AbbeyTheatre
271 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingInspired 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: Craig Connolly
January 16, 2018 14:12 - 12 minutes - 27.9 MBIn the final Abbey Talks podcast short for Let The Right One In, Craig Connolly talks innocence, connections and the bricks & mortar of being an actor. Let the Right One In is presented by the National Theatre of Scotland by arrangement with Marla Rubin Productions Ltd and Bill Kenwright in association with the Abbey Theatre. Recorded: Thursday 11 January 2018 at the Abbey Theatre Broadcast: Tuesday 16 January 2018 Interviewer & Editor: Lisa Farrelly Sound Guru: Derek Conaghy Artist credi...
Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Katie Honan
January 12, 2018 11:40 - 17 minutes - 39.5 MBIn the latest Abbey Talks podcast short, Katie Honan talks love stories, illumination and how not to be human. Let the Right One In is presented by the National Theatre of Scotland by arrangement with Marla Rubin Productions Ltd and Bill Kenwright in association with the Abbey Theatre. Recorded: Wednesday 10 January 2018 at the Abbey Theatre Broadcast: Friday 12 January 2018 Interviewer & Editor: Lisa Farrelly Sound Guru: Derek Conaghy Artist credit: The Cinematic Orchestra - To build a...
Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Bob Kelly
December 18, 2017 12:28 - 17 minutes - 40.2 MBIn the latest Abbey Talks podcast short, actor Bob Kelly talks mind-fields, terror dreams and how to be a better human. Let The Right One In is presented by the National Theatre of Scotland by arrangement with Marla Rubins Productions Ltd and Bill Kenwright in association with the Abbey Theatre. Recorded: Friday 8 December 2017 at the Abbey Theatre. Broadcast: Monday 18 December 2017 Interviewer & Editor: Lisa Farrelly Sound Guru: Derek Conaghy
Other Voices: Amanda Coogan Irish Sign Language
December 15, 2017 10:27 - 2 minutes - 2.75 MBLast September performance artist & Irish Sign Language interpreter Amanda Coogan spoke about what National recognition of ISL means to the Deaf Community. [Text for excerpt below] Amanda Coogan: As I was saying ISL is not legally recognised here in Ireland, it is in many European countries, in America and in western developed world and even in the under developed world some countries in under developed world as well. And more than and more than legal rights, access- information- in your pre...
Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Jamie Hallahan
December 11, 2017 12:58 - 15 minutes - 36.1 MBIn the latest Abbey Talks podcast shorts, hometown boy Jamie Hallahan talks Saturday night living, getting lost in silence and how everything is haunted in Ballyvourney. Let The Right One In is presented by the National Theatre of Scotland by arrangement with Marla Rubins Productions Ltd and Bill Kenwright in association with the Abbey Theatre. Recorded: Friday 8 December 2017 at the Abbey Theatre. Broadcast: Monday 11 December 2017 Interviewer & Editor: Lisa Farrelly Sound Guru: Derek Conaghy
Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Richard Clements
December 04, 2017 11:37 - 17 minutes - 40.5 MBFresh from playing Jimmy Gralton in Jimmy's Hall, actor Richard Clements talks stage frights in Let the Right One In, sleeping with the light on and the genuine terror of being a parent. Tracks included in this recording are 'I Don't Want to Lose You Now' and 'Hurricane', both written and performed by Richard Clements. Let The Right One In is presented by the National Theatre of Scotland by arrangement with Marla Rubins Productions Ltd and Bill Kenwright in association with the Abbey Theatr...
Abbey Talks Series: Dermot Bolger & Peter Sheridan at The James Joyce Centre
October 11, 2017 15:54 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBPlaywright Dermot Bolger discusses the virtual impossible task of adapting Ulysses for the stage with fellow writer Peter Sheridan. Recorded at The James Joyce Centre and broadcast with their kind permission on 10 October 2017. Sound operator and editor Lisa Farrelly. With thanks to Marty Gilroy & Mark Traynor at The Joyce Centre
Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Hamnet post-show
October 06, 2017 16:47 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBHamnet post-show discussion with actor Ollie West, director (& actor) Bush Moukarzel and dramaturg (& dad) Michael West with Dublin Theatre Festival Talking Theatre host Thomas Conway. [Includes plot spoilers] Recorded on 5 October 2017 Peacock Theatre. This post show discussion is part of Talking Theatre as part of Dublin Theatre Festival. Hamnet is a Dead Centre and Abbey Theatre co-production
Abbey Talks Series : Meet the Makers: Amanda Coogan
September 19, 2017 11:20 - 49 minutes - 113 MBPerformance based visual artist Amanda Coogan talks with Lisa Farrelly about Teresa Deevy's Katie Roche and appropriating The King of Spain's Daughter for the Dublin Fringe as Talk Real Fine Just Like a Lady with Dublin Theatre of the Deaf playing at the Peacock theatre during ISL awareness week, 19 - 23 September 2017. Recorded on Thursday 7 September at the Abbey Theatre Broadcast: Tuesday 19 September Interviewer & Editor: Lisa Farrelly. Transcribers: Mary Sheehan & Lisa Farrelly Sound ...
Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Caoilfhionn Dunne
September 12, 2017 10:32 - 48 minutes - 111 MBKatie Roche's Caoilfhionn Dunne talks with Lisa Farrelly about playing the line of the eponymous role, the vision of director Caroline Byrne and free-falling for five years. oh and yes; How the fall of communism(may have)ruined state sponsored art. Recorded on Friday September 8 at the Abbey Theatre. Broadcast: Tuesday September 12 Interviewer & Editor: Lisa Farrelly. Sound Guru: Derek Conaghy.
Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Craig Connolly: Jimmy's Hall
August 14, 2017 16:58 - 10 minutes - 23.4 MBPodcast Short: Actor Craig Connolly talks about his approach to research, the process of acting and the selective histories of hidden Ireland. Podcast short Triple Play/Part Three Recorded on Wednesday August 9 at the Abbey Theatre Interviewer & Editor: Lisa Farrelly Sound Guru: Derek Conaghy
Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Sarah Madigan: Jimmy's Hall
August 14, 2017 16:03 - 15 minutes - 34.8 MBPodcast Short: Jimmy's Hall actor Sarah Madigan talks about characters grounded in reality, the freedom of performance and one particular production that shook the ground beneath her feet. Podcast short Triple Play/Part Two Recorded on Thursday August 10 at the Abbey Theatre Interviewer & Editor: Lisa Farrelly Sound Guru: Derek Conaghy
Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Catherine Bell: Jimmy's Hall
August 14, 2017 10:49 - 12 minutes - 28.2 MBPodcast Short: Musician & actor Catherine Bell talks about the experience of working on Jimmy's Hall in Dublin and in Leitrim, the strength of the ensemble and the reinvention of Charles Bukowski. Podcast short Triple Play/Part One Recorded on Thursday August 10 at the Abbey Theatre Interviewer & Editor: Lisa Farrelly Sound Guru: Derek Conaghy
Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Emma Donoghue
July 07, 2017 15:45 - 36 minutes - 82.7 MBWriter Emma Donoghue talks with Lisa Farrelly about Room at the Abbey Theatre about collaboration, imagination and the inheritance of multiple library cards. Room: An Abbey Theatre and Theatre Royal Stratford East co-production in association with National Theatre of Scotland and Covent Garden Productions Recorded Friday 7 July 2017 at the Abbey Theatre. Interviewer & Editor: Lisa Farrelly Sound: Ben Delaney (Edited for lisa's wheeziness)
Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Rory Nolan
May 08, 2017 11:02 - 36 minutes - 84.4 MBFrom Pozzo to Falstaff to Ross O'Carroll Kelly, actor Rory Nolan chats with Talks Coordinator Lisa Farrelly about his approach to Beckett, to character and the serious business of comedy. He talks of his beginnings in theatre, graduating straight to the stage and the RO'CKy road to #WaitingForGodot. The Druid Production of Waiting for Godot, directed by Garry Hynes, plays at the Abbey Theatre until 20 May 2017. Recorded at the Abbey Theatre on 3 May 2017 Sound Editor: Lisa Farrelly Sound Op...
Rough Magic Panel Talk: Feminism, Artists & Activism: Nell McCafferty: Part Three
April 15, 2017 12:52 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBRough Magic presents Feminism, Artists & Activism: Nell McCafferty: Part Three. A look at the journey Irish feminism has taken since the contraceptive Train with Nell McCafferty one of the founders of The Irish Women’s Liberation Movement and original member of the 1971 Contraceptive Train. Recorded at the Abbey Theatre, Friday 14 April 2017 as part of Rough Magic events. The Train, directed by Lynne Parker runs at the Abbey Theatre until 15 April 2017. Sound Editor: Lisa Farrelly/Sound Op...
