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Inspired by the revolutionary ideals of our founders and our rich canon of Irish dramatic writing, our mission is to imaginatively engage with all of Irish society through the production of ambitious, courageous and new theatre in all its forms. We commit to lead in the telling of the whole Irish story, in English and in Irish, and we affirm that the Abbey is a theatre for the entire island of Ireland and for all its people. In every endeavour, we promote inclusiveness, diversity and equality.

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Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Dylan Tighe

October 04, 2019 12:33 - 52 minutes - 121 MB

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 Video Design: José Miguel Jiménez Assistant Video Design: Eavan Aiken Set Design: Aedín Cosgrove a...

Audio Described Programme Notes: This Beautiful Village: Saturday 7 September 2pm

September 06, 2019 10:44 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MB

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 and creatives are: Maggie: Pom Boyd Liz: Ruth Bradley Dara: Michael Ford-FitzGerald Philip: Da...

Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Lisa Tierney-Keogh

August 23, 2019 15:49 - 51 minutes - 119 MB

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, Michael Ford-FitzGerald, Damian Kearney, Bethan Mary-James & Aidan McArdle. Recorded on Thursd...

Audio Described Programme Notes: Two Pints 31 July 730pm

July 30, 2019 12:01 - 4 minutes - 3.91 MB

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 performances, text ACCESSARTS to 51444 or head to www.adiarts.ie for more information.

Audio Described Programme Notes: The Unmanageable Sisters 31 July 2pm 2019

July 29, 2019 12:04 - 12 minutes - 16.1 MB

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 about other accessible performances, text ACCESSARTS to 51444 or head to www.adiarts.ie for ...

Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: The Unmanageable Sisters

July 25, 2019 14:52 - 50 minutes - 116 MB

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

Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Karen Ardiff

July 12, 2019 11:48 - 37 minutes - 86 MB

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 Photo image credit: Ros Kavanagh (c)

Citysong - Audio described Programme Notes for accessible performance 8 June 2019

June 07, 2019 12:03 - 8 minutes - 13.1 MB

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 details about other accessible performances, text ACCESSARTS to 51444 or head to www.adiarts...

Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Sarah Bacon

June 04, 2019 16:18 - 49 minutes - 114 MB

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 International Arts Festival. Supported by Culture Ireland. Recorded on Tuesday 28 May 2019 at th...

Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Dylan Coburn Gray: Part Two

May 27, 2019 20:10 - 21 minutes - 48.7 MB

Part Two: Writer Dylan Coburn Gray talks home thoughts from abroad, the love of the particular and the joy of the blank page. Dylan 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. Recorded on Thursday 23 May 2019 at the Abbey Theatre. Interviewer & Editor: Lisa Farrelly Sou...

Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Dylan Coburn Gray: Part One

May 27, 2019 20:10 - 51 minutes - 117 MB

Part One: Writer Dylan Coburn Gray talks with Lisa Farrelly about alchemy, trust and the transformation of reflection in the symphony of us that is Citysong. Dylan 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. Recorded on Thursday 23 May 2019 at the Abbey Theatre. Intervi...

The Country Girls - Audio Described Programme Notes for ADP Saturday Matinee 6 April 2019

April 04, 2019 10:26 - 12 minutes - 18.4 MB

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 Chomhairle Ealaion.

Abbey Talks Series: Meet The Makers: Grace Collender & Lola Petticrew

March 22, 2019 10:46 - 53 minutes - 123 MB

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 2019. The Country Girls is the Dublin: One City, One Book 2019 Choice. Recorded on Thursday 14 Ma...

Kate & Finn

March 20, 2019 00:00 - 2 minutes - 1.98 MB

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.

Convent & Sister Mary

March 20, 2019 00:00 - 5 minutes - 5.43 MB

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.

Kate & Mr G.

March 20, 2019 00:00 - 4 minutes - 3.95 MB

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.

