A smart, self-aware script by Eaton-Jones and Nic Ford, which is carried along so very nicely by Colin McFarlane as its charismatic, engaging leading man. It also takes the opportunity to break the fourth wall (which is no mean feat for an audio production, when you happen to think about it for a moment) and comment frequently upon not only the inherent sublime absurdity of the core premise, but also the rather dubious nature of the prevailing attitudes of the era in which it happens to be set. Who could pass up the temptation of hearing a good old fashioned smackdown between characters of stiff-upper-lipped British resolve and truly detestable devotees of Herr Hitler, intent upon carrying out the most diabolical of schemes? From the melodramatic setup to the traditional cliffhangers, every note is simply spot-on, forming a superb homage to a bygone form of storytelling. Supermind is an affectionate pastiche of the American radio serials of yore, served up in handy bitesize chunks which slip down easily. One particular ardent follower of the Third Reich, Professor Fenella Vaytell (Julie-Ann Dean), has her sights firmly set on stealing Hardwicke’s incredible powers, through her ‘Brain Drain’ machine… Devised, co-written, produced and directed by Barnaby Eaton-Jones, Supermind happens to be the tale of Art Hardwicke (Colin McFarlane), mentalist extraordinaire, who does an act under the stage name ‘Supermind’, where he astounds audiences nightly with feats of mind reading however, these are no mere parlour tricks on his part, as his gifts are very real, not to mention remarkable.Ībly accompanied by his manager, Lady Daphne Witcombe (Toyah Willcox), and his soap-averse sidekick and aide-de-camp, Frampton (Barnaby Eaton-Jones), Hardwicke uses his stage show as cover for amazing acts of léger de brain, as he pits himself against ruffians, hoodlums, criminal types, and – being the 1930s – Nazis. READ MORE: The Worlds Of Blake’s 7 – ‘Bayban The Butcher’ – Audio Drama ReviewĪ welcome throwback to those halcyon radio days comes in the form of AUK Studios’ brand new comedy drama vehicle, Supermind. Gunfights, fisticuffs, derring-do: these happened to be de rigeur here, only the pictures were better.
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