Rough Magic Panel Talk: Feminism, Artists & Activism: Máirin Johnston: Part Two.
April 15, 2017 12:04 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBRough Magic presents Feminism, Artists & Activism from 1971 to the present day. Part Two. A look at the journey Irish feminism has taken since the contraceptive Train with Máirin Johnston one of the original members of the 1971 Contraceptive Train. Recorded at the Abbey Theatre Friday 14 April 2017 as part of Rough Magic events. Sound Editor: Lisa Farrelly Sound Operator: Ben Delaney [Edited for applause and changeover of guest speaker]
Rough Magic Panel Talk: Feminism, Artists & Activism Part One
April 15, 2017 09:45 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBRough Magic presents Feminism, Artists & Activism from 1971 to the present day. A look at the journey Irish feminism has taken since the Contraceptive Train. Speakers include Paula Meehan(Poet and Artists’ Repeal the 8th), Lian Bell(Designer and Waking the Feminists),Tara Flynn(writer & actor), Sen. Alice Mary Higgins, actor Clare Barrett on behalf of writer Noelle Brown and Anna Cosgrave (Repeal the 8th Activist). Running Order & time check: Introduced by Caroline Williams, producer, Roug...
Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Pat Kinevane
April 07, 2017 14:07 - 25 minutes - 59.1 MBIn this recording from 2012 theatre maker Pat Kinevane talks to friend and fellow actor Olwen Fouéré about the process of writing and developing Silent with Fishamble, the new play company. Pat Kinevane's Trilogy plays on the Peacock stage until 15 April 2017. Recorded on the 7 June 2012 at the Peacock Theatre. Sound Editor: Lisa Farrelly Sound Operator: Ben Delaney
Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Louis Lovett & Michael West
March 16, 2017 11:11 - 35 minutes - 81.7 MBActor Louis Lovett talks with playwright Michael West about Corn Exchange's Dublin by Lamplight, his work with Theatre Lovett, learning technique, hiding technique and how to narrate your own story. Abbey Theatre presents Corn Exchange Dublin by Lamplight directed by Annie Ryan, written by Michael West in collaboration with the company. Louis Lovett image © Ros Kavanagh Recorded on 09 March 2017 at the Abbey Theatre. Edited by Lisa Farrelly. Sound Operator: Ben Delaney.
Abbey Talks Series: Enda Walsh & Mikel Murfi
March 02, 2017 16:08 - 42 minutes - 97.1 MBBallyturk writer and director Enda Walsh talks about the split second spin and disposable energy that fuels creativity with theatre maker and Ballyturk actor Mikel Murfi. Ballyturk is a Landmark Productions and Galway International Arts Festival co-production in association with the Abbey Theatre. The world-class creative team includes set and costume design by Jamie Vartan, lighting design by Adam Silverman, sound design by Helen Atkinson with original music composed by Teho Teardo. Podcas...
Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Hugh O’Conor: Arlington
February 22, 2017 10:12 - 32 minutes - 74.4 MBPodcast interview with actor Hugh O’Conor from Landmark Productions and Galway International Arts Festival's Arlington. Written & directed by Enda Walsh, choreographed by Emma Martin and playing on the Abbey Stage until 25 February 2017. Recorded at the Abbey Theatre on 18 February 2017. Interviewer & Sound Editor: Lisa Farrelly. Sound Operator: Derek Conaghy.
Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Oona Doherty: Arlington
February 17, 2017 17:18 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBPodcast interview with award winning dance artist Oona Doherty from Landmark Productions and Galway International Arts Festival's Arlington. Written & directed by Enda Walsh, choreographed by Emma Martin and playing on the Abbey Stage until 25 February 2017. Recorded at the Abbey Theatre on 15 February 2017. Interviewer & Sound Editor: Lisa Farrelly. Sound Operator: Derek Conaghy.
Abbey Talks Series: Meet The Makers: Anna Karenina (P. 2)
January 23, 2017 17:17 - 14 minutes - 34 MBAbbey Talks Series: In this second part of the latest podcast short interviews,Team Gregory talk with Lisa Farrelly about the oh so quiet first day at the Abbey Theatre, late night curtain calls and the one more minute early mornings.
Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Anna Karenina
January 17, 2017 11:43 - 13 minutes - 30.7 MBAbbey Talks Series: Podcast Shorts(Part 1 of 2) Cast members from Anna Karenina discuss a life in theatre, the consequences of correspondence and the secret history of the Abbey Theatre. FYI: Spoiler Alert. Plot revelation from five minute mark. Sound Op: Derek Conaghy/ Ed: Lisa Farrelly
Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Killian Donnelly
November 09, 2016 10:58 - 46 minutes - 107 MBActor Killian Donnelly talks to Artistic Director of Project Arts Centre Cian O'Brien about musical theatre in Ireland, England and #Donegal
Abbey Talks Series: Fiach Mac Conghail
October 14, 2016 16:18 - 40 minutes - 93 MBOn his last day as Director of the Abbey Theatre Fiach Mac Conghail talks to Lisa Farrelly about his tenure of almost 12 years at Ireland's national theatre. Sound Op: Ben Delaney/Editor: Lisa Farrelly 121016
Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Carmel Winters
September 29, 2016 10:11 - 44 minutes - 102 MBAward winning writer Carmel Winters talks with Lisa Farrelly about her latest play The Remains of Maisie Duggan, of new ways of seeing the familiar and staying put in the locked house of creativity. Podcast Editor: Lisa Farrelly / Sound Operator: Ben Delaney
Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Donal Gallery
September 22, 2016 11:29 - 18 minutes - 42.6 MBPodcast Shorts: Listen to actor Donal Gallery talk about younger Pyper, rejecting nature, embracing landscape and of nerve shredding life in the trenches. Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching towards the Somme is a co-production with Headlong, Citizens Theatre and Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse. Extract from Birdsong By Sebastian Faulks. All rights reserved. Publisher: Random House.
Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Jonny Holden
September 20, 2016 10:24 - 13 minutes - 30.6 MBPodcast Shorts: Actor Jonny Holden talks about the fearless football crazy Crawford, unlikely friendships and reading between the lines of letters home. Observe The Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme is a co-production with Headlong, Citizens Theatre and Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse.
Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Marcus Lamb
September 12, 2016 15:59 - 15 minutes - 35.1 MBPodcast Shorts: Actor Marcus Lamb talks about his approach to character, magical thinking and the tortured soul of Christopher Roulston. Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme is a co-production with Headlong, Citizens Theatre and Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse.
Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Iarla McGowan
September 07, 2016 09:46 - 15 minutes - 35 MBPodcast Shorts: Listen to actor Iarla McGowan talk about the colour of character, clipped history and the everyday carnage of the trenches. Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme is a co-production with Headlong, Citizens Theatre and Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse.
Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Paul Kennedy
August 31, 2016 16:53 - 14 minutes - 34.3 MBActor Paul Kennedy talks about the glorification of memory, drinking for the dead and the waking of Nat McIlwaine #ObserveTheSons Sound Op: Derek Conaghy
Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Andy Kellegher
August 26, 2016 17:52 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBPodcast Shorts: Listen to actor Andy Kellegher talk about his approach to character, research and performing on the site of the battle of the Somme. Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme is a co-production with Headlong, Citizens Theatre and Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse.
Frank McGuinness and Sean McGinley on Today with Sean O’Rourke on RTE 1.
August 08, 2016 13:33 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBFrank McGuinness and Sean McGinley give a profound interview on Today with Sean O’Rourke on RTE 1 ahead of the opening of Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme.
Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Aisling O'Sullivan
July 11, 2016 08:27 - 44 minutes - 101 MBThe Wake's Aisling O'Sullivan talks with writer Carmel Winters about interpreting the work of Tom Murphy, keeping it connected and how some actions are beyond forgiveness.
Abbey Talks Series: Meet The Makers: Tom Murphy & Mark O'Halloran 2012
June 30, 2016 10:40 - 46 minutes - 105 MBFrom the Talks Archive: Murphy's Melodies: Playwright Tom Murphy talks with writer & actor Mark O'Halloran about the 2012 production of The House directed by Annabelle Comyn, about Druid Murphy and the place of music in his work. Sound Operator: Derek Conaghy/Sound Editor: Ben Delaney
Observe the Sons of Ulster - Interview with Director Jeremy Herrin
June 14, 2016 08:30 - 2 minutes - 2.65 MBJeremy Herrin talks to BBC Radio 4 about directing Frank McGuinness' iconic war play Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching towards the Somme.
Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Raymond Scannell
May 31, 2016 18:02 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBTheatre maker Raymond Scannell talks with Lisa Farrelly about his latest collaboration with Phillip McMahon Town is Dead and the cross pollination of his work. Sound Operator: Alan D'arcy
Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Marty Rea
May 26, 2016 20:09 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBActor Marty Rea talks with the Abbey's Phil Kingston about the loneliness of Iago, the soundscapes of Shakespeare and the killing of God in Richard II. Sound Operator: Alan D'arcy
Songs in the Key of Equality: The Internationale The Risen People
May 20, 2016 13:37 - 3 minutes - 8.69 MBThe Internationale: Closing song for the rally for Marriage Equality recorded at the Abbey Theatre on 13 May 2015 with The Risen People cast members Kate Stanley Brennan, Hilda Fay, Phelim Drew with Ranae von Meding, Eric O’Brien, Fra Fee, Peter Coonan, Manus Halligan,Terry O’Neill, Janice Byrne and the Students from The Lir Academy and The Gaiety School of Acting. Along with the great and the good that contributed to the wonderful day's event. The Internationale taken from The Risen People d...
Songs in the Key of Equality: Silver Stars Seán Millar Brokentalkers
May 18, 2016 11:15 - 7 minutes - 16.2 MBSilver Stars: Seán Millar with Brokentalkers. Members of the cast of Silver Stars perform with Seán Millar a selection from the song cycle that is Silver Stars, a performance based on real stories from older gay Irish men. Recorded at the Abbey Theatre 13 May 2015.
Songs in the Key of Equality: Maria Doyle Kennedy & Kieran Kennedy
May 17, 2016 13:52 - 6 minutes - 14.2 MBListen to Pride a specially written song by Maria Doyle Kennedy & Kieran Kennedy in support of Marriage Equality and an equally proud song about staying in love; Yes We Will. (And We Did!) Recorded at the Abbey Theatre 13 May 2015
Songs in the Key of Equality: Alice in Funderland
May 16, 2016 12:21 - 2 minutes - 6.25 MBTo mark that historic day in May and our first year of Marriage Equality listen to actors Paul Reid and Sarah Greene perform We're all on the Edge from Phillip McMahon & Ray Scannell's Alice in Funderland, Directed by Wayne Jordan. Recorded on 13 May 2015 at the Abbey Theatre.
Songs in the Key of Equality: Romeo and Juliet
May 13, 2016 12:13 - 3 minutes - 7.11 MBTo mark the first year of Marriage Equality listen to this beautiful arrangement of Romeo and Juliet performed by Ruth McGill, Úna Kavanagh, Natalie Radmall-Quirke. Composed by Mark Knopfler. Arranged by Tom Lane for Romeo and Juliet directed by Wayne Jordan at the Gate Theatre. Recorded at the Abbey Theatre 13 May 2015
Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Hilda Fay
May 04, 2016 15:39 - 44 minutes - 101 MBActor Hilda Fay talks with writer Elaine Murphy about the joyous energy behind Tina’s Idea of Fun, the temptation to temper heightened characters and the two degrees of My Fair Lady.
Audio Described Programme Notes: The Plough and the Stars
April 22, 2016 15:35 - 11 minutes - 6.73 MBAbbey Theatre on Tour The Plough and the Stars Programme Notes prepared and read by Bríd Ní Ghruagáin. Audio description is a live verbal commentary providing information on the visual elements of a production as it unfolds from sets, props and costumes to actors’ facial expressions and movements across the stage. The description is delivered via an ear piece during the quieter moments of a performance and therefore only gives essential information that a blind or visually impaired person m...
Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Eileen Walsh
April 19, 2016 11:37 - 27 minutes - 62.5 MBAs The Plough and The Stars prepares to tour Ireland and America Lisa Farrelly talks to actor Eileen Walsh about strength in character, playing by heart and learning how to fly each and every night. Sound Operator: Derek Conaghy
Prof. Richard Kearney and Prof. Sheila Gallagher - Twinsome Minds
April 04, 2016 16:19 - 1 hour - 178 MBThrough an interplay of storytelling, animations, music and poetry, Twinsome Minds mines what is often lost behind official historical accounts and acts of commemoration, and proposes a transformative work of interpreting the Rising for a new generation. Saturday 23 January 2016 at the Abbey Theatre
Mark O'Rowe and Annabelle Comyn
April 04, 2016 16:06 - 34 minutes - 79.4 MBAward winning screen writer and playwright Mark O’Rowe will discuss his work with theatre director Annabelle Comyn. Friday 22 January 2016