Journey To Dublin

March 20, 2019 00:00 - 1 minute - 1.2 MB

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.

Kate & Baba Leave For London

March 20, 2019 00:00 - 3 minutes - 3.19 MB

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.

Diddums

March 20, 2019 00:00 - 1 minute - 1.02 MB

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.

Kate In The Rain

March 20, 2019 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2.24 MB

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.

Kate & Sister Mary

March 20, 2019 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2.5 MB

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.

Love Dance

March 20, 2019 00:00 - 1 minute - 1.59 MB

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.

The Country Girls Opening

March 20, 2019 00:00 - 3 minutes - 3.05 MB

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.

Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Francis O'Connor

February 28, 2019 21:39 - 49 minutes - 114 MB

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, One Book 2019 Choice. Recorded on Wednesday 27 February 2019 at the Abbey Theatre. Interviewer...

Abbey Talks Series: The Pride of Abbey Street: John Stapleton

January 16, 2019 19:25 - 55 minutes - 126 MB

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: Derek Conaghy 02/2019 Broadcast 170119 Image (c) Eimer Murphy

Abbey Talks Series: The Pride of Abbey Street: Stephen Molloy

January 16, 2019 19:25 - 38 minutes - 87.8 MB

After a lifetimes service of forty one years, props master Stephen Molloy leaves the Abbey Theatre. He talks with Lisa Farrelly about his first impressions of the theatre, making sense of a whole world of props and the present day reality of our property market. Short cut who's who: Former Abbey Theatre Alumni: Tony Wakefield: Technical Director/Lighting designer/Head of Dept. Mick Doyle: lighting technician/designer & Head of Dept. Joe Ellis: General stage manger/Prop buyer Brian Collins: ...

Abbey Talks Series: Asking For It: Afterword

November 16, 2018 17:03 - 58 minutes - 133 MB

Abbey Talks Live Public Event: Author of Asking For It Louise O’Neill, director and co-adaptor Annabelle Comyn join writers Emilie Pine and John Boyne in a conversation on staging challenging material, sharing creative personal work for the public gaze and counting the cost of their brutal honesty. [Plot and story lines revealed throughout this discussion] Asking For It by Louise O'Neill, Adapted by Meadhbh McHugh in colloboration with Annabelle Comyn, Directed by Annabelle Comyn. LANDMAR...

Rathmines Road Post-Show: Gavin Kostick, Ivana Bacik & Deirdre Kinahan.

October 26, 2018 17:40 - 39 minutes - 89.6 MB

[Plot and story lines revealed throughout this discussion] Rathmines Road: Post-show discussion on consent and reporting of sexual assault with Senator Ivana Bacik (Barrister & Reid Professor of Criminal Law, Criminology and Penology at Trinity College Dublin)and Deirdre Kinahan (Playwright & writer of Rathmines Road) Chaired by Gavin Kostick (Literary Manager of Fishamble) Recorded on Thursday 26 October at the Peacock Theatre [Plot and story lines revealed throughout this discussion] So...

Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Aaron Monaghan

October 19, 2018 11:38 - 1 hour - 139 MB

DRUIDSHAKESPEARE: RICHARD III Druid in association with the Abbey Theatre Directed by Garry Hynes Aaron Monaghan talks with Lisa Farrelly about living with Richard, finding his way into this determined villain and the expectation of excellence in the creative arts. Recorded at the Abbey Theatre on Tuesday 16 October 2018 Broadcast Friday 19 October 2018 Interviewer & Editor: Lisa Farrelly Sound Guru: Derek Conaghy

Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Gina Moxley

October 05, 2018 15:23 - 40 minutes - 93.1 MB

The Patient Gloria is a new work by Gina Moxley inspired by the 1965 films Three Approaches to Psychotherapy, also known as The Gloria Films. In this podcast Gina Moxley talks with Lisa Farrelly about finding the style of The Patient Gloria, the substance of therapy and the medieval misogyny alive and kicking in our own backyards. Recorded at the Abbey Theatre on Wednesday 3 October 2018 Broadcast Friday 5 October 2018 Interviewer & Editor: Lisa Farrelly Sound Guru: Derek Conaghy Image: Luc...

