Spanning over a 6000 year time period, acclaimed comic book writer Alan Moore’s first novel Voice of the Fire, published in 1996, marked the author’s scale, ambition and imagination. Located in Northampton, the novel’s 12 part structure follows the lives of 12 people in various eras, each of which bringing the narrative forward in time. Moore is known for works such as V for Vendetta, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen and Watchmen amongst others, and is celebrated for his literary contributions. Bringing to life Moore’s first novel 25 years later, former New Perspectives Artistic Director, and now newly announced Artistic Director of the Live Theatre in Newcastle, Jack McNamara tells us more about working with various well known performers including Maxine Peake and Toby Jones to produce an audiobook version.
