Here at Dark Smile Productions we like to provide an insight into just what happens in a recording studio, and to that end we have provided a visual diary of sorts. Take a peek.

WARNING: Some of our performers really do have faces for radio, those weak of heart should look away.

The first read-through.  The company try and work out their motivation - i.e. 'In this scene I'm a Welsh squid'.

Boys with their toys. Jow laughs outwardly, but secretly wonders when the madness will end...

Simon and Ratty swap acting tips. Simon is very particular about this, as in this play he has been chosen to stand in for Ratty during dangerous physical scenes.

Richard stares helplessly at the script, wondering what he's created. Iain takes the photo knowing that he'll be entering a world of pain when it comes to the editing.

It's been a long session. Aaron has started to believe that the mic is talking back.

Simon does not know how to give a bad performance. He also loves the smell of the soundproofing on the walls. Something about feeling at home in rubber...

We don't need the microphones to be that big. We just like to intimidate people.

The boys look on as Adam attaches the 'Kick Me' sign to Simon's back.

Working in a rubber room for so long has a funny effect on the team. Aaron and Simon consider forming a boyband.  Adam is not impressed and Richard tries to shove his whole arm into his ear.

Some serious work gets done whilst the boys are away. By the way, we don't allow smoking in the studio - it's a pen.

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We're in it for the glamour

Jow and Richard own the zone. Jow relishes the chance to utter the line ' I love horses; they're my friends.'