Jimmy's Hall Today Assembly: Abbey Theatre: Finale (live & uncompressed version)

August 29, 2018 14:26 - 4 minutes - 9.5 MB

Cast members from Jimmy's Hall sing Whitney Houston's I Want to Dance with Somebody: Sarah Madigan with Muiris Crowley, Bríd Ní Neachtain, Aindrias de Staic, Brian Gilligan, Bosco Hogan, Catherine Bell, Andrew Linnie & Ruth McGill performed for Jimmy’s Hall Today an assembly that addresses the realities of the deportation system as it operates in Ireland today. Curated & facilitated by Donal O'Kelly and hosted by the Abbey Theatre. Recorded live at the Abbey Theatre 27 August 2018 Podcas...

Jimmy's Hall Today Assembly: Catherine Young Dance(live & uncompressed version)

August 29, 2018 14:26 - 18 minutes - 41.4 MB

Catherine Young Dance initiated The Welcoming Project in 2016 as a way to foster cultural integration and social inclusion with Ireland's new communities. Through a common bond (the arts), the playing field is equal and a space is offered where people can come together, share their culture, their music, songs, dances, food and stories. A place where Irish people can be inspired to learn the cultures of others and where new communities have the opportunity to meet local Irish people. Current...

Jimmy's Hall Today Assembly: Song for the Faithful Departed (live & uncompressed version)

August 29, 2018 14:25 - 3 minutes - 7.9 MB

Song for the Faithful Departed sung by Ruth McGill with Brian Gilligan, Andrew Linnie, Aindrias de Staic & Catherine Bell for Jimmy’s Hall Today assembly that addresses the realities of the deportation system as it operates in Ireland today. Curated & facilitated by Donal O'Kelly and hosted by the Abbey Theatre. Recorded live at the Abbey Theatre 27 August 2018 Podcast Editor: Lisa Farrelly/Sound Guru: Derek Conaghy

Jimmy's Hall Today Assembly: Abbey Theatre (Compressed version)

August 29, 2018 13:51 - 1 hour - 215 MB

The Jimmy’s Hall Today assembly addresses the realities of the deportation system as it operates in Ireland today. For every person who comes to Ireland seeking refuge, the fear of deportation is deep. The assembly includes testimonies from international protection applicants and their supporters on how Department of Justice policy and procedures deeply affect their lives. It will also address the changes to detention and deportation procedures introduced by the International Protection Act ...

Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Vicki Manderson: Jimmy's Hall

August 23, 2018 10:20 - 49 minutes - 112 MB

In this latest podcast Lisa Farrelly talks with Movement Director Vicki Manderson about her process of collaboration, finding phrases that fit the shape of the feeling & keeping the plates spinning whilst dancing in the kitchen. Jimmy's Hall runs at the Abbey Theatre until 8 September charging on to Town Hall Theatre Galway for the 11 September and arriving at the Cork Opera House on the 18 September 2018. Recorded on Thursday 16 August 2018 at the Abbey Theatre Interviewer & Editor: Lisa F...

Abbey Talks Series: Other Voices: Rev. Bernárd J. Lynch: Come on Home

July 24, 2018 14:28 - 53 minutes - 122 MB

The Reverend Bernárd J. Lynch talks with Lisa Farrelly about Phillip McMahon's Come on Home on the Peacock Stage, coming out as a gay cleric and how the history that produces us can never be given away. Come on Home is directed by Rachel O'Riordan and runs on the Peacock Stage until 4 August 2018. Recorded: Sunday 22 July 2018 in the the Abbey rehearsal room. Broadcast: Wednesday 25 July 2018. Interviewer & Editor: Lisa Farrelly Sound Guru: Derek Conaghy EP 012/2018

