As part of Big Finish’s celebration of 25 years of Doctor Who on audio, a star-studded cast led by Paul McGann took to the stage to perform a full-cast audio drama reading in front of a packed audience.

Golden Cat Studios producers followed the making of The Stuff of Legend by Robert Valentine from rehearsals through to the live performances at Cadogan Hall, talking with the cast, crew and fans every step of the way to produce the official behind-the-scenes extras now available to hear on download and CD.

Leading the cast were Paul McGann as the Doctor and India Fisher as his original audio companion, Charley Pollard. In a quiet Cornish mining town in 1963, the time travellers faced off against two of their most iconic enemies – the Master (Alex Macqueen) and the Daleks (Nicholas Briggs).

The stage show also featured live foley effects and audience participation, with the audience providing the voices of the Robomen enslaved by the Daleks.

The cast list also includes Carolyn Seymour as Old Emily and the Light Bucca, Nisha Nayar as Emily Barnfather, Jason Forbes as Captain Montgomerie Césaire, Barnaby Edwards as Jago Penrose and Foley, and Gabriel Clark as Jory, Robomen and the Dark Bucca.

“A delight for all… the perfect way for Big Finish to celebrate a quarter century of audio Who. The cast were superb and Alex Macqueen has firmly cemented his status as a truly great Master.”
Doctor Who Magazine

“There are Daleks, the Master, lots of jokes and plenty of thrills, chases, explosions and exterminations… I’m gripped from start to finish.”
Who Review

“While it was doubtless fun to watch, the story works well as an audio drama in its own right. If you’re a fan of the Eighth Doctor and Charley’s exploits, or just a good, solid Doctor Who story, this one’s for you.”
Cultbox

“Perfect to sum up all that is great and good about the show.”
Bleeding Cool