Episodes

  • Secrets (part 3/3) - Recorded live!
    Dec 29 2023

    On this episode, hear 3 original monologues and a song inspired by the theme SECRETS. This is the final episode in =our three-part series showcasing the original monologues performed at our live show, Tiny Theatre, at SexyLand Amsterdam. Hosted by Daniella Down and Sairah Erens.


    1. 'Strangers On A Train' written and performed by Emma-Rose Thompson

    2. 'Secrets' written by Selma Oueddan and performed by Charlie Bird

    3. 'Red' written by Liz Tait and performed by Sytske van der Ster

    4. 'Fireworks' original song written and performed by Cherry On Top


    Show notes

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    Our original theme tune is composed by James Cook. Find out more about James's composition at ⁠⁠jamescookcomposition.com⁠⁠.

    This podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠Orange Theatre Company⁠⁠, Amsterdam's English-language theatre.

    The Monologue Podcast's home is ⁠⁠Spotify for Podcasters. You can also listen via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, and Breaker.


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    29 mins
  • Secrets (part 2/3) - Recorded at our live show
    Sep 22 2023

    New short fiction inspired by the theme SECRETS. This is the second in a three-part series showcasing the original monologues performed at our live show, Tiny Theatre, at SexyLand Amsterdam. Hosted by Daniella Down and Sairah Erens.

    This episode is a monologue play that delves into the lives of three friends and a TikTok dare gone wrong.


    Monologue play: LOVED


    Written By John Mabey


    Performed by

    1. Türku Koksel

    2. Thijs Miedema

    3. Pinar Karaslaan


    Show notes

    Follow us on ⁠Instagram or ⁠Facebook

    Our original theme tune is composed by James Cook. Find out more about James's composition at ⁠jamescookcomposition.com⁠.

    This podcast is brought to you by ⁠Orange Theatre Company⁠, Amsterdam's English-language theatre.

    The Monologue Podcast's home is ⁠Anchor⁠. You can also listen via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, and Breaker.


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    22 mins
  • Secrets (part 1/3) — recorded from our live show
    Aug 11 2023

    New short fiction inspired by the theme SECRETS. This is the first in a three part series showcasing the original monologues that were performed at our live show, Tiny Theatre, at SexyLand Amsterdam. Hosted by Daniella Down and Sirah Erens.

    Each monologue takes you on a different journey. From a woman driven to extreme actions by her husband, to a mother exploring her sexuality (during an existential crisis), and to Hitler's wife fantasising about how she could murder him.


    Monologues

    1. It Was Me— Written and performed by Tamara Richards

    2. I'm not NOT happy – Written by Maggy van Eijk and performed by Daniella Down

    3. The Purge — Written by Hugh Mackay and performed by Jan Wio


    Show notes

    Follow us on ⁠Instagram or ⁠Facebook

    Our original theme tune is composed by James Cook. Find out more about James's composition at ⁠jamescookcomposition.com⁠.

    This podcast is brought to you by ⁠Orange Theatre Company⁠, Amsterdam's English-language theatre.

    The Monologue Podcast's home is ⁠Anchor⁠. You can also listen via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, and Breaker.

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    29 mins
  • S4E1 Spotlight — recorded from our live show
    Mar 3 2023

    In this episode, listen to 3 original monologues inspired by the theme 'spotlight,' recorded live at our first-ever live show, Tiny Theatre, at Soho House Amsterdam. Hosted by Daniella Down and Sirah Erens.

    Each monologue takes you on a different journey. There’s the darkly funny one from beyond the grave about his untimely death that took the spotlight in the papers. There's the one about a young man's search for identity — amidst a Pride parade that gets hijacked by Climate Activists. And there's the tragically hilarious one about one woman's speech at her parents-in-law's 40th wedding anniversary that puts her in the spotlight in a way she did not expect!

    Monologues

    1. Chicken Bone — Written and performed by Chauncey Meeks-Owens

    2. The Boy Became A Submarine – Written by Kieran O'Flaherty and performed by Pim van Amerongen

    3. Happy Anniversary — Written and performed by Sara Visser



    Show notes

    Follow us on Instagram or Facebook

    Our original theme tune is composed by James Cook. Find out more about James's composition at jamescookcomposition.com.

    This podcast is brought to you by Orange Theatre Company, Amsterdam's English-language theatre.

    The Monologue Podcast's home is Anchor. You can also listen via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, and Breaker.

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    25 mins
  • Episode 5 Bottoms Up!
    Dec 29 2022

    Join hosts Daniella Down and Sairah Erens on an audio adventure — a trio of original monologues inspired by ✨alcohol✨

    Each monologue takes you on a different journey. There’s the witty one about having to hide your drink in a teacup to survive the dramas at a dry family get-together. There’s the darkly curious one about a teenager's Christmas dinner that quickly becomes messier than spilt gravy. And there’s the one in which a speech at the company’s end of year do go totally tits up.

