IN ISOLATION MONOLOGUES by Rachel Dax Sat, 28 Mar 2026 17:00:53 -0400 https://racheldaxpodcasts.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 IN ISOLATION MONOLOGUES by Rachel Dax yes Support this Podcast e7237dd3-9ed7-5124-877c-b29c5c275e0f Rachel Dax episodic false IN ISOLATION MONOLOGUES is a suite of Audio Dramas with Soundscape and Music, recounting the life stories of four British octogenarian women from very different backgrounds. Each monologue explores LGBT experiences, as well as women’s relationships to men and wider society. Frank and unflinching, In Isolation discusses love, sex, sexuality and gender in a way that both challenges and affirms.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Rachel Dax https://storage.buzzsprout.com/6uc1tlxhu9ww49u6n3am2u9lcr16?.jpg IN ISOLATION MONOLOGUES by Rachel Dax Footballer's Wife by Rachel Dax Footballer's Wife by Rachel Dax *WARNING - This story contains scenes of domestic violence that some listeners may find disturbing.

Laura, aged 85, recounts how her youngest grandchild turns up unexpectedly on her doorstep and changes her life beyond comprehension.


Written, Produced & Directed by Rachel Dax

Performed by Ruth Madoc

Music by Jo Gendle

Sound Editing & Soundscape by Jacob Meadowcroft

Recorded at David Shell's Studios

Cover Art by Katy Conway


In loving memory of Ruth Madoc, who sadly died before this audio drama was completed.  She was a wonderful actress and friend, and a staunch LGBTQ+ ally.


If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this drama then help is available at:
National Domestic Abuse Helpline (UK) 0808 2000 247   refuge.org.uk
Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline (UK) 0800 0119 100  hello@switchboard.lgbt

© Rachel Dax 2023

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]]> *WARNING - This story contains scenes of domestic violence that some listeners may find disturbing.

Laura, aged 85, recounts how her youngest grandchild turns up unexpectedly on her doorstep and changes her life beyond comprehension.


Written, Produced & Directed by Rachel Dax

Performed by Ruth Madoc

Music by Jo Gendle

Sound Editing & Soundscape by Jacob Meadowcroft

Recorded at David Shell's Studios

Cover Art by Katy Conway


In loving memory of Ruth Madoc, who sadly died before this audio drama was completed.  She was a wonderful actress and friend, and a staunch LGBTQ+ ally.


If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this drama then help is available at:
National Domestic Abuse Helpline (UK) 0808 2000 247   refuge.org.uk
Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline (UK) 0800 0119 100  hello@switchboard.lgbt

© Rachel Dax 2023

Support the show

To listen to, watch and read more of Rachel's work visit: https://daxitales.com/

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Written, Produced & Directed by Rachel Dax 

Performed by Suzie Rees

Original Music by Michael O. Lewis 

Soundscape by David Shell 

Artwork by Emily Conway



© Rachel Dax 2023


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Written, Produced & Directed by Rachel Dax 

Performed by Suzie Rees

Original Music by Michael O. Lewis 

Soundscape by David Shell 

Artwork by Emily Conway



© Rachel Dax 2023


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Written, Produced & Directed by Rachel Dax

Performed by Fiona Knowles

Soundscape by David Shell

Original Music by Jo Gendle

Cover Art by Emily Conway


© Rachel Dax 2022


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]]> Mary, aged 80, recounts how she fell in love for the first time at the age of 70!


Written, Produced & Directed by Rachel Dax

Performed by Fiona Knowles

Soundscape by David Shell

Original Music by Jo Gendle

Cover Art by Emily Conway


© Rachel Dax 2022


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Written, Produced & Directed by Rachel Dax

Performed by Sara Harris Davies

Soundscape by David Shell

Original Music by Michael O. Lewis

Cover Art by Emily Conway


© Rachel Dax 2022


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]]> Sara, aged 85, recounts her unusual experiences of love.

Written, Produced & Directed by Rachel Dax

Performed by Sara Harris Davies

Soundscape by David Shell

Original Music by Michael O. Lewis

Cover Art by Emily Conway


© Rachel Dax 2022


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To listen to, watch and read more of Rachel's work visit: https://daxitales.com/

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