Afternoon Drama The Man In The Lift
by Tom Connolly
The Man in the Lift by Tom Connolly tells the story of a man contracted to repair the lift in a residential tower block. Trapped in a confined space and suspended in time, the lift becomes a place of transformation. This humorous and unsettling tale explores themes of social fragmentation and the powerful influence of popular culture and new technology.
This is Tom Connolly's first play for radio. He has experience shooting commercials and corporates globally and is the producer and director of award-winning short films for the BBC and Channel 4, including the critically acclaimed "Dogfight". His debut novel, "The Spider Truces", was shortlisted for the Writers' Guild of Great Britain Award and the Desmond Elliott Prize, with the Financial Times naming it one of the top five debut novels of the year.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.