Another glowing review for The Cricket on the Hearth/The Haunted Man from Audio Theatre Central: www.audiotheatrecentral.com/2025/12/revi...
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The Haunted Man: "Another excellent adaptation of a lesser known work. 9/10". scifibulletin.com/books/audiob...
Well, that was time well spent. Listening to The Cricket on the Hearth / The Haunted Man from @averageromp.bsky.social is like sitting by the fire with eggnog and your favourite seasonal music. With impeccable sound design, music, and acting, and stories by Charles Dickens, what's not to like?
Selim Ulug@selimpensfiction.bsky.social · 11mo agoThe Chimes was wonderful. I bought this new release as soon as I heard about it. Can’t wait to give it a listen.
I've written a blog about my audio adaptation of Dickens' The Cricket On The Hearth, available now from @averageromp.bsky.social: eddierobson.wordpress.com/2025/12/12/t...
The Cricket on the Hearth
I’ve adapted one of Charles Dickens’ other Christmas books for audio. Here’s how I went about it. The Cricket on the Hearth is the third of Charles Dickens’ five Christmas books, …
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Check out this interview with producer Jonathan Morris about our latest release. scifibulletin.com/books/audiob...
The Cricket on the Hearth: Interview: Jonathan Morris
Jonathan Morris’ production company Average Romp has followed up its successful adaptation of Charles Dickens’ The Chimes with two more of his Victorian tales: The Cricket on the Hearth and The Hau…
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The Haunted Man "an hour of audio heaven framed for all time." www.liverpoolsoundandvision.co.uk/2025/11/14/t...
The Haunted Man. Audio Drama Review.
Liverpool Sound and Vision Rating 9/10 Cast: Rosie Baker, Paterson Joseph, Jeff Rawle, Tim Speyer, Dan Starkey, Matthew Steer, Tilly Vosburgh. The final novella from one of Britain’s finest ever wr…
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Our first review! "The Cricket On The Hearth is a tale of unpretentious brilliance." www.liverpoolsoundandvision.co.uk/2025/11/12/t...
The Cricket On The Hearth. Audio Drama Review.
Liverpool Sound and Vision Rating 9/10 Cast: Tony Marshall, Bronté Barbé, Graham Fellows, Geoff Leesley, Jason Forbes, Katie Moore. The Cricket On The Hearth may not be considered by many in today’…
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Following the critically-acclaimed release of The Chimes in 2022, Average Romp presents two more full-cast adaptations of Charles Dickens’ Christmas stories; THE CRICKET ON THE HEARTH & THE HAUNTED MAN. It will make your Christmas 100% more Christmassy! Order here: averageromp.com
Proud of these two gems...The Haunted Man & The Cricket of the Hearth. If you enjoyed The Chimes, try these two out for some good seasonal fireside listening. Fine casts, great adaptations and wonderful sound design. Enjoy. #Dickens #Christmas #averagerompproductions #audiodrama averageromp.com
I've written a new audio adaptation of one of Dickens' other Christmas books, The Cricket On The Hearth, and it's available now to buy as a bundle with The Haunted Man scripted by @jonnymorris.bsky.social. Mine stars Graham Fellows, his stars Paterson Joseph! averageromp.com/the-cricket-...
The Cricket in the Hearth & The Haunted Man – Average Romp
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NEW RELEASE - OUT TODAY THE CRICKET ON THE HEARTH & THE HAUNTED MAN Following the critically-acclaimed release of The Chimes in 2022, Average Romp presents two more full-cast adaptations of Charles Dickens’ Christmas stories; THE CRICKET ON THE HEARTH & THE HAUNTED MAN. averageromp.com
Following The Chimes, two more Dickensian Christmas tales from @averageromp.bsky.social @jonnyauping.bsky.social @lisabowerman.bsky.social @eddierobson.bsky.social scifibulletin.com/2025/11/06/a...
A Dickens of a good Christmas on the way
It’s time for another Dickensian Christmas courtesy of Average Romp. Following the critically-acclaimed release of The Chimes in 2022, Average Romp presents two more full-cast adaptations of Charle…
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As a prelude to our next two releases, a free preview of the first 14-minutes of our critically acclaimed production of The Chimes by Charles Dickens is now available on YouTube (as well as being available on streaming services). Time to start getting in the Christmas mood... youtu.be/RR6xUpVzu08
The Chimes by Charles Dickens starring Toby Jones, 14-minute preview. An Average Romp production.
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Our next two productions have now been recorded. Fantastic casts, absolute magic in the studio. Please follow this account - details to follow in due course!
"Trotty is played by Toby Jones, brilliant as ever; indeed, every character is portrayed with verve and warmth. The pacing is great: not hurried, not slow; the filmic music works well... A lovely Christmas treat, easy listening at its best." www.theguardian.com/culture/2023...
The week in audio: The Chimes; Uncanny Christmas Special; The Today Podcast – review
Toby Jones stars in a pitch-perfect Dickens adaptation; it’s all round to Daisy May Cooper’s haunted house; and Esther Rantzen’s frank revelations are an inspiration
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Now available from Big Finish (as well as directly from www.averageromp.com, of course!) youtu.be/UpOeOpTqDrw?...
The Chimes first full-length trailer (Toby Jones in a new production of the Charles Dickens novel)
THE CHIMES is a feature-length, full-cast adaptation of the ‘lost’ Christmas book by Charles Dickens, due for release on December 5th, and now available to p...
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The Chimes resound at Big Finish
Average Romp's production of Jonathan Morris' adaptation of Charles Dickens' The Chimes is now available to download at Big Finish. Toby Veck is a man who worries that he has become a burden on societ...
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You can stream the first 14 minutes of The Chimes for free from Spotify and all good streaming services. open.spotify.com/episode/5bzt...
The Chimes by Charles Dickens starring Toby Jones
Listen to this episode from Average Romp on Spotify. THE CHIMES is a feature-length, full-cast adaptation of the ‘lost’ Christmas book by Charles Dickens, now available to buy as a download. T...
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Our adaptation of Charles Dickens' 'The Chimes' starring Toby Jones is now available from Big Finish productions! Follow the link below for details: www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/t...
An audio adaption of THE CHIMES, with Toby Jones too! One for any lurking Dickensians.
Average Romp@averageromp.bsky.social · 3y agoOut now! THE CHIMES is a feature-length, full-cast adaptation of the Christmas book by Charles Dickens, starring Toby Jones with David Horovitch, Lucy Speed, Laura Aikman and Victoria Alcock. For more details and to order, visit averageromp.com
Werry much weckomended for your hactual top notch Dickensian hacting, himmersive sound design, stirring music hand henduring social relewence.
Average Romp@averageromp.bsky.social · 3y agoOut now! THE CHIMES is a feature-length, full-cast adaptation of the Christmas book by Charles Dickens, starring Toby Jones with David Horovitch, Lucy Speed, Laura Aikman and Victoria Alcock. For more details and to order, visit averageromp.com
You can stream the first 14 minutes of The Chimes for free from Spotify and all good streaming services. Visit averageromp.com to purchase the full 95-minute play. open.spotify.com/episode/5bzt...
The Chimes by Charles Dickens starring Toby Jones
Listen to this episode from Average Romp on Spotify. THE CHIMES is a feature-length, full-cast adaptation of the ‘lost’ Christmas book by Charles Dickens, now available to buy as a download. T...
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Out now! THE CHIMES is a feature-length, full-cast adaptation of the Christmas book by Charles Dickens, starring Toby Jones with David Horovitch, Lucy Speed, Laura Aikman and Victoria Alcock. For more details and to order, visit averageromp.com