Welcome and Autumn 2012

On behalf of the Speech team at URY welcome to all the freshers coming to York this year and welcome back to everyone else.

As I'm sure you've all already discovered York University is a fantastic place to be creative in all forms and URY is a great place to take part and share what you love to do with others! The Multi-National Award winning speech team here at the U.Ks oldest legal independent radio station provides you with the opportunity to make whatever you want, from dramas such as our hard hitting drama 'The Prince of Humberside' to comedy ranging from our five part sitcom 'Going Solar' to our live sketch shows and improv comedy programmes. 

You can also make documentaries, perhaps taking your interest in your subject to the next level, or even try something more adventurous and artistic and venture into the realm of exciting radiophonic soundscapes.

If that wasn't enough we also off the chance to make discussion and debate programmes or join the team on our highly praised arts programme YorWorld where there's the opportunity to interview celebritys and noteworthy artists and writers, review, present and get involved in a unique way with performing arts groups in York.

In short your imagination is the limit!

We provide you with all the equipment, training and help you achieve your radio aspirations at York and be part for a great society to boot!


What to listen out for this term!

Of course we are not just about providing you with great opportunities to make programmes but also to listen to some fantastic original productions of our own and this term we have some exciting new dramas coming your way.



The New World Order 

A two part historical thriller set in the English Civil war with a twist the 'New World Order' is the first ever adaptation of the acclaimed novel by Ben Jeapes described by the Sunday Times as 'without doubt the best science fiction book of the year.' It is the most ambitious drama we've ever attempted here at URY with a cast of around 25 and an original score performed by student musicians at the university.

England, May 1645: The civil war that has torn England apart between King Charles I and Parliament is nearing its bloody conclusion — and in the English countryside, a stranger seeks his old love and finds there is a son whom he has never seen…

You would be excused, perhaps, for thinking that this is the introduction to a thrilling historical novel. And you’d be dead right. Yet this is not the history you know, for the world has turned on to a new and deadly path.

With breathtaking imagination, Ben Jeapes has wrenched the familiar flow of English history out of its course and made it into something else, something entirely other. There is a third force, an entirely alien force — the Holekhor — who have martial powers of their own, their own religious leaders who command mysterious and strange forces, and who bring with them technology that should not have been seen in England for another three hundred years…

Prepare to be astounded. History will never be the same again.

You can see a teaser trailer for the production on our Youtube channel now!

And you can hear the production...
Part 1: 11.11.12 at 14:00
Part 2: 18.11.12 at 14:00

August Strindberg's 'Creditors'

Anxiously awaiting the return of his new wife, Adolph finds solace in the words of a stranger. But comfort soon turns to destruction as old wounds are opened, insecurities are laid bare and former debts are settled. Regarded as Strindberg's most mature work, "Creditors" is a darkly comic tale of obsession, honour and revenge. David Greig's version premiered at the Donmar Warehouse, London, in September 2008 and now comes to URY with an incredible student cast directed by Lewis Gray. 

And you can hear the production at 14:00 on the 25th of November.

To keep up to date with our in-house production company 'URY DRAMA' and for audition opportunities as we; as the latest updates on all our productions find us on facebook!


And also this term we have brand new comedy!

Live from Laughitude

URY brings you the very best standups the university has to offer recorded live at Comedysoc's 'Laughitude' Festival!

Laugh along to this fantastic show in the comfort of your own home and don't forget to look out for URY and Comedysoc's live free comedy events that take place throughout the year.

I sincerely hope that you all have a fantastic start to the year at York and that you will come and join the speech team here at URY.

It has defined my time at York so far and been the best decision of my life to be part of the station and I hope to see you soon. 

Any questions don't hesitate to contact me at the email address below,

John Wakefield - Head of Speech Broadcasting - URY

head.of.speech@ury.org.uk