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Outliers - Stories from the edge of history


Dec 10, 2019

The Tower of London’s head executioner only has one job, yet it can go horribly wrong for all involved. Right now he’s furious: there’s been a botched execution on his watch, and the reign of Henry VIII is making him see red. Outside the Tower, nationwide rebellion reflects his views. But what does he know? He’s only an executioner.

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Written by Alex Lynch

 

Performed by Adam Cunis

 

Produced by Adam Sibbald, Claudia Strange, and Alexander J Newall with April Sumner

 

Edited by Maddy Searle, David Devereux, and Alexander J Newall

 

Script edited by Sarah Kilby 

 

Directed by Alexander J Newall 

 

Main theme arranged by Samuel D F Jones, adapted by Domini Hooper and Nick Hart from the original 17th century ballad ‘The Sea Martyrs’. 

 

Additional Music by Samuel D F Jones 

 

Artwork by Lyndon White

 

Additional SFX from Benboncan, Australopithecusman, yadronoff, YleArkisto, kupp2, and previous artists via freesound.org. Additional FX by David Devereux 

 

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