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Theatrical dynasties are challenged in this insightful, amusing and touching talk with Jane Brennan, Aonghus McAnally Snr & Óg. [October 2013]

Theatre critic Emer O’Kelly discusses the complexities of Bernard Shaw

Aonghus Óg McAnally (Rise Productions) interviews his fellow Major Barbara cast members. [August 2013]

Seamus Heaney discusses his version of Antigone: The Burial at Thebes. [August 2008]

Join playwrights and real-life friends Elaine Murphy and Amy Conroy of HotForTheatre, as they discuss the writing process behind Shush; beginnings, endings and every draft in between. [June 2013]

Director Annabelle Comyn discusses her approach to directing Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion with Brian Singleton, Samuel Beckett Professor of Drama and Theatre, Trinity College Dublin. [May 2011]

Quietly actor Patrick O’ Kane discusses his book Actors’ Voices. In this talk he is joined by Festival Director of Live Collision International Festival Lynnette Moran to consider the role of actors as theatre artists within the broader spectrum of the arts. [November 2012]

Award-winning playwright and poet Frank McGuinness discusses his career with Dr. Noreen Doody, Head of Department of English, St Patrick’s College. [November 2010]

Actor Paul McGann took time out of his busy rehearsal schedule to talk to broadcaster Pat Kenny. Hear how he has prepared for the play. Major Barbara, written by Bernard Shaw and directed by Annabelle Comyn, is live on the Abbey stage at the Abbey Theatre from the 21 July 2013. Information is available at www.abbeytheatre.ie

Actors Morgan Crowley, Muiris Crowley and Aileen Mythen star in our festive production of James Joyce's The Dead. They took some time out after opening night to chat about the play. Hear about how they brought the Joycean characters to life, what it's like to make an Abbey Theatre debut and the musical side of this dramatisation. The Dead, by James Joyce, in a dramatisation by Frank McGuinness, ru...

In this clip Marie Louise Muir interviews Owen McCafferty and Patrick O'Kane, where they discuss their working relationship and in particular their collaboration on Quietly. The original interview aired on BBC Radio Ulster Arts Extra, Tuesday 13 November 2012. Quietly, written by Owen McCafferty and directed by Jimmy Fay, made its World Premiere on the Peacock stage at the Abbey Theatre from the 1...

Actor Declan Conlon, who is currently playing the character of Ian in Quietly, takes time out to discuss his acting career to date, his long and established career with the the Abbey Theatre, and the different experiences he has had playing characters on it's two stages. Quietly, written by Owen McCafferty and directed by Jimmy Fay, made its World Premiere on the Peacock stage at the Abbey Theatre...

Actor Patrick O'Kane, previews his Meet the Makers Abbey Talk 'Actor's Voices: the people behind the performances', as part of the run of Quietly. In this talk he is joined by producer Lynnette Moran to consider the role of actors as theatre artists within the broader spectrum of the arts. Quietly, written by Owen McCafferty and directed by Jimmy Fay, made its World Premiere on the Peacock stage a...

The director of the Abbey Theatre, Fiach MacConghail, takes some time out to discuss the upcoming 2013 spring/summer artistic programme at the theatre. This season will feature Shakespeare, George Bernard Shaw, New Writing and Contemporary Dance. He explains the thinking behind why he has chosen to programme particular shows, as well as giving some insights into the creative teams involved. To fin...

President Michael D. Higgins launches 'A Digital Journey Through Irish Theatre History'; a partnership between the Abbey Theatre and the National University of Ireland, Galway. This digitisation project will unlock a new era of theatre scholarship and will shed new light on the history of Irish theatre and Irish life. The Abbey archive, which contains over 1.8 million items, is one of the world’s...

Tom Canton, currently playing Dorian in The Picture of Dorian Gray, discusses his thoughts on his professional debut, working at Ireland's national theatre and taking on such an intriguing character. The Picture of Dorian Gray, adapted and directed by Neil Bartlett, runs on the Abbey stage at the Abbey Theatre from the 27 September - 17 November 2012. More information is available at www.abbeythea...

Gary Duggan, writer of Shibari, talks about his previous experiences writing for TV and Film. Shibari runs on the Peacock stage at the Abbey Theatre from the 4 October 2012, as part of the 2012 Dublin Theatre Festival. Information is available at http://www.abbeytheatre.ie

Gary Duggan, writer of Shibari, previews his upcoming Meet The Makers talk on Oct 11th. He also discusses his experiences to date and his thoughts on the crossover between stage and screen. Shibari runs on the Peacock stage at the Abbey Theatre from the 4 October 2012, as part of the 2012 Dublin Theatre Festival. Information is available at http://www.abbeytheatre.ie

Gary Duggan, writer of Shibari, talks about getting commissioned to write for the Abbey Theatre. Shibari runs on the Peacock stage at the Abbey Theatre from the 4 October 2012, as part of the 2012 Dublin Theatre Festival. Information is available at http://www.abbeytheatre.ie

Gary Duggan, writer of Shibari, talks about his upcoming play. Shibari runs on the Peacock stage at the Abbey Theatre from the 4 October 2012, as part of the 2012 Dublin Theatre Festival. Information is available at http://www.abbeytheatre.ie

Gary Duggan, writer of Shibari, talks about his upcoming play Shibari. He also discusses his experiences to date and his thoughts on the crossover between stage and screen. Shibari runs on the Peacock stage at the Abbey Theatre from the 4 October 2012, as part of the 2012 Dublin Theatre Festival. Information is available at http://www.abbeytheatre.ie