Bean Phaídín

July 19, 2018 00:00 - 1 minute - 1.71 MB

The Jimmy's Hall company, led by Michael John McCarthy, recorded three of the tracks from this production; A Stor Mo Chroi, Bean Phaídín and Faithful Departed. Jimmy's Hall is adapted from Paul Laverty's film script, directed by Graham McLaren. Recorded in Open Door Studios, Limerick by Joe Mulcahy. Bean Pháidín / Out On The Ocean Vocals: Bríd Ní Neachtain, Lisa Lambe & Company Bodhrán: Muiris Crowley Fiddle: Aindrias de Staic Guitar: Alan Devally Cajon: Brian Gilligan Bones: Bosco Hogan F...

A Stor Mo Chroí

July 19, 2018 00:00 - 5 minutes - 5.47 MB

The Jimmy's Hall company, led by Michael John McCarthy, recorded three of the tracks from this production; A Stor Mo Chroi, Bean Phaídín and Faithful Departed. Jimmy's Hall is adapted from Paul Laverty's film script, directed by Graham McLaren. Recorded in Open Door Studios, Limerick by Joe Mulcahy. A Stor Mo Chroí Vocals: Lisa Lambe Piano: Richard Clements Fiddle: Aindrais de Staic Bass: Brian Gilligan Soprano Sax: Andrew Linnie Flute: Catherine Bell Choral Vocals: Rest of Company

Song for the Faithful Departed

July 19, 2018 00:00 - 3 minutes - 3.1 MB

The Jimmy's Hall company, led by Michael John McCarthy, recorded three of the tracks from this production; A Stor Mo Chroi, Bean Phaídín and Faithful Departed. Jimmy's Hall is adapted from Paul Laverty's film script, directed by Graham McLaren. Song for the Faithful Departed Vocals & Electric Guitar: Ruth McGill Shaker & Cajon: Brian Gilligan Piano: Andrew Linnie Bass: Alan Devally Tin Whistle: Catherine Bell Harmonica: Aindrias de Staic Recorded in Open Door Studios, Limerick by Joe Mulcahy.

Bloomsday with Dermot Bolger & Ferdia MacAnna

June 18, 2018 15:41 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MB

The Abbey Theatre's James Hickson invites Dermot Bolger and Ferdia MacAnna to discuss that unbreakable book by James Joyce, the challenges of condensing that expansive odyssey for the stage and the humanity, forgiveness and humour present in the novel that matures with you on every visit. Recorded on the Abbey Stage on Bloomsday 16 June 2018. Talks Facilitator: James Hickson. Editor: Lisa Farrelly Edited for time duration and sound quality. EP11/2018

Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Vicky Featherstone Cyprus Avenue 2018

June 01, 2018 10:21 - 33 minutes - 75.6 MB

Artistic Director of The Royal Court Vicky Featherstone talks with Lisa Farrelly about revisiting Cyprus Avenue in 2018, counter balancing issues across a diverse programme and sharing that responsibility across an array of commissions. Vicky discusses her fierce and rapid response to the Harvey Weinstein scandal, the act of having that conversation within the theatre industry which became The No Grey Area day of action held at The Court last October; its trigger, impact and aftermath. Sound...

Talks Archive: Vicky Featherstone Cyprus Avenue 2016

May 16, 2018 11:36 - 28 minutes - 65.4 MB

Artistic Director of the Royal Court Theatre, Vicky Featherstone talks to Lisa Farrelly about directing Cyprus Avenue, the alchemy of writers and the brilliance of David Ireland. (Part 1 / Part 2 pending) Sound Operator Ben Delaney 04.02.2016 Edited for noise & lisa farrelly's (Ex)Plosive booming laugh(c)160518

