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Audio-described programme notes for the audio described performance of An Octoroon by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, a radical reboot of Dion Boucicault's The Octoroon.

Programme notes for the audio described performance of Portia Coughlan by Marina Carr.

Programme notes for the audio described performance of Faith Healer by Brian Friel.

Programme notes for the audio described on-demand performance of The Long Christmas Dinner by Thornton Wilder.

Programme notes for the audio described performance of What I (Don't) Know About Autism by Jody O'Neill

Programme notes for the audio described performance of iGirl by Marina Carr.

Jessica Traynor in conversation with Marina Carr, Olwen Fouéré and Caitríona McLaughlin. Recorded in the Abbey Theatre rehearsal room, September 27th 2021. Interviewer: Jessica Traynor Sound operator: Aidah Sama Image Credit: Barry McCall

The audio play of Last Orders at the Dockside by Dermot Bolger Last Orders at the Dockside follows the death of an elderly docker, as his friends gather in the local pub, The Dockside, to celebrate his life. Over the course of an evening awash with songs, sharp Dublin wit and tales of life on the Docks, hidden tensions expose fault lines in their complex relationships. Last Orders at the Dockside premiered at the Abbey Theatre in September 2019, directed by Graham McLaren. This audio version of Dermot Bolger's original text was recorded at Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin, Ireland, and features the original Abbey Theatre cast. Cast: Éabha Brady, Anthony Brophy, Juliette Crosbie, George Murphy, Stephen Jones, Aidan Kelly, Lisa Lambe, Bríd Ní Neachtain, Terry O'Neill and Jimmy Smallhorne Musicians: Bill Bergin, Mike Brookfield, Aindrias de Staic and Wayne Sheehy

The audio play of Last Orders at the Dockside by Dermot Bolger Last Orders at the Dockside follows the death of an elderly docker, as his friends gather in the local pub, The Dockside, to celebrate his life. Over the course of an evening awash with songs, sharp Dublin wit and tales of life on the Docks, hidden tensions expose fault lines in their complex relationships. Last Orders at the Dockside premiered at the Abbey Theatre in September 2019, directed by Graham McLaren. This audio version of Dermot Bolger's original text was recorded at Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin, Ireland, and features the original Abbey Theatre cast. Cast: Éabha Brady, Anthony Brophy, Juliette Crosbie, George Murphy, Stephen Jones, Aidan Kelly, Lisa Lambe, Bríd Ní Neachtain, Terry O'Neill and Jimmy Smallhorne Musicians: Bill Bergin, Mike Brookfield, Aindrias de Staic and Wayne Sheehy

Programme notes for audio described on-demand performance of Walls and Windows by Rosaleen McDonagh.

The ridiculously talented Lisa O'Neill talks with Lisa Farrelly about finding her way into the drama of Patrick Kavanagh's The Great Hunger playing outside at IMMA on the grounds of The Royal Hospital Kilmainham. The two Lisa's discuss artistry, the loneliness of a sharp memory and lit candles that flicker with hope. Recorded on Monday 28 September 2020 at the Abbey Theatre. Interviewer & Editor: Lisa Farrelly Sound operator: Derek Conaghy Image Credit: 04/2020 Broadcast 06/10/2020

Actor Caitríona Ennis talks with Lisa Farrelly about finding the heart of Emer in Corn Exchange & the Abbey Theatre's The Fall of the Second Republic, making the grade and going to war for all her characters. Recorded on Wednesday 4 March 2020 at the Abbey Theatre. Interviewer & Editor: Lisa Farrelly Sound operator: Derek Conaghy 03/2020 Broadcast 12/03/2020 Photograph Credit Ros Kavanagh

A grand coalition of Corn Exchange memories, techniques and anecdotes make this podcast a rare recording gem. Mark O'Halloran leads artistic director & founder of The Corn Exchange, Annie Ryan, alongside collaborator, Andrew Bennett, in a conversation that captures twenty five years of their work, so far. Recorded on Tuesday 3 March 2020 at the Abbey Theatre. Interviewer: Mark O'Halloran Editor: Lisa Farrelly Sound operator: Conall Coleman 02/2020 Broadcast 06/03/2020

Hansel and Gretel – Directors’ Note Written by directors Muireann Ahern and Louis Lovett Read by Bríd Ní Ghruagáin. An Irish National Opera, Theatre Lovett and Abbey Theatre Co-Production. Out of the Abbey: Navan, Solstice Arts Centre: Tues 18 Feb Kilkenny, Watergate Theatre: Thurs 20 Feb Wexford, National Opera House: Sat 22 Feb Cork, The Everyman: Tues 25 Feb Tralee, Siamsa Tíre: Thurs 27 Feb Limerick, Lime Tree Theatre: Sat 29 Feb Galway, Town Hall Theatre: Tues 3 Mar Longford, Backstage Theatre: Thurs 5 Mar Letterkenny, An Grianán: Sat 7 Mar For updates about audio described and captioned performances, text ACCESSARTS to 51444 or head to www.adiarts.ie for more information.

