The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion
7 Jul 2025
Genevieve Gaunt is Emma M. Lion (plus over 100 other characters and counting…) I am currently in studio directing the peerless Genevieve Gaunt in a charming, quirky series of novels by Beth Brower: ‘The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion’ (Vols 1-8: 1883-1884). Quirky Victorian … The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion
“My Name’s Bond. James Bond.”
22 Mar 2025
https://www.tamsincollison.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/james-bond.mp4 I spent much of 2024 in the arms of James Bond (lucky me!), directing a new audio edition of the original Ian Fleming novels to mark ‘007 at 70’. (Ian Fleming Publications) It was a labour of love for all concerned and we are … “My Name’s Bond. James Bond.”
Caledonian Road
22 Mar 2024
It was my immense pleasure to direct the audiobook of Andrew O’Hagan’s epic new novel ‘Caledonian Road’ for Faber (published: 2nd April 2024). It was definitely a Book of the Year (HBO have commissioned a multi-series TV adaptation) and was a very exciting and enjoyable … Caledonian Road
On His Majesty’s Secret Service
4 May 2023
To mark the 70th Anniversary of James Bond’s first adventure, Charlie Higson has written and read a brand new Bond adventure. As the coronation of King Charles III approaches, can Bond avert a threat to topple the monarchy and kill the heir before he can … On His Majesty’s Secret Service
Audie Award Win
4 May 2023
I am very pleased and proud to announce that the epic recording of War & Peace which I directed during Lockdown, superbly performed by Thandiwe Newton, has won the 2023 ‘Audie’ Award for Best Literary/Classic Fiction recording of the year. We put our hearts and … Audie Award Win
The Drifted Stream
7 Mar 2023
I am proud to announce the release of ‘The Drifted Stream’, Audible’s new collection of British and Irish verse, selected and introduced by Andrew Motion. Read by: Matt Addis, Nicholas Boulton, Imogen Church, Simon Dormandy, Stephen Hogan, Joe Jameson, Jonathan Keeble, Shaheen Khan, Abraham Popoola, … The Drifted Stream
War And Peace
16 Nov 2021
The incredibly versatile Thandiwe Newton and I were probably the only people to use Lockdown to read Tolstoy’s epic novel ‘War and Peace’ – TWICE! Firstly to prepare it and then to record it, unabridged, for Audible UK. Due to her incredibly busy schedule it … War And Peace
Love Bytes goes to Colorado
3 Feb 2021
“Featuring SPECIAL GUEST baritone ANDREW GARLAND, ‘She Loves Me Not’ is Sohap’s Anti-Valentine’s Day-themed Listeners’ Club Session. Featuring hilarious music by Cheryl Frances-Hoad, Gabriel Kahane, William Bolcom, and more. If you are single and eating ice-cream on the couch for Valentine’s Day, this concert is … Love Bytes goes to Colorado
Christmas No.1
12 Jan 2021
For Christmas 2020 I directed a Top Secret recording for Audible – a new reading of Charles Dickens’s beloved classic ‘A Christmas Carol’ by the legend that is Mr. Hugh Grant. We had a great time working on it together, even though Covid meant that … Christmas No.1
The Weekend
8 Dec 2020
This year I have reunited with composer Scott Stroman, with whom I have previously written ‘Fables’ and ‘Fever Pitch: The Opera’ to work on a jazz-opera adaptation of Michael Palin’s stage play ‘The Weekend’, for Highbury Opera Theatre. It was the original intention to premier … The Weekend