Talks Archive: David Ireland Cyprus Avenue 2016

May 16, 2018 11:36 - 32 minutes - 73.7 MB

The Mis-Identification of David Ireland: Writer of Cyprus Avenue David Ireland talks Irishness, audiences and authority; alongside Gods, Devils and David Mamet. Taken from the Abbey Talks Archive 2016, Edited for noise & interuptions 160518

Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Caitríona McLaughlin

May 02, 2018 15:16 - 55 minutes - 126 MB

Associate Director Caitríona McLaughlin talks with Lisa Farrelly about the scope of humanity in Marina Carr's On Raftery's Hill, the terms of survival and the active hope of written truths. Recorded: Monday 30 April 2018 at the Abbey Theatre. Broadcast: Thursday 3 May 2018 Interviewer & Editor: Lisa Farrelly Sound Guru: Ben Delaney EP 09/2018 [Broad spectrum of *Tourists: Britain/New Zealand/Australia/Midlands]

Abbey Talks Series: The Pride of Abbey Street: Aisling Mooney

March 28, 2018 09:05 - 55 minutes - 127 MB

After twelve years working in the powerful darkness of the Abbey Stage, Technical Director Aisling Mooney talks with Lisa Farrelly about landing in the national theatre for the first time, flying Irishmen and the satisfying accounting of a life in theatre. Recorded: Friday 23 March 2018 at the Abbey Theatre. Broadcast: Wednesday 28 March 2018. Interviewer & Editor: Lisa Farrelly. Sound Guru: Ben Delaney & Derek Conaghy(It takes a village) EP 08/2018.

Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Clare Barrett

March 21, 2018 16:59 - 54 minutes - 125 MB

Clare Barrett talks to Lisa Farrelly about her beginnings in theatre, fear of going full time and the thrill of working all the livelong day. Recorded: Tuesday 20 March 2018 at the Abbey Theatre Broadcast: Wednesday 21 March 2018 Interviewer & Editor: Lisa Farrelly Sound Guru: Derek Conaghy EP 07/2018

Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Catherine Byrne

March 16, 2018 10:59 - 41 minutes - 95.1 MB

Catherine Byrne talks to Lisa Farrelly about her beginnings in the Abbey Theatre, the highs & lows of working in the industry and her timely return for the The Unmanageable Sisters. Recorded: Tuesday 13 March 2018 at the Abbey Theatre Broadcast: Friday 16 March 2018 Interviewer & Editor: Lisa Farrelly Sound Guru: Derek Conaghy EP 06/2018

Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Margaret Perry

February 22, 2018 11:43 - 23 minutes - 54.5 MB

Playwright Margaret Perry talks about sacred days of writing, parallel lives and the initial spark for her new work Porcelain debuting on the Peacock Stage. Porcelain is an Abbey Theatre Production running on the Peacock Stage until 10 March 2018. Recorded: Monday 19 February 2018 at the Abbey Theatre Broadcast: Thursday 22 February 2018 Interviewer & Editor: Lisa Farrelly Sound Guru: Derek Conaghy EP 05/2018

Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: David Horan

February 01, 2018 15:08 - 26 minutes - 60.2 MB

Theatre maker David Horan discusses his experience of the CLASS system, creative collaborations and the shocking truth when the world is unfair. Iseult Golden & David Horan are independent theatre artists who have worked together on new adaptations and original work for over a decade. CLASS is their seventh collaboration and was first produced in association with the Civic Theatre and Dublin Theatre Festival with the support of Dublin City Council. Recorded: Monday 29 January 2018 at the ...

Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Iseult Golden

February 01, 2018 15:07 - 26 minutes - 59.7 MB

Theatre maker Iseult Golden discusses school days, creative consensus and the transformative pay-off of a great story. Iseult Golden & David Horan are independent theatre artists who have worked together on new adaptations and original work for over a decade. CLASS is their seventh collaboration and was first produced in association with the Civic Theatre and Dublin Theatre Festival with the support of Dublin City Council. Recorded: Tuesday 30 January 2018 on the CLASS set of the Peacock S...