Audio Described Programme notes for Hansel and Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck at the Abbey Theatre. Welcome to the introductory notes for Hansel and Gretel, by Engelbert Humperdinck. This opera is presented by the Abbey Theatre, Irish National Opera and Theatre Lovett. It is directed by Muireann Ahern and Louis Lovett. The score was arranged by Richard Peirson who plays piano and conducts the opera. The Set and Costume Designer is Jamie Vartan. Lighting Design is by Sarah Jane Shiels. The Video Designer is Jack Phelan. The introductory notes for Hansel and Gretel were prepared by Bríd Ní Ghruagáin. Introductory Notes and Audio Description for this and many other productions is provided by Arts & Disability Ireland with support from The Arts Council. For updates about audio described and captioned performances, text ACCESSARTS to 51444 or head to www.adiarts.ie for more information.

For this podcast theatre makerJody O'Neill talks with Lisa Farrelly about creating her show What I (Don't) Know About Autism which is enjoying a sold out run on the Peacock stage. Jody talks about the perception, assumptions, and treatments that are associated with Autism and challenges, educates and celebrates Autistic identity. What I (Don't) Know About Autism Dublin, Peacock Theatre Sat 1 - Sat 8 Feb Cork, The Everyman: Tue 11 – Thu 13 Feb Bray, Mermaid Arts Centre: Sat 15 Feb Cast: Shay Croke Cast: Paula McGlinchey Cast: Jayson Murray Cast: Jody O'Neill Cast: Matthew Ralli Cast: Eleanor Walsh Writer: Jody O’Neill Producer: Melissa Nolan Director: Dónal Gallagher Choreographer: Cindy Cummings Set and Costume Design: Medb Lambert Lighting Design: Eoin Winning Composer and Sound Design: Carl Kennedy Stage Manager: Cian Mulhall Assistant Stage Manager: Shannon Cowan PR: Dairne O’Sullivan Funded by the Arts Council and Wicklow County Council with the support of The Everyman, the Abbey Theatre, Mermaid Arts

Welcome to the programme notes for What I (Don't) Know About Autism by Jody O'Neill. The play is directed by Dónal Gallagher and the choreographer is Cindy Cummings. The Set and Costume Designer is Medb Lambert. Lighting Design is by Eoin Winning and the Composer and Sound Design is by Carl Kennedy. This production will be in The Peacock Theatre from 1 – 8 February 2020, Monday to Saturday at 8pm with a matinee on Saturday at 2.30pm. The performance lasts for one hour and ten minutes, without an interval. All performances will be relaxed performances. This means there will be a relaxed approach to noise during the show and audience members are free to move about or leave the auditorium as they need. The programme notes for this production of What I (Don't) Know About Autism were prepared by Máirín Harte. Audio description at the Abbey Theatre is provided by Arts and Disability Ireland with support from The Arts Council. For updates about audio described and captioned performances, text ACCE

Director Dan Colley talks with Phil Kingston about Collapsing Horse's devising process, artistic choices and challenging the imagination. Cast: Genevieve Hulme-Beaman & Manus Halligan Based on the short story by: Gabriel García Márquez Adapted for the stage by: Dan Colley, Manus Halligan and Genevieve Hulme-Beaman Directed by: Dan Colley Set and Props Design by: Andrew Clancy Lighting Design by: Sarah Jane Shiels Composition and Sound Design by: Alma Kelliher Photographs: Ste Murray Recorded on 12 December 2019 at the Abbey Theatre. Interviewer: Phil Kingston Editor: Lisa Farrelly Sound operator: Derek Conaghy 19/2019 Broadcast 20/12/2019

Actor Marion O'Dwyer talks with Lisa Farrelly about all the roads that have lead her back to Inish; from shy beginnings to determined debutante, from Diceman days to the tenements of O'Casey, from Ballybeg to Broadway. Marion talks about working hard at being funny and the tricky balancing act of keeping a life on and off the stage. Recorded on Tuesday 10 December 2019 at the Abbey Theatre. Interviewer & Editor: Lisa Farrelly Sound operator: Derek Conaghy 18/2019 Broadcast 13/12/2019 [Edited for sneezes and Chekcoughs] Photo Malcolm McGettigan(C)