Tales of the Night Sky

Author: Bibi Jacob, Geoff Chong

Original audio drama with spectacular soundscapes, based on the Greco-Roman myths behind the constellations. Written and directed by Bibi Jacob, these moving and sometimes humorous tales, brim with tragedy, injustice, and violence.
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S3 E10 Medea & the Argonauts: The Constellation of Argo Navis, Part 2
Episode 10
Saturday, 13 September, 2025

The Argonauts have arrived in Colchis, the Golden Fleece is within their reach. But Jason will need the help of the goddess Aphrodite and the sorceress, Medea, to face the challenges ahead. And that help will come at a price. *Sensitive listeners beware - some of this episode is gruesome!* Written and directed by Bibi Jacob. Sound and production by Geoff Chong. Original compositions written and performed by Chloe Dunn - with Louis appearing as Eros. Featuring: Tom Morton as Aeëtes, Chloe Dunn as Aphrodite, Tercelin Kirtley as Orpheus, Ciaran Cresswell as Jason, Rose Romain as Medea. Sources for this episode include: Apollonius’ ‘Argonautica’, ‘The Orphic Argonautica’, Euripides’ ‘Medea’, Seneca’s ‘Medea’, Pinder’s 4th Pythian. The extract from Euripide’s ‘Medea’ is in a translation by Ian Johnston, Vancouver Island University.