5. Graduation Nightmare

Rose must try something new. She heads for the natural wilderness in remote Utah, USA, and invites Ryo. Sitting together under the stars, he asks if he’s the person she most needs?Narrator: Stephen FryCast:Rose: Anoushka Lucas Ryo: Martin Sarreal Anya: Cat SimmonsBook: Simon Pitts and Theo Jamieson Music and lyrics: Theo Jamieson Music production: Steve Levine Animation producer/director: Dan Masterton Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Choir: Kantos Chamber Choir Conductor: Melvin TayExecutive producer: Simon PittsA Magnum Opus Broadcasting and The Mighty Pie Creative Studio production for the BBC World Service

Stephen Fry narrates as Rose watches her sister Jade graduate at Oxford University. She’s triggered and driving to the restaurant afterwards becomes frightening. Narrator: Stephen FryCast:Rose: Anoushka Lucas Ryo: Martin Sarreal Jade: Kamilla Fernandes Anya: Cat Simmons Zach – Rhys WhitfieldBook: Simon Pitts and Theo Jamieson Music and lyrics: Theo Jamieson Music production: Steve Levine Animation producer/director: Dan Masterton Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Choir: Kantos Chamber Choir Conductor: Melvin TayExecutive producer: Simon PittsA Magnum Opus Broadcasting and The Mighty Pie Creative Studio production for the BBC World Service

Stephen Fry narrates as Rose returns to work after Covid lockdowns, while Ryo is on a different journey.Narrator: Stephen FryCast:Rose: Anoushka Lucas Ryo: Martin Sarreal Anya: Cat Simmons Jade: Kamilla Fernandes Alyssa: Nicole DeonBook: Simon Pitts and Theo Jamieson Music and lyrics: Theo Jamieson Music production: Steve Levine Animation producer/director: Dan Masterton Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Choir: Kantos Chamber Choir Conductor: Melvin TayExecutive producer: Simon PittsA Magnum Opus Broadcasting and The Mighty Pie Creative Studio production for the BBC World Service

Stephen Fry narrates as Ryo makes a life-changing decision in a locked-down world: one that could very well change his and Rose’s lives for ever. Narrator: Stephen FryCast:Rose: Anoushka Lucas Ryo: Martin Sarreal Kenji: Kevin ChenBook: Simon Pitts and Theo Jamieson Music and lyrics: Theo Jamieson Music production: Steve Levine Animation producer/director: Dan Masterton Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Choir: Kantos Chamber Choir Conductor: Melvin TayExecutive producer: Simon PittsA Magnum Opus Broadcasting and The Mighty Pie Creative Studio production for the BBC World Service

Stephen Fry narrates as Rose and Ryo hope their virtual romance may be special. Meanwhile, Rose plans her best friend’s internet wedding, and Ryo supports friends struggling through the Covid pandemic. Then there’s tragedy. Narrator: Stephen FryCast:Rose: Anoushka Lucas Ryo: Martin Sarreal Alyssa: Nicole Deon Kenji: Kevin Chen Hiromi: Michelle Yumiko PayneBook: Simon Pitts and Theo Jamieson Music and lyrics: Theo Jamieson Music production: Steve Levine Animation producer/director: Dan Masterton Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Choir: Kantos Chamber Choir Conductor: Melvin TayExecutive producer: Simon PittsA Magnum Opus Broadcasting and The Mighty Pie Creative Studio production for the BBC World Service

Stephen Fry introduces Rose and Ryo – and a remote love affair begins after they meet on a work video chat, across time zones. Is their virtual waltz the start of something special? Narrator: Stephen FryCast:Rose: Anoushka Lucas Ryo: Martin Sarreal Alyssa: Nicole Deon Kenji: Kevin Chen Hiromi: Michelle Yumiko PayneBook: Simon Pitts and Theo Jamieson Music and lyrics: Theo Jamieson Music production: Steve Levine Animation producer/director: Dan Masterton Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Choir: Kantos Chamber Choir Conductor: Melvin TayExecutive producer: Simon PittsA Magnum Opus Broadcasting and The Mighty Pie Creative Studio production for the BBC World Service

A musical romance about two young strangers who fall in love online. Meet the West End stars and creators including Anoushka Lucas, Martin Sarreal and the BBC Philharmonic. Lewis Borg-Cardona also talks to co-creators Simon Pitts and Theo Jamieson, music producer Steve Levine, conductor Melvin Tay and animator Dan Masterton.Producer: Lewis Borg-Cardona