Neon Inkwell

“This innovative compilation series features short-form podcasts from a variety of creators. This project aims to highlight new and underrepresented creators and showcase a few from recognised Rusty Quill favourites. Whether it’s a post-apocalyptic space thriller or a quirky monster road trip, Neon Inkwell listeners will always have something new to discover.”

Created as a means for up-and-coming audio drama writers to pitch their shortform stories to Rusty Quill, Neon Inkwell showcases a range of talent from all walks of life, with Elizabeth Moffat taking the reigns as showrunner. It launched in November 2023 with Of That Colossal Wreck, written by long-running RQ collaborators Jonathan Sims and Sasha Sienna, and has so far seen the release of three more shows, with more to come.

Of That Colossal Wreck

When five artificially grown people awaken on an abandoned space station long after the extinction of humanity, they must confront their purpose, their future and the carnivorous alien beings that have taken over the facility. (Directed by Maxamillian John and written by Sasha Sienna and Jonathan Sims).

Inexplicables

Following their mother’s death, thirty-something disasters Harold and Meredith return to their hometown of Gravesby in the North of England for the funeral. There, they must also contend with the ICS, their late mother’s social care business. But the ICS and its clients are a lot stranger than they expected, being that ICS is community for Vampires, Werewolves, zombies and more. (Written by Tom Critch and Alexander J Newall, directed by Maddy Searle).

The Pit Below Paradise

As a central religious figure in the basil-loving community of Paradise Village, no-one is more sure of their future than Dorian/Dori (he/her). But when the date of his expected sacrifice is rescheduled, Dori is forced to enter the wider world and attend a local college. That’s when Will enters her life, a former gravedigger with no reason to suspect his vibrant new roommate is anything but what she seems… (Written by J Evelyn Gaskell, directed by Micah Rodriguez and Stephanie Resendes).

Broken Hearted Monsters

Broken Hearted Monsters follows Frank, the estranged creature of Dr Frankenstein who must travel to his former home for his creator’s funeral. Frank, not wanting to face the bitter reality of an unresolved relationship, invites his ex-boyfriend, Dracula, along for the ultimate American road trip. The wounds from their break-up are still fresh as they make their way across country, stopping at mundane tourist traps, eating at tacky diners and dissecting their former romance; the good and the bad. (Written by Morgan Ormond and SC Ormond, directed by Amani Zardoe).

Welcome to Fosters

Coming soon in 2025, Welcome to Fosters is a magical mystery set in an alternate universe. In Sydney, Australia, a small-time private consulting wizard and her new apprentice attempt to keep the business afloat by removing magical pests, dispersing restless spirits and tracking down a group of necromancers out to take over the world. (Written by Imogen Cassidy and directed by Chris Magilton).