    Monologues

    1. Dry — Written by Liz Tait and performed by Anna Anning

    2. Gravy is Better Than No Gravy – Written by Britt van Klaveren and performed by Jonelle Marasigan

    3. Lisa Harper's Last Day — Written by Maggy van Eijk and performed by Sairah Erens.



    Show notes

    Read Maggy van Eijk's refreshing book 'Remember This When You're Sad' about mental health — available from most bookshops like Bol.com.

    Follow us on Instagram or Facebook

    Our original theme tune is composed by James Cook. Find out more about James's composition at jamescookcomposition.com.

    This podcast is brought to you by Orange Theatre Company, Amsterdam's English-language theatre.

    The Monologue Podcast's home is Anchor. You can also listen via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, and Breaker.

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    32 mins
  • Episode 4 For The Love Of Music!
    Nov 2 2022

    Join hosts Daniella Down and Sairah Erens on an audio adventure — a trio of original monologues inspired by music.

    Each monologue takes you on a different journey. There’s one that’s a rhythmic rumination about how and why some music just hits us the way it does. There’s the one about a prolific nightclub in Birmingham that was — for three years, anyway — arguably one of the greatest music venues in the world. And there’s the one about a daughter’s connection to a classical piano concerto and how it soundtracks her life.

    Monologues

    1. Life Isn't Just A Song And Dance — Written and performed by Charlie Bird

    2. Mother's Club – Written by Rebecca Took and performed by Amy Leigh Sandford

    3. Sonata Quasi Una Fantasia — Written and performed (including the music) by Sandy Topzand


    Plugs and show notes

    Orange Theatre Company will be staging an original adaptation of A Christmas Carol at Amsterdams Theatre Huis, Amsterdam. From December 2-12.

    Want to contribute to our podcast as a writer? Our upcoming monologue submission theme is 'Bottom's Up' Submit your 4-6 minute monologue to info@orangtheatrecompany.com by Monday, November 28.



    Follow us on Instagram or Facebook

    Our original theme tune is composed by James Cook. Find out more about James's composition at jamescookcomposition.com.

    This podcast is brought to you by Orange Theatre Company, Amsterdam's English-language theatre.

    The Monologue Podcast's home is Anchor. You can also listen via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, and Breaker.

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    29 mins
  • S3 Episode 3 The Tourist
    Sep 9 2022

    Join hosts Daniella Down and Sairah Erens on an audio adventure — a trio of original monologues inspired by the theme ‘the tourist.’

    Our monologues today take you on three unforgettable journeys. There’s a quirky memoir from an intergalactic bus tour, there’s an alcohol-fueled romp around the streets of Lisbon with a local. And there’s a sensual story that unfolds on the vibrant streets of Brazil.

    Monologues

    1. S Quest — Written and performed by Aysu Serindağ

    2. Alive In Lisbon – Written by Angus Mackintosh and performed by Ciaran Gaffney

    3. Kayre — Written by Sebastian Parker and performed by Brendan Howley


    Plugs and show notes

    • We are doing a LIVE EVENT at Soho House Amsterdam on October 27th. Tiny Theatre, as we're calling it, is an evening of original monologues. The theme of the night is SPOTLIGHT. We are currently accepting 3-5 minute submissions inspired by the theme Spotlight until Oct 10.


    • Orange Theatre Company will be staging an original adaptation of A Christmas Carol at Amsterdams Theatre Huis, Amsterdam. From December 2-12.


    • Want to contribute to our podcast as a writer? Our upcoming monologue submission theme is 'For the love of music!' Submit your 4-6 minute monologue to info@orangtheatrecompany.com by Monday, Sept 26.

    Follow us on Instagram or Facebook

    Our original theme tune is composed by James Cook. Find out more about James's composition at jamescookcomposition.com.

    This podcast is brought to you by Orange Theatre Company, Amsterdam's English language theatre.

    The Monologue Podcast's home is Anchor. You can also listen via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, and Breaker.

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    27 mins
  • Episode 2: Rhyme Time
    May 2 2022

    A trio of original poetic monologues inspired by the theme ‘Rhyme Time.’

    Join hosts Daniella Down and Sairah Erens on an audio adventure. This episode showcases 5 spoken-word monologues!

    Monologues

    1. Cloudy Head — Written and performed by Charlie Bird

    2. Growth – Written by Chauncey Meeks Owens and performed by Mike Philips Gomez

    3. Towards A Smile — Written by Micha Hemel and performed by Sairah Erens

    4. Love fated — Written by Elissa Nicholson and performed by Marta da Silva

    5. Waterfall Curls — Written and performed by Daniella Down


    Plugs and show notes

    • We will be doing a live show in Amsterdam in the autumn. Stay tuned!


    • Want to contribute to our podcast as a writer? Our upcoming monologue submission theme is 'CROSSING THE LINE. Submit your 4-6 minute monologue to info@orangtheatrecompany.com by Monday, June.


    Follow us on Instagram or Facebook

    Our original theme tune is composed by James Cook. Find out more about James's composition at jamescookcomposition.com.

    This podcast is brought to you by Orange Theatre Company, Amsterdam's English language theatre.

    The Monologue Podcast's home is Anchor. You can also listen via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, and Breaker.


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    25 mins