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FINALIST: The Audie Awards 2016

Audible Originals brings you a brand new audiobook adaptation of J. Sheridan Le Fanu’s classic gothic novella, Carmilla - starring Rose Leslie (Game of Thrones and Downton Abbey), David Tennant (Doctor Who and Broadchurch) and Phoebe Fox (Life in Squares and The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death)

One of the very first vampire thrillers, this audio adaptation follows 18-year-old Laura as she recounts the story of her mysterious, intriguing and beautiful house guest Carmilla, who is stranded in the forest after a carriage accident and taken in by Laura’s widowed father. The girls develop a friendship which turns into a passionate meeting of souls. A relationship of vampire and prey, the story is told through Laura’s eyes as she is drawn further into Carmilla’s terrifying world of pleasure and pain.

A masterpiece of erotic Gothic horror, Carmilla encompasses mystery, suspense, forbidden lust, violence...and lots of blood....

Carmilla has been dramatised by Robin Brooks, an actor, dramatist and author who has been working as a playwright for over 25 years. Carmilla was directed by Fiona McAlpine of Allegra Productions for Audible Originals.

Key cast:

  • Carmilla -Phoebe Fox
  • Laura - Rose Leslie
  • Dr Hesselius - David Tennant
  • Father - James Wilby

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    David Tennant
    Phoebe Fox
    Rose Leslie

    About the Performer

    David Tennant, one of Scotland's greatest ever actors, has won acclaim from audiences, critics, and fellow professionals all over the world for his outstanding and award-winning performances on stage and screen. He is most well-known for playing The Doctor in Doctor Who, his lead role in the British TV series Broadchurch, and for his numerous wonderful stage performances with the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RSC). He is no stranger to audio work, having created a rich and wide-ranging back catalogue of audio narration work.

    About the Performer

    British actress Phoebe Fox has been in the films The Aeronauts, Eye in the Sky, and The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death. Fox has also appeared in numerous British TV shows, including Switch, Life in Squares, Close to the Enemy, and Black Mirror. On stage, she has appeared as Olivia in Twelfth Night, as Catherine in A View from the Bridge, as Anne in There Is a War, and as Cordelia in King Lear.

    About the Performer

    After graduating from LAMDA with honors, Rose won a Scottish BAFTA for Best New Talent for her professional debut role of Rhian in New Town. Rose promptly gained notice in another TV production, playing the rebellious housemaid Gwen in the first season of Downton Abbey, and then starring in HBO’s Game of Thrones as Ygritte. Rose also landed roles in the British film, Now Is Good, opposite Dakota Fanning, Jeremy Irvine, and Paddy Considine and opposite Harry Treadaway in the indie film, Honeymoon, which premiered at SXSW. Rose is in the cast of Agatha Christie's Death on the Nile, directed by Kenneth Branagh. Rose can be seen opposite Jack Huston in The Great Fire, which was inspired by the events of 1666 when nearly half of London was destroyed in less than a week. She also appeared alongside Vin Diesel, Michael Caine, and Elijah Wood in The Last Witch Hunter, a thriller based around the struggle to defeat the combined forces of the most horrifying witches in history. Rose starred in the two-part TV special of Luther, alongside Idris Elba and Laura Haddock, and also stars opposite Kate Mara and Anna Taylor-Joy in the Fox feature, Morgan, directed by Luke Scott. Other TV appearances include The Good Fight, spin-off series of The Good Wife, opposite Christine Baranski and Cush Jumbo. Rose was listed as one of Screen International's UK Stars of Tomorrow.

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    This was so beautifully done! I listened to the production as I read along with the book and it really helped me visualize the story! My only dislikes was that some character names had been changed and not mentioned i.e Lafontane was not included as well as the mention of Baron Vordenburg which was replaced by the doctor. When reading along, it skipped some parts in the book and dialogue was added but was well done and allowed more character development instead of just hearing Laura's thoughts. Overall, amazing and will definitely be listening to it again. Highly recommended!

    Amazing!!!!

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    If you could sum up Carmilla in three words, what would they be?

    Gothic, mysterious, entertaining.

    Who was your favorite character and why?

    Carmilla of course, got to love a baddy!

    What does the narrators bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

    They bring the stories and characters to life. The main female leads gives the story an hypnotic feel.

    Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

    No, its not a moving story, the plot is terribly obvious, the whole thing is even a little hammy. I was entertained, but not moved.

    Any additional comments?

    This is not an original storyline, its not supposed to be, I'm sure. Just enjoy a well performed classic Vampire story.

    Perfect story for dark winter nights

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    LeFanu is a notable early horror author. and this novel is beautifully performed, but it is low on nuance and the direction of the plot is less foreshadowed than telegraphed.

    classic but not very nuanced vampire tale

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    The story is simple, yet the characters drive it well. Actors' performances were all great and it left me wanting more in the end. My only regret is that the few creepy aspects of the story were a bit sparse.

    Short, yet fun to read.

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    I liked the performance and the ambiance created. The story was not as eventful as I hoped and rather obvious. Given how short this is, if it sounds like it is up your alley give it a try, if not then move along.

    Meh

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