Some things must never be forgotten.
Liam Murphy, a promising young poet looking to make his mark, takes a stand at his university’s open mic night to challenge it's complex legacy with discriminatory ideologies. When his performance is poorly received, Liam must decide if he's ready to confront the difficulty that awaits him, or find a different path to success.
This original full-cast audio drama presents an immersive listening experience that lingers long after the final word is uttered.
Written, Directed and Produced by Liam Spencer.
Sound design by Soho Sonic Studios.
Are you ready to find out what lies beneath the cracks?
DISCOVER WHAT LIES BENEATH THE CRACKS
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THE VOICES OF BENEATH THE CRACKS
LIAM SPENCER
LIAM MURPHY/ANECDOTE
Liam Spencer is a writer, director and performance poet also known as Annotate. Since 2016, he has written for and performed on some of the biggest stages and broadcasters in the country, including BBC Radio London, Tate Modern and the Tower of London. His cutting-edge poetry has earned him critical-acclaim as both a performer and visual storyteller, and seen him headline TNT Sports’ first-ever spoken word show: Sport in Words. His debut audio drama, Beneath the Cracks,, was shortlisted for the Hörspielsommer International Audio Drama and Sound Art Competition 2026.
BELAL STITAN
BILAL MALIK
Belal Stitan is a British-Palestinian actor whose screen credits include Giant (BFI London Film Festival) and Refuge (Trua Award, Kerry International Film Festival). Bilingual in Arabic and English, with roots in Gaza and an upbringing in Birmingham, he brings a distinct authenticity to his work. He is completing an MSc in Media, Communication and Development at LSE, graduating with Distinction, and produces bilingual media under the name Trypod. Beneath the Cracks marks his continued work in audio storytelling.
ALICE NÎ BHEOLÁIN
SAMANTHA TIERNEY
Alice is an Irish film and theatre actor who's recently found her way into voice-over and singing. Her housemates will tell you she has a voice like Celine Dion and is not at all annoying. Having studied physical theatre she loves anything movement related and is happiest when getting beaten up and crushed by everyone in her Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym. She also loves learning languages and is currently studying Mandarin.
我想吃饺子
NOOR IMAN
ALANA ROBERTS
Noor is a writer, spoken-word artist, vocalist, and creative producer. She is soft yet strong, personal yet universal. Known for her powerful storytelling, her work explores faith, identity, ancestry, society and the quiet contradictions we all hold, offering a space where vulnerability feels like strength. More than just a performer, Noor creates environments for reflection and expression, leading workshops, including her Brit-ish workshop, which invites others to embrace the in-between spaces of who they are. Her art is rooted in her name — Noor, meaning light.
SUBHADRA DAS
RUKMINI SHARMA
Subhadra Das is a historian who writes about science and society, specialising in the history of race science and eugenics. She has presented podcasts and stand-up comedy shows, curated museum exhibitions, and appeared on radio and TV. Her first book Uncivilised: Ten Lies That Made The West was published in 2024.
GEORGE KELLY
RYAN PHILLIPS
George Kelly is a writer, editor, entrepreneur, and a former battle rapper. His short stories and essays have been published in numerous anthologies in both the US and the UK, as well as showcased online. He’s signed to literary agent Piers Blofield of Shiel Land Associates and is currently in the process of preparing his latest crime novel, One Knife Stand, for traditional publication. He’s the founder of The Write Path, an award-winning creative writing curriculum designed to help at-risk teens express themselves and re-engage with education. He’s married to the love of his life and has five beautiful kids.
MARIA VALENTINA
Maria Valentina is a writer, voice actor, and creative producer whose work is driven by a passion for authentic storytelling and meaningful human connection. Working across film, literature, editorial, and live performance, she has collaborated with award-winning director Ashley Bilal Chin and worked alongside Omar Hijaj in script development, creative direction, event production, and project management. Her creative work has been showcased at the Museum of London, and she has contributed to editorial magazines as both a writer and storyteller. Most recently, Maria made her voice acting debut in Beneath the Cracks—a project by the renowned artist Annotate. She is currently writing her first book while continuing to develop original projects that explore culture, identity, and the complexities of the human experience.
MARIA TORRES
PAUL FISK
PAUL MERCER
Fisky is a London based Poet, Rapper, the Founder of Mind Over Matter and member of London’s FLO poet collective mentored by Natalie ‘The Floacist’ Stewart, founding member of seven time Grammy nominated Neo-Soul Duo, Floetry. He draws on his twenty-five years of lived experience with addiction and depression to raise awareness and process his own struggles, capturing stories from his life and experiences with a raw honesty in his own story-telling style. Fisky’s second album ‘Cheaper Than Therapy’ is available to stream and download now and picks up where his debut album ‘Ten Years’ left off. The single ‘Sometimes ft. Greg Blackman’ is also available to stream and download now.
VICTOR AMZIE
ADDITIONAL VOICES
Victor is a Netflix and BBC iPlayer credited actor and performer amongst many other independent projects. He is an up and coming name in Audio drama and has shown great potential adopting a number of smaller yet integral roles in this project. An all round creative artist he embodies a gritty, go till you go pro attitude and it has got him well on the way to artistic stardom on many levels and in many fields.