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When The World Is Loud
​An audio theatre experience to help you drown out the noise of the modern world
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Available NOW!
 
#WTWIL


​Accompanied by original music and soundscape, Mortal Fools Youth Theatre brings you the real-life voices of young people and communities from across the North-East, to take you on a journey of discovery, escape and hope for the future.

​Anybody, any age, anywhere can listen. ​All you need is a phone and headphones, and we’ll take care of the rest.

Free to access – donations welcome! 
How To Guides

Download our how to guides for everything you need to know about what to expect from the experience and how it works.
Available as a simple 1 page document, or a full-length detailed booklet.
Simple How To GUIDE - ​DOWNLOAD HERE!
​Full How To Guide - ​DOWNLOAD HERE!
Listening and Taking Part
There are a few ways to listen to When The World Is Loud:

  • Listen on the Podbean App. 
  • Listen on Spotify (to avoid being interrupted by adverts, this option is only recommended if you have Spotify premium)
  • Listen on Apple Podcasts 
  • ​Stream or download directly from our website using the player below

If you're taking part outside of the home, you can either stream using your mobile data, or download all the tracks before you start.
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Listening via Spotify, Podbean or Apple is our recommended way of listening, as you'll be able to see the individual track descriptions, which will help keep you right throughout the experience.
About #WTWIL
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When all you can hear is the noise - of work and school and the news - it’s easy to miss the sounds of birds and laughter and shoes on the pavement. 
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When stress and worry are echoing, it can be hard to hear hope and friendship and calm. But listen closely…they’re there.

Starting somewhere familiar to you, simple instructions will take you around spots in your chosen location. You’ll pause to listen to original scenes and stories and, as you move from place to place, you’ll hear community voices.

​Most importantly - you’ll have time to reflect on your own thoughts, feelings and experiences.
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Listen as many times as you like and anywhere you like – it works in rural, urban and stay-at-home settings. You pick where to start and let us guide you from there.

Listen as a group or go it alone. Just grab your phone, a pair of headphones, and some comfy shoes, and let us take you on a journey.
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Key Info:

- Age Guidance 8+
- Available to listen to from 24th August
- Free to access - donations welcome
- Minimum listening time approx. 70 minute
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Sharing
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We’d love you to share your listening experience with us at Mortal Fools. Let us know what you thought and share pictures of you listening along via our social channels @MortalFoolsUK and use the hashtag #WTWIL

​​You can also get in touch with any questions, comments, or feedback @MortalFoolsUK or drop us an email on [email protected] 

Donating

Mortal Fools is a registered charity and we're pleased to offer this experience free of charge. If you are able to donate, it will help us continue making exciting new work with young people.

You can donate via PayPal using the 
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Cast and Credits
Produced by: Mortal Fools
Devised and performed by: Mortal Fools Youth Theatre

Composer and Sound Designer: Mark Melville
Writer and Dramaturg: Sian Armstrong
Assistant Sound Designer: Matthew Tuckey

Assistant Writer and Dramaturg: Rachael Walsh
Project Lead & Creative Producer: Helen Ferguson

Sound Technicians: Corrie Livesey & Michael Gooch
Production Manager: Craig Spence
Community Outreach Facilitators: Claire Rimington and Liam Scarth
This project was made possible by funding from: 
Arts Council England
Community Foundation
Northumberland County Council
UK Youth
​Sylvia Waddilove Foundation.
Mortal Fools Youth Theatre groups:

Stage 2 -
ages 7 to 11yrs 
Young performers and devisers: Annie, Edward, Ella M, Ella S, Emily, Grace, Islay, Isobel, James & Valentina
Pracitioners: Claire Rimington and Eilish Stout-Cairns



Stage 3 - ages 11 - 14yrs
Young performers and devisers: Alexandra, Daisy, Ellie, Eloise, Emily & Katie
Practitioners: JG Tansley and Phoebe Dodd


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Ensemble - ages 14 - 18yrs
Young performers and devisers: Abel, Ben, Eddie, Eliza, Fiona, Izzy M, Izzy S, Maise, Mark, Mina, Rhiannon, Scott & Sophie
Practitioners: Rachael Walsh and Zoe Thomson

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      • Ensemble Young Company
    • WITH SCHOOLS
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  • PROJECTS
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      • Hirst Fest
      • Ensemble Young Company Presents
      • MFYT: INFLUENCE
      • Ensemble Young Company 2025-2026
    • PAST PROJECTS
  • GET INVOLVED
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