Episodes
Rose must try something new. She heads for the natural wilderness in remote Utah, USA, and invites Ryo. Sitting together under the stars, he asks if he’s the person she most needs? Narrator: Stephen Fry Cast: Rose: Anoushka Lucas Ryo: Martin Sarreal Anya: Cat Simmons Book: Simon Pitts and Theo Jamieson Music and lyrics: Theo Jamieson Music production: Steve Levine Animation producer/director: Dan Masterton Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Choir: Kantos Chamber Choir Conductor: Melvin Tay Executive...
Published 02/21/24
Published 02/21/24
Stephen Fry narrates as Rose watches her sister Jade graduate at Oxford University. She’s triggered and driving to the restaurant afterwards becomes frightening. Narrator: Stephen Fry Cast: Rose: Anoushka Lucas Ryo: Martin Sarreal Jade: Kamilla Fernandes Anya: Cat Simmons Zach – Rhys Whitfield Book: Simon Pitts and Theo Jamieson Music and lyrics: Theo Jamieson Music production: Steve Levine Animation producer/director: Dan Masterton Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Choir: Kantos Chamber...
Published 02/21/24
Stephen Fry narrates as Rose returns to work after Covid lockdowns, while Ryo is on a different journey. Narrator: Stephen Fry Cast: Rose: Anoushka Lucas Ryo: Martin Sarreal Anya: Cat Simmons Jade: Kamilla Fernandes Alyssa: Nicole Deon Book: Simon Pitts and Theo Jamieson Music and lyrics: Theo Jamieson Music production: Steve Levine Animation producer/director: Dan Masterton Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Choir: Kantos Chamber Choir Conductor: Melvin Tay Executive producer: Simon Pitts A Magnum...
Published 02/21/24
Stephen Fry narrates as Ryo makes a life-changing decision in a locked-down world: one that could very well change his and Rose’s lives for ever. Narrator: Stephen Fry Cast: Rose: Anoushka Lucas Ryo: Martin Sarreal Kenji: Kevin Chen Book: Simon Pitts and Theo Jamieson Music and lyrics: Theo Jamieson Music production: Steve Levine Animation producer/director: Dan Masterton Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Choir: Kantos Chamber Choir Conductor: Melvin Tay Executive producer: Simon Pitts A Magnum...
Published 02/21/24
Stephen Fry narrates as Rose and Ryo hope their virtual romance may be special. Meanwhile, Rose plans her best friend’s internet wedding, and Ryo supports friends struggling through the Covid pandemic. Then there’s tragedy. Narrator: Stephen Fry Cast: Rose: Anoushka Lucas Ryo: Martin Sarreal Alyssa: Nicole Deon Kenji: Kevin Chen Hiromi: Michelle Yumiko Payne Book: Simon Pitts and Theo Jamieson Music and lyrics: Theo Jamieson Music production: Steve Levine Animation producer/director: Dan...
Published 02/21/24
Stephen Fry introduces Rose and Ryo – and a remote love affair begins after they meet on a work video chat, across time zones. Is their virtual waltz the start of something special? Narrator: Stephen Fry Cast: Rose: Anoushka Lucas Ryo: Martin Sarreal Alyssa: Nicole Deon Kenji: Kevin Chen Hiromi: Michelle Yumiko Payne Book: Simon Pitts and Theo Jamieson Music and lyrics: Theo Jamieson Music production: Steve Levine Animation producer/director: Dan Masterton Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Choir:...
Published 02/21/24
A musical romance about two young strangers who fall in love online. Meet the West End stars and creators including Anoushka Lucas, Martin Sarreal and the BBC Philharmonic. Lewis Borg-Cardona also talks to co-creators Simon Pitts and Theo Jamieson, music producer Steve Levine, conductor Melvin Tay and animator Dan Masterton. Producer: Lewis Borg-Cardona
Published 02/05/24
Reflecting on Rose’s advice, Ryo comes to a momentous decision - one that could change both of their lives for ever.
Published 05/15/21
Three weeks after the wedding and the funeral, Ryo and Rose reconnect, with Rose offering Ryo some advice as she recounts a story about her younger sister and a choice she made.
Published 05/14/21
In the wake of the tragedy that engulfs his friends, Ryo struggles to cope. Attempting to reassess his life and move on, he’s advised by Kenji not to forget Rose.
Published 05/13/21
As virtual maid of honour at her best friend Alyssa’s internet wedding, Rose rises to the occasion, but celebrations are put on hold when she finds out the news that Ryo has to tell her.
Published 05/12/21
As Rose plans for her best friend Alyssa’s internet wedding, on the other side of the world Ryo has to help his own close friends, as the reality of the pandemic hits home with tragic consequences.
Published 05/11/21
Rose and Ryo both reflect on their first video chat and realise that, even with half a planet between them, this could still be the start of something special.
Published 05/10/21
Despite initial interruptions from Ryo’s friends Kenji and Hiromi, his video chat with Rose goes well - especially when it turns into something more, via some cool backgrounds and a virtual waltz.
Published 05/09/21
Overcoming the time difference, Rose and Ryo connect via the internet and learn more about each other’s lives, which leads to the two of them setting up a video chat.
Published 05/09/21
London-based Rose Darrow meets Ryo Miike, a work colleague living in Kyoto, during an online video chat. The first episode of a new musical romance set in a locked-down time of pandemic.
Published 05/09/21
Stephen Fry introduces U.Me - an original musical romance set during pandemic lockdown.
Published 05/03/21