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Drama at Inish director Cal McCrystal talks with Lisa Farrelly about the freedom of directing, the limits of comedy and the pride & delight he takes in making people laugh. Recorded on Wednesday 13 November 2019 at the Abbey Theatre. Interviewer & Editor: Lisa Farrelly Sound operator: Derek Conaghy 17/2019 Broadcast 19/11/2019 Photo Malcolm McGettigan(C)

For the last order in the series of mini-podcasts, Docker Paddy Daly talks with writer Niamh Gleeson about the working conditions, sharp wit and everyday education of a lifetime on the dockside. Recorded at the Abbey Theatre Friday 4 October. The Abbey Theatre's Last Orders at the Dockside is a Dublin Port Commission and runs as part of the Dublin Theatre Festival 2019. Interviewer: Niamh Gleeson Podcast Editor: Lisa Farrelly Sound operator: Derek Conaghy 16/2019 Broadcast 25/10/2019 Edited for broadcast.

Former Docker Paddy Nevins talks with writer Niamh Gleeson about his forty eight years working on the docks, the dangers of working and the even more dangerous work of navigating a dating life. Paddy talks about being one of the last men on the job, the bond with the men and chasing the last ferry home, Recorded at the Abbey Theatre Thursday 3 October. The Abbey Theatre's Last Orders at the Dockside is a Dublin Port Commission and runs as part of the Dublin Theatre Festival 2019. Interviewer: Niamh Gleeson Podcast Editor: Lisa Farrelly Sound operator: Derek Conaghy 15/2019 Broadcast 23/10/2019

Writer Niamh Gleeson talks with Declan Byrne of the Dublin Dock Workers Preservation Society about his life working on the docks, the dangerous altruisim of smuggling and the luckiness of unstickable nicknames. Recorded at the Abbey Theatre Thursday 3 October. The Abbey Theatre's Last Orders at the Dockside is a Dublin Port Commission and runs as part of the Dublin Theatre Festival 2019. Interviewer: Niamh Gleeson Podcast Editor: Lisa Farrelly Sound operator: Derek Conaghy 14/2019 Broadcast 16/10/2019

Programme notes for the audio described performance of Last Orders at the Dockside at the Abbey Theatre, Saturday matinee, 19th October, 2019. The Programme Notes for Last Orders at the Dockside were prepared by Bríd Ní Ghruagáin who, along with Máirín Harte, will audio describe the performance live on the day. Audio description at the Abbey Theatre is provided by Arts and 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.

In the latest installment of the dockside series, haulier Michael Foran talks with writer Niamh Gleeson about being born on the docks, scutting trucks, mitching school and meeting the scholars on the way home. Michael talks about his love of storytelling, recites his own poetry and delights us with his favourite ballad song. Recorded at the Abbey Theatre Thursday 3 October. The Abbey Theatre's Last Orders at the Dockside is a Dublin Port Commission and runs as part of the Dublin Theatre Festival 2019. Interviewer: Niamh Gleeson Podcast Editor: Lisa Farrelly Sound operator: Rob Flynn. 13/2019 Broadcast 14/10/2019

The second in a series of mini podcasts to accompany Dermot Bolger's Last Orders at the Dockside, writer Niamh Gleeson talks with Margaret Cullen, daughter of docker Glimmer Byrne, about the hardship and happy childhood days being reared in Sheriff street & the way of life that stays with you all your life no matter where you roam. The Abbey Theatre's Last Orders at the Dockside is a Dublin Port Commission and runs as part of the Dublin Theatre Festival 2019. Recorded on Wednesday 03 October 2019 at the Abbey Theatre. Recorded at the Abbey Theatre Thursday 3 October. Interviewer: Niamh Gleeson Podcast Editor: Lisa Farrelly Sound operator: Rob Flynn. 12/2019 Broadcast 11/10/2019

In the first in a series of mini podcasts to accompany Dermot Bolger's Last Orders at the Dockside, writer Niamh Gleeson talks the ebb and flow of forty six years working on the docks with docker John 'Miley' Walsh. The Abbey Theatre's Last Orders at the Dockside is a Dublin Port Commission and runs as part of the Dublin Theatre Festival 2019. Recorded on Wednesday 03 October 2019 at the Abbey Theatre. Interviewer: Niamh Gleeson Podcast Editor: Lisa Farrelly Sound operator: Rob Flynn. 11/2019 Broadcast 09/10/2019

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 and Dylan Tighe Post-Production Sound Design: Kevin Gleeson Sound Engineer and Additional Design: Alexis Nealon Costume Supervisor and Stylist: Ellen Kirk Assistant Director: Grace Morgan Production Manager: Anthony Hanley Stage Manager: Baz O'Donovan Assistant Stage Manager: Roxzan Bowes Producer: Gwen Van Spijk Recorded on Wednesday 03 October 2019 at the Abbey Theatre. Interviewer & Editor: Lisa Farrelly Sound operator: Derek Conaghy 10/2019 Broadcast 04/10/2019 Image: Kathrin Baumbach (c)

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: Damian Kearney Grace: Bethan Mary-James Paul: Aidan McArdle Set Designer: Ciaran Bagnall Costume Designer: Katie Davenport Lighting Designer: Sarah Jane Shiels Composer & Sound Designer: Carl Kennedy Voice Director: Andrea Ainsworth Dramaturg: Louise Stephens Casting: Amy Rowan Rehearsal Photography: Ste Murray 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 f

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 Thursday 22 August 2019 at the Abbey Theatre. Interviewer & Editor: Lisa Farrelly Sound operator: Derek Conaghy 09/2019 Broadcast 26/08/2019 The business of theatre quote - Paco Tolson (c)

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.

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 more information.

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 Photo image credit: Ros Kavanagh (c)

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.ie for more information. Cast: Amy Conroy, Jade Jordan, Bláithín Mac Gabhann, Daryl McCormack, Clare McKenna and Dan Monaghan. Writer: Dylan Coburn Gray Director: Caitríona McLaughlin Set and Costume Design: Sarah Bacon Lighting Design: Paul Keogan Composer and Sound Design: Adrienne Quartly Movement Director: Sue Mythen Voice Director: Andrea Ainsworth Associate Sound Designer: Jennifer O’Malley Casting: Maureen Hughes and Sarah Jones

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 the Abbey Theatre. Interviewer & Editor: Lisa Farrelly Sound operