Comedy/drama audio series set within a bustling local cafe, Babble & Froth has released its 10-episode series and launched its website. Running between 9-12 minutes, audiences are invited to be a fly on the wall and experience the diversity of individual conversations with each episode.

Created within the parameters of lockdown, producing team Nick Bacash and Rebecca Jo Hanbury were inspired to develop a new project – one that kept social distancing realistic without compromising on story and characters. Set in a café, Babble & Froth invites audiences to be a fly on the wall and listen in on a diverse range of compelling and engaging conversations with a multitude of characters.

Covering themes of the global pandemic, online dating, breakup revenge, the terms of modern relationships, parental dynamics, Nick Bacash said of the series, “Within any conversation there are range of emotions that we experience, and we wanted the audience to connect with as many as possible, so their listening experience was memorable. And what better place to have these discussions than a café, a familiar setting for a range of diverse conversations.”

Babble & Froth cast includes acclaimed comic Tiff Stevenson, Suzanne Ahmet (Adult Material, Doctors, EastEnders), Garnon Davies (Hollyoaks, Holby City), Dan March (Johnny English Strikes Back), Renee Alleyne (KISS FM radio artist), Damian Lynch (Acclaimed Audio Books Narrator), Peter Ashmore (Holby City, The Bill) along with the two creators Nick Bacash and Rebecca Jo Hanbury.

“We’re both fans of Podcasts so the idea of developing an audio project was a really exciting prospect, and the perfect (remote working) creative outlet for us. It was important for us to be inclusive and diverse without being tokenistic, but also representative; it’s a fine line and something that is always in the back of our mind when casting. The beauty of audio is that anyone can play anyone, and we tend to write a lot where characters gender, ethnicity, accent and age are all completely open. It’s much more fun casting that way and it’s far more interesting to listen to,” said Rebecca Jo Hanbury.

Available on Apple Podcasts and all major podcasting platforms, Babble & Froth has received five-star ratings on Apple Podcasts and have charted high in US Comedy and UK Performing Arts. The series is also available on http://babbleandfroth.com/

Rebecca Jo Hanbury

Originally from South Wales Valleys, Rebecca trained Classically in singing and as an actress at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic art, graduating from the same class as Natalie Dormer, Rupert Friend and Tom Mison. Rebecca has worked in theatre and television in both the UK and Australia. Acting credits include It’s A Date, EastEnders, Holby City, and TV movie Black Book. Rebecca has written and produced a number of short films, pilots and a wide range of online content, working predominantly in comedy.

Nick Bacash

Nick trained at the Melbourne Actors Studio, then headed to London to pursue his passion for performing. Acting credits include the awarding winning Sweet As, Blind Date and Into the Sea. Upon returning to Melbourne, he developed more screen credits, appearing in Neighbours, The Meeting, Behind Closed Doors, A New Beginning and various TV commercials. His passion for writing inspired a theatre production he co-created with Rebecca called Stolen Moments – short scenes performed in a monthly showcase – that also featured in the Melbourne Fridge Festival. Nick moved into directing once returning to the UK, where his credits include various commercial content with celebrity talents such as David Walliams, Helena Christensen and Laura Jackson.

Producers’ Statement

Creating a podcast with zero budget, no previous experience, while raising two children and dealing with the uncertainties of a pandemic was a challenge. Yet it provided a much-needed distraction, enabling us to channel our passion for writing and performing. We knew we wanted to create scenarios and characters that reflect a diverse range of common and unfamiliar themes that people from all walks of life experience. It felt like an exciting approach to inspire an audience to listen. We had some equipment, but no budget and given the fact most actors are currently out of work, we weren’t sure if people would be willing to volunteer their time. We asked around and had such an incredible response to the concept and scripts; it wasn’t long till we were in full rehearsal mode, then into recording and postproduction. We’re so excited to have launched the podcast, and hope audiences have an enjoyable listening experience.