The Lion and the Adder

The Lion and the Adder is a supernatural detective story releasing Autumn 2026In 1920s London, Robin Sylvester is a theoretical physicist who specialises in the science of demon summoning. When a young man goes missing in a suspected demonic possession, DI Nicholas Hawthorn calls on Robin and consulting psychic Evelyn “Bash” Sebastian to help untangle a case that blurs the lines between science, magic and religion...Visit monstrousproductions.org/fundraising to help bring the series to life!--Transcript available at monstrousproductions.org/the-lion-and-the-adder/teaserWritten and performed by H.R. OwenMusic by Noisy Bug

DI Nicholas Hawthorn and his favourite constable, DC Edwards, take a break from fighting magical crime to do a spot of shopping...The Lion and the Adder is a 1920s detective story launching in Autumn 2026. Visit monstrousproductions.org/fundraising to help bring the series to life!--Transcript available at monstrousproductions.org/the-lion-and-the-adder/the-detectivePaul Warren as Nicholas HawthornAMC as D.C. EdwardsJonathan Ip as The ShopkeeperWritten by H.R. OwenSound designed by Eira MajorMusic by Noisy Bug

Consulting psychic Evelyn "Bash" Sebastian might talk to ghosts and spirits for a living, but making conversation with an eligible young bachelor is another matter...The Lion and the Adder is a 1920s detective story launching in Autumn 2026. Visit monstrousproductions.org/fundraising to help bring the series to life!--Transcript available at monstrousproductions.org/the-lion-and-the-adder/the-psychicMéabh de Brún as BashColette Hart as Aunt ClaraRalph Stickley as FrankWritten by H.R. OwenSound designed by Eira MajorMusic by Noisy Bug

"This is exactly why I didn't want you tagging along. You'd kick a wasp's nest if you thought it might get you some research material..."Transcript available at monstrousproductions.org/the-lion-and-the-adder/episode-oneSupport us at monstrousproductions.org/fundraising or follow us on Instagram @Monstrous_Productions, on Tumblr @Monstrous_Productions and on Bluesky @MonstrousPod.----Episode One starred, in order of appearance:Lou Sutcliffe as Clarence ParksH.R. Owen as Robin SylvesterPaul Warren as Nicholas HawthornSonia Himalaya as Mrs BuckleyDavid Ault as Cecil RoderickAMC as Constable EdwardsMéabh de Brún as Evelyn 'Bash' SebastianJoshua Tay as PinksKarim Kronfli as FosterWith additional voices from Ben Chandler, Rebecca Tanwen, Lou Sutcliffe, Rebekah McLoughlin and Gethin Hughes.----Created by H.R. OwenWritten by H.R. OwenScript Edited and Directed by Sophie B.Sound Designed by Eira MajorTheme tune by Noisy Bug

"You never know when you'll need to commune with the spirits. If you've no paint, you can make do - mud or blood, or anything that makes a mark..."Transcript available at monstrousproductions.org/the-lion-and-the-adder/episode-twoSupport us at monstrousproductions.org/fundraising or follow us on Instagram @Monstrous_Productions, on Tumblr @Monstrous_Productions and on Bluesky @MonstrousPod.----Episode 2 starred, in order of appearance:Paul Warren as Nicholas HawthornRebecca Tanwen as Mrs SamsonEric Mok as George GladwellRebekah McLoughlin as MalcolmRhys Lawton as PuddleH.R. Owen as Robin SylvesterAMC as Constable Edwardsand Méabh de Brún as Evelyn 'Bash' SebastianWith additional voices from Rebecca Tanwen, Erika Sanderson, Ruth Urqhart and Lou Sutcliffe.----Created by H.R. OwenWritten by H.R. OwenScript Edited and Directed by Sophie B.Sound Designed by Eira MajorTheme tune by Noisy Bug