Nico Emmet
The Sterling Girl
A standalone steampunk-horror-fairytale audio drama, created by Nico Emmet. Disgraced toymaker Sable Wayland is accused of replacing wealthy young Etta Sterling with a robot replica, when their unlikely encounter dramatically alters the latter's behaviour. Swept up in the rumour, the paranoid little village of Pigeon Heath teeters on the brink of hysteria. Where– or who– is the real Sterling Girl? A steampunk twist on the 'changeling child' myth performed by an all-autistic cast, The Sterling Girl is a heartfelt and occasionally horrifying love letter to art, folklore, and autistic friendship. Content Warnings: Ableism, familial abuse, child endangerment, witch-hunting, depersonalisation, body horror Connect with The Sterling Girl on Instagram and Tumblr to see additional content and share your thoughts! Cast Etta Sterling — Selby Elliott Sable Wayland — Nico Emmet The Narrator — Rory Hunter Oscar Sterling — Freddie Mowat-Leyenda Anne "Penny" Pennybacker — Joss Creighton Mrs. Sterling — Val O'Grady Mr. Sterling — John Henson Villager A — Simon Kristensson Villager B — Ianto Collacott Villager C — Pippi Villager D — George Doubtfire Additional Villagers — Selby Elliott, Nico Emmet, Val O'Grady, John Henson Crew Writer, director, editor, sound designer, poster designer — Nico Emmet Producer — Felix Reed Sound Designers — Selby Elliott, H Chapman Sound Effects Designed and recorded by myself and my team; otherwise downloaded with permission from BBC Sound Effects and the Freesound database. End Credits Song — Tale of Bouzouki by X3nus
Nico Emmet 2026
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