Feeling like their trust has been betrayed, Jem feels more alone than ever, but things aren’t exactly as they seem.

Feeling like their trust has been betrayed, Jem feels more alone than ever, but things aren’t exactly as they seem. Additional SFX from zapsplat.

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We meet our protagonist Jem, in Liverpool as they encounter someone that is about to change their world and take them on a journey of love.

We meet our protagonist Jem, in Liverpool as they encounter someone that is about to change their world and take them on a journey of love. ﻿Additional SFX from zapsplat.

Episode 1 – Jafar Energy

Jem battles with who they really are and how they want people to see them.

Jem battles with who they really are and how they want people to see them. Additional SFX from zapsplat. Original beat by LaloProductionsBeatz.

Episode 2 – 4.48

 Struggling to find answers in real life, Jem turns to the internet to try and find some understanding.

Struggling to find answers in real life, Jem turns to the internet to try and find some understanding. ﻿Additional SFX from zapsplat.

Episode 3 – Rainbow Kitten

A melodic, beat infused story in 4 parts.

<h2>Presented by 20 Stories High in association with Unedited.&nbsp;</h2><h2> </h2><h2> Written by Luke Barnes.</h2><h2> Directed by Nathan Powell.</h2> With original beats, flowing melodies and poetry to stretch your mind and heart. CHOKKA follows the journey of 16-year-old Jem who is coming to terms with the world around them. How they fit into a community in which they feel other and what happens when love punches them in the gut. 20 Stories High Youth Theatre each give their own voice to Jem as well as weaving in their own personal reflections on love, jealousy, depression and friendship. Suitable for ages 13 plus - Contains themes of mental health and strong language. Accessible text transcript available at:&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/36j7Xdx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/36j7Xdx</a> Accessible visual transcript available at:&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/2SvYbwF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2SvYbwF</a> If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in the podcast, please visit <a href="https://youngminds.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Young Minds</a>&nbsp; This project was made possible thanks to Arts Council England, Children in Need, Paul Halmyn Foundation, The Foyle Foundation and the Backstage Trust. Additional SFX from zapsplat.

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1. Episode 1 – Jafar Energy

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3. Episode 3 – Rainbow Kitten