A new Manx tale, told by some of the island’s greatest storytellers.

SHOW CREATOR

Kyle wrote the story for the podcast at the height of the coronavirus pandemic while unable to return to see family on the island. He also directed the performances and hosts the show.

MUSIC

David is a multi-instrumentalist and Manx language speaker. He studied composition at the University of York and uses his Manx roots as a source of great inspiration in his music.

VOICE of ASHLEY SPARROW

Joseph is a lover of myths and legends, and joined the team to give a voice to one of the show’s protagonists, Ashley Sparrow. He currently studies drama at Stage One Drama School.

VOICE of RORY SPARROW

Alice is a Stage One alumnus and had appeared in many island productions. She’s been thrilled to lend her voice to bringing Manx myths to life with an exciting, modern twist.

VOICE of ARTY SPARROW

Tony trained at the Hammond School and has many credits in TV, film and theatre. He’s also been involved in big island musicals, having recently played the titular role in Young Frankenstein.

VOICE of GRANNY MONA

Sonia is Isle of Man born and bred, and taught musical theatre to many in our cast. She is proud to have been a part of so many amazing Manx productions over the past few decades.

ENSEMBLE VOICES

Chris is a performer, radio broadcaster and regular of the theatre scene on the Isle of Man. Myths, legends, and Manx heritage have been core themes in much of Chris’ work.

ENSEMBLE VOICES

Bryony is performer, singer, and Stage One alumnus. She has appeared in and provided musical direction for many Manx musicals. She also sang ’Ushag Veg Ruy’, our podcast’s theme.

ENSEMBLE VOICES

David is a familiar face with Manx audiences, having appeared in leading roles at the Gaiety stage for many years. He has also written and directed seven Isle of Man pantos since 2003.

PRODUCTION

David is a key figure in the production film and media on the Isle of Man. He is a long-time champion of creative projects, no matter the budget or scale, and has been a great friend to the podcast.

SCRIPT EDITING

Kat is a wordsmith extraordinaire. She has read and listened to every incarnation the tens of thousands of words of Mona’s Isle script has gone through, saving you from the worst of it!

RECORDING

Lewis ran the desk for us while we recorded the character dialogue for the podcast. He recently graduated from the Visual Communications course at UCM and is also a Stage One alumnus.