heracles,

Sandy Bernard as Hera,

Kester Lovelace as Apollo,

Chris Mack as Hermes,

Dario Costa as Zeus, Hephaestus and the groom,

David Stanley as Diomedes,

and Bibi Jacob as Hebe.

Recorded at the SACD studios in Paris.

The quote comes from Diodorus Siculus’ Library of History, Book 4, in a translation by CH Oldfather.

Aristotle refers to Heracles in Book 3 of his Politics.

For our other sources, check out our website!

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.