Sleaze

Drama of the Week

Siobhan and Max seem to lead a blissfully boring family life, complete with a young daughter and stable careers as teachers. But when Max’s old band - one hit wonders 15 years ago - reform following a hit new cover of their song, Siobhan begins to question the stories she has told herself about their relationship and their past. Then troubling allegations about the band begin to emerge…

Sleaze is an exploration of the culture of the early 2000s - in the music scene and more generally - and the generational shift that has occurred since then. The play delves into the ambiguities of memory and how the stories we tell of our life shifts as time moves on, and cultural tides change. It deals with challenging themes involving sexual assault and inappropriate relationships.

Sleaze is written by Joe von Malachowski and Will Close (the writing partnership behind Mediocre White Male). Featuring original music composed and performed by Phil McDonnell.

CAST: Siobhan ..... Lydia Wilson Max ..... Will Close Ivan ..... Jonny Weldon Hooper ..... Matthew Durkan Chloe ..... Crystal Condie Lucy ..... Jadie Rose Hobson

Writers: Joe von Malachowski & Will Close Director: Anne Isger Production Co-ordinator: Gaelan Davis-Connolly Sound: Pete Ringrose, Ali Craig, Mike Etherden

Original music by Phil McDonnell

A BBC Studios Audio Production for BBC Radio 4