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Theatre maker Dylan Tighe talks with Lisa Farrelly about his production of Pasolini's Saló Redubbed as part of Dublin Theatre Festival 2019 on the Peacock stage. Pasonlini's Saló Redubbed Cast: Thomas Collins Cast: Peter Gaynor Cast: Lauren Larkin Cast: Niamh McCann Cast: Gina Moxley Cast: Will O'Connell Cast: Daniel Reardon Directed and Adapted by: Dylan Tighe Lighting Design: Aedín Cosgrove Vide...

Programme notes for the audio described performance of This Beautiful Village at the Abbey Theatre, Saturday matinee, 7th September, 2019. The Programme Notes for This Beautiful Village were prepared by Bríd Ní Ghruagáin who, along with Máirín Harte, will audio describe the performance live on the day. This Beautiful Village is written by Lisa Tierney Keogh and directed by David Horan . The cast a...

In the final weeks of rehearsal This Beautiful Village's writer Lisa Tierney-Keogh talks the truth of her debut play on the Abbey stage, the knockbacks, kickbacks & comebacks involved in power plays and how laughter is the best medicine when blowing up the canon. This Beautiful Village 2-14 September 2019 Abbey Theatre Writer: Lisa Tierney-Keogh Director: David Horan Cast: Pom Boyd, Ruth Bradley,...

Programme notes for the audio described performance of Two Pints at the Abbey Theatre, Wednesday 31 July 2019 at 730pm. The Programme Notes for Two Pints were prepared by Mairín Harte who will also audio describe the performance live on the day. Accessible performances are provided by Arts & Disability Ireland with support from The Arts Council. For further details about other accessible performan...

Programme notes for the audio described performance of The Unmanageable Sisters at the Abbey Theatre, Wednesday 31 July 2019 at 2pm. The Programme Notes for The Unmanageable Sisters were prepared by Bríd Ní Ghruagáin who will also audio describe the performance live on the day. Accessible performances are provided by Arts & Disability Ireland with support from The Arts Council. For further details...

The Unmanageable cast members Clare Monnelly, Caoimhe O'Malley and Sarah Madigan talk life in rep, making work after college, freelance realities and future fringe productions. Recorded on Wednesday 24 July 2019 at the Abbey Theatre. Interviewer & Editor: Lisa Farrelly Sound operator: Derek Conaghy 08/2019 Broadcast 25/07/2019

Child of the theatre Karen Ardiff talks with Lisa Farrelly about the sense of urgency about being an Unmanageable Sister, the poignancy of post-referenda Ireland and the perplexing conundrum of how to remind your body that you are indeed acting. Recorded on Wednesday 10 July 2019 at the Abbey Theatre. Interviewer & Editor: Lisa Farrelly Sound operator: Derek Conaghy 07/2019 Broadcast 12/07/2019 Ph...

Citysong by Dylan Coburn Gray Programme notes for the audio described performance at the Abbey Theatre, 8th June 2019 at 2pm. The Programme Notes for this world premiere of Citysong were prepared by Bríd Ní Ghruagáin who, along with Máirín Harte, will audio describe the performance. Accessible performances are provided by Arts & Disability Ireland with support from The Arts Council. For further de...

Set and costume designer Sarah Bacon talks with Lisa Farrelly about her initial responses to the Citysong script, light bulb moments and her journey into theatre. Sarah talks about serving the play, reducing and reducing down to an essence and allowing the audience to fill in the edges. Citysong is an Abbey Theatre and Soho Theatre co-production travelling to Soho Theatre, London and the Galway In...

Part Two: Writer Carys D. Coburn talks home thoughts from abroad, the love of the particular and the joy of the blank page. Carys is the recipient of the Verity Bargate Award and is a collaborating writer with MALAPROP Theatre. Citysong is an Abbey Theatre and Soho Theatre co-production travelling to Soho Theatre, London and the Galway International Arts Festival. Supported by Culture Ireland. Rec...

Part One: Writer Carys D. Coburn talks with Lisa Farrelly about alchemy, trust and the transformation of reflection in the symphony of us that is Citysong. Carys is the recipient of the Verity Bargate Award and is a collaborating writer with MALAPROP Theatre. Citysong is an Abbey Theatre and Soho Theatre co-production travelling to Soho Theatre, London and the Galway International Arts Festival. S...

Audio described introductory notes for The Country Girls are prepared and read by Bríd Ni Ghraugáin. The audio described performance for The Country Girls is on Saturday Matinee 6 April 2019 2pm and will be audio described by Bríd Ni Ghraugáin and Máirín Harte. Audio Described performances at the Abbey Theatre are provided by Arts & Disability Ireland with funding from the Arts Council/An Chomhair...

Actors Grace Collender and Lola Petticrew talk with Lisa Farrelly about stepping into the shoes of The Country Girls, giving heart and colour to their art and the terms & conditions of friendship. The Country Girls: Written & adapted by Edna O'Brien plays on the Abbey Stage until 6 April and gallivants on to Cork Opera House,Town Hall Theatre, Galway and Lime Tree Theatre, Limerick until 4 May 201...

Music from the Abbey Theatre production of The Country Girls, written and adapted by Edna O'Brien, directed by Graham McLaren. Composed by Ray Harman with Sound Design by Matt Padden.

Music from the Abbey Theatre production of The Country Girls, written and adapted by Edna O'Brien, directed by Graham McLaren. Composed by Ray Harman with Sound Design by Matt Padden.

Music from the Abbey Theatre production of The Country Girls, written and adapted by Edna O'Brien, directed by Graham McLaren. Composed by Ray Harman with Sound Design by Matt Padden.

Music from the Abbey Theatre production of The Country Girls, written and adapted by Edna O'Brien, directed by Graham McLaren. Composed by Ray Harman with Sound Design by Matt Padden.

Music from the Abbey Theatre production of The Country Girls, written and adapted by Edna O'Brien, directed by Graham McLaren. Composed by Ray Harman with Sound Design by Matt Padden.

Music from the Abbey Theatre production of The Country Girls, written and adapted by Edna O'Brien, directed by Graham McLaren. Composed by Ray Harman with Sound Design by Matt Padden.

Music from the Abbey Theatre production of The Country Girls, written and adapted by Edna O'Brien, directed by Graham McLaren. Composed by Ray Harman with Sound Design by Matt Padden.

Music from the Abbey Theatre production of The Country Girls, written and adapted by Edna O'Brien, directed by Graham McLaren. Composed by Ray Harman with Sound Design by Matt Padden.

Music from the Abbey Theatre production of The Country Girls, written and adapted by Edna O'Brien, directed by Graham McLaren. Composed by Ray Harman with Sound Design by Matt Padden.

Music from the Abbey Theatre production of The Country Girls, written and adapted by Edna O'Brien, directed by Graham McLaren. Composed by Ray Harman with Sound Design by Matt Padden.

Award winning designer Francis O'Connor talks with Lisa Farrelly about the vivid neutrality and clarity of vision that textures his work on The Country Girls. The Country Girls: Written & adapted by Edna O'Brien plays on the Abbey Stage until 6 April touring to Cork Opera House, Town Hall Theatre, Galway and Lime Tree Theatre, Limerick until 4 May 2019. The Country Girls is the Dublin: One City, O...

Head of Stage Management John Stapleton bids farewell to Abbey Street after thirty eight years of stage wrangling, storytelling and possibly the best way to handle fireworks. Lisa Farrelly talks with John about his time at the theatre and records for posterity some of his classic tales. Recorded on Tuesday 15 January 2019 at the Abbey Theatre Interviewer & Editor: Lisa Farrelly Sound operator: Der...