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Jumping for Joy

New audio drama airing 4th May 2023 at 18.00

Jumping for Joy by Rachel Walshe

A young woman decides to end her life on high point by jumping off a building before her happiness can turn sour. However just as she is about to jump, she is stopped by a man calling himself the Angel of Death, and it seems he rather she stay alive.

Directed by Anna Nugent

Eva – Rachel Walshe

Jamie – Paul Nugent

Joy – Jessie Doyle

Mona – Jade Jordan

Made with the support of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland with the Television License Fee.

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