Sheringham Little Theatre is launching a new series of audio dramas.
The first play, The Other Side of the World, tells the story of renowned TV reporter Alan Whicker in 1958 and marks the beginning of a series of free audio dramas.
Simon Moorhead, a trustee at Sheringham Little Theatre and the producer behind the project, said: "We are looking to expand the reach of the Little Theatre beyond our four walls.
"Our aim is to give local actors and writers a new platform to showcase their work, so we will also be turning some of our own Sheringham shows into audio, including entries to our playwriting competition."
Listeners can access the recordings by visiting the theatre and picking up cards printed with QR codes.
The project holds personal meaning for Mr Moorhead, as the debut play features his father Cyril, who worked as Alan Whicker's cameraman.
The drama features an 18-strong cast led by television and radio impersonator Jon Culshaw as Whicker.
Mr Moorhead said: "It is based on factual episodes of Whicker’s World, including when Alan and dad nearly started World War Three while filming in Hong Kong and their aircraft pilot, who should have been following a river back into the harbour, followed a road into China – resulting in them being shot at by anti-aircraft guns.
"They made it back, but my mum started getting calls from the press saying, 'do you know they nearly started World War Three?'"
The hour-long play was recorded in Greenwich at a studio run by Moorhead’s daughter and son-in-law.
Mr Moorhead is a volunteer trustee on the board of the charity that operates Sheringham Little Theatre as a North Norfolk community arts venue.
To listen to The Other Side of the World, visitors can collect a card from the theatre’s Hub or box office.
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