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Echoes of Shadows

Echoes of Shadows

Written by: Helen McKenna
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Can you ever truly escape your past?

That's the question which haunts Connie, a journalist on a small fictional island in this 10-part audio drama series, 'Echoes of Shadows.'

Connie was never popular in school. She had to lose herself in order to fit in. Now in her 30s, it doesn’t seem as though any jobs are a good fit for her: her degree in English Literature took her to journalism which she isn’t sure is actually what she wants to do. Her life just seems to be a never-ending rollercoaster of lows and more lows going off the rails every year. It might seem on the surface she’s got it all figured out but in reality, she’s sinking.

Fiadh is living in a flat with no electricity or food. She’s too embarrassed to ask for help. Her dad is a drug addict and she has unfortunately gone the same way: heroin just seems to have that kick to make her forget about everything.

Connie hasn’t seen Fi since 2015. And the last time they saw each other it was kind of complicated. When they reunite, it’s as if nothing has changed, but their lives have massively.

‘Echoes of Shadows’ was written and directed by Helen McKenna and hopes to bring to light topics such as addiction, domestic and sexual abuse, poverty and mental health to raise awareness for Isle of Man Foodbank, Motiv8 and Victim Support Isle of Man.

Find out more at: https://www.echoesofshadowsaudiodrama.squarespace.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Echoes-of-Shadows-audio-drama-series/61576631796158/

Helen McKenna Drama & Plays
Episodes
  • High Tides

    High Tides
    Oct 10 2025

    Episode 5 - Connie and Phillipa don't see eye-to-eye, and Fi agrees to tell the police about what happened in July.

    Cast (in order of appearance):

    Nightmare man - Peter Wicks

    Fiadh - Grainne Joughin

    Naomi - Jenny Derbyshire

    PC Colin - Neil Callin

    Connie - Lisa Kreisky

    Phillipa - Rachael Braidwood

    Stan - Darren Webb

    Joe - Oliver Sykes

    Annabelle - Kelly Firth

    Narrator - Helen McKenna

    This audio drama has been made possible with the help of the Isle of Man Arts Council and aims to raise awareness for Isle of Man Foodbank, Motiv8 Addiction Services and Victim Support Isle of Man. If you have been affected by any of the themes in this series, please visit the 'Echoes of Shadows' website for more information about these charities:

    Echoes of Shadows

    Episodes 6 to 10 coming 2026.
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    29 mins
  • Catching Up

    Catching Up
    Oct 10 2025

    Episode 4 - Connie and Fi catch up on the last 8 years, but Connie feels Fi isn't as fine as she says she is.

    Cast (in order of appearance):

    Fiadh - Grainne Joughin

    Kiera - Larissa Lyons

    Connie - Lisa Kreisky

    Stan - Darren Webb

    Joe - Oliver Sykes

    PC Colin - Neil Callin

    Narrator - Helen McKenna

    This audio drama has been made possible with the help of the Isle of Man Arts Council and aims to raise awareness for Isle of Man Foodbank, Motiv8 Addiction Services and Victim Support Isle of Man. If you have been affected by any of the themes in this series, please visit the 'Echoes of Shadows' website for more information about these charities:

    Echoes of Shadows
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    23 mins
  • Dragon Lady

    Dragon Lady
    Oct 9 2025

    Episode 3 - Connie tells Annabelle about meeting Fi, and a new arrival at the radio station sets-off Connie's already spiraling anxiety.

    Cast (in order of appearance):

    Fiadh - Grainne Joughin

    Connie - Lisa Kreisky

    Annabelle - Kelly Firth

    Joe - Oliver Sykes

    Stan - Darren Webb

    Phillipa - Rachael Braidwood

    Narrator - Helen McKenna

    This audio drama has been made possible with the help of the Isle of Man Arts Council and aims to raise awareness for Isle of Man Foodbank, Motiv8 Addiction Services and Victim Support Isle of Man. If you have been affected by any of the themes in this series, please visit the 'Echoes of Shadows' website for more information about these charities:

    Echoes of Shadows
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    18 mins
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