This is the dramatised true story of a kidnapped street dog from Moscow called Laika in her final moments before her death in the lower earth orbit of space.  Her heart was broken by the betrayal of her first human 'friend'.

IN THE NORTH OF ENGLAND - Drama

‘Reawakened Star’ – Jess Blake plays 5 different lead roles in a brand-new set of dramatic monologues. Each episode begins with Jess performing the story of a new person as if a microphone had been dropped down on their moment of greatest drama. The different people, places and times are underscored by the loose theme of a night sky. Every script has been written for this project by David Robinson.  5 lost voices talk with the passion of a reawakened star.