Roaches Coaches

By FADS

Join struggling small-town bus depot owner Keith Roache and his hapless team as they do their best to get the buses out even though times are tough. Having fallen upon hard times, Keith does his best but he’s always one step behind lazy Jimmy, hopeless Carol, desperate Mags, womaniser Kenny, naïve William, and camp Laurence. (A FADS production, directed by Ian Kidd.)

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Bonus episode: From Stagecoach to Stage

Roaches CoachesJan 07, 2021

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Bonus episode: From Stagecoach to Stage

Using his new celebrity status as a calling card, Laurence tries to kick-start his big break into the theatre scene in this short special episode.

Narrator: Anna Foran

Laurence: Ian Kidd

Receptionist: Lucy Kidd

Wee Granny: Maggie Kidd

Written and recorded by Ian Kidd.

Produced by Sam Yoffe and Ian Kidd.

Original music by Stuart Kidd.

Jan 07, 202103:32

Bonus episode: Christmas Carol

You can't have Christmas without some carols. Roaches Coaches' office manager Carol had a lovely Christmas in a Covid bubble with Willie. In this special short episode, Carol sends her seasons greetings to you all.

Written, performed, and recorded by Sarah Walker.
Produced by Sam Yoffe and Ian Kidd.
Original music by Stuart Kidd.

Dec 30, 202004:53

Episode 1 - Bridge Into Troubled Waters

In this first full length episode, Keith reveals that the business is in trouble. Carol tries to solve his problems, a new driver arrives, and Jimmy wishes he'd worn his glasses before taking a short-cut.

See the characters at the Roaches Coaches website: https://www.fintrydrama.org.uk/about-roaches-coaches

Narrator: Anna Foran
Carol: Sarah Walker
Jimmy: Kevin Boland
Keith: Nigel Pope
William: Laura Cranstoun
Kenny: Andy Barr
Mags: Jeannie Woodburn
Laurence: Ian Kidd
Lady Gallacher: Gerry Eckersley
Young Woman on Bus: Heather Stewart
Tarty Woman on Bus: Luci Rooney
The Heavy: Chris Goodall
Mark the Shark: John Steele

Music: Stuart Kidd

Production team: Sam Yoffe, Laura Cranstoun, Ian Kidd

Dec 08, 202039:57

Roaches Coaches - Join us for a journey

Next stop: Roaches Coaches

Join struggling small-town bus depot owner/manager Keith Roache and his hapless team as they do their best to get the buses out despite vandalism, terrorism, extreme feminism and a severe lack of optimism. Having fallen upon hard times, Keith does his best but he’s always one step behind lazy Jimmy, hopeless Carol, desperate Mags, womaniser Kenny, naïve William, and camp Laurence.

Join them on a journey!

A FADS production, written and directed by Ian Kidd.

Jul 13, 202001:21