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An alternative history of the US space programme, dramatised by Dirk Maggs. What if John F. Kennedy survived the assassination attempt and developed the space programme? President Nixon, with the help of former president JFK, has just green-lit NASA’s first manned expedition to Mars. Aboard the expedition is Natalie York, a geologist who risks everything she loves for the chance to go to space; Phil Stone, former X-15 test pilot; and Ralph Gershon, a Vietnam War hero intent on being the first African American to reach another planet.

You’ve heard of an Essex Girl or even a Chelsea Girl, but what about a Hounslow Girl? Definition of a Hounslow Girl: a young Muslim woman who wears hooped earrings with her headscarf and grapples with traditional values while hustling her way through urban London. The Diary of a Hounslow Girl is a bold and provocative one-person play, written and performed by Ambreen Razia. From the joys of traditional Pakistani weddings to fights on the night bus, this is a comic story of dreams, aspirations and coming of age, told through the eyes of a 16-year-old British Muslim girl.

John Riggi tries to get lucky in the lottery. He is a writer and co-executive producer on 30 Rock. He was also a writer and co-exec on The Comeback, Will & Grace, The Bernie Mac Show and The Larry Sanders Show.

Cindy goes on a book tour/manhunt with the help of her matchmaker. CINDY CHUPACK is the Emmy-winning writer and executive producer of Sex and the City and Everybody Loves Raymond; she's also the executive producer of Him and Us, with Sir Elton John, and the author of The Between Boyfriends Book.

A deeply funny story by Jay Kogen about the things we do for love, including taking a honeymoon to Hawaii. JAY KOGEN is an Emmy-winning writer for The Simpsons, Frasier, and Malcolm in the Middle.

An inspirational comedy set by Beth Lapides about Dr. Emoto, beach bodies, and getting evicted - from Los Angeles and the Piscean Age!

John Riggi takes us to the old country and back in this funny, poignant tale of place and family.

Author and unique TV writer Merrill Markoe considers the battlefield of her love-life and finds that hope springs eternal.

Gifted comedian Dana Gould takes us to the heart of darkness of insomnia.

A deeply funny and epic story by Beth Lapides about her eviction from Los Angeles and exile in the desert (if you can consider Palm Springs the desert).

A deeply funny story by Merrill Markoe about the world as seen by her dog.

Jon Kinnally's deep, beautiful piece goes shallow and deep as he explores feline and human love.

Beth Lapides' revelations about "getting it" - and the ecstatic joys of consciousness. Oh, and also the time she peed in her pants.BETH LAPIDES executive produced and hosted Un-Cabaret for Comedy Central. She hosts and curates the Un-Cabaret, Say the Word, and the Other Network. She is a commentator for NPR's All Things Considered and The Huffington Post, and she had her own daily talk show on Comedy World Radio.

Jon Kinnally changes his eternal child's psychic diaper.

Jon Kinnally travels far and wide, and far inside, for this time-travelling story about his Mother's refridgerator magnets and his own coming to consciousness.

Judy Toll calculates that she's gained and lost over 400 pounds. This is her story.

Winnnie Holzman gets honest about porn, her daughter and Suicide Girls.

Two deeply funny stories by Stephen Glass; one about a battle of wills with his psychiatrist, and a bonus track about his dog's "problem".

A deeply funny story by Jason Kordelos about his therapist's needs.

A deeply funny story by Jenny Bicks about the pleasures and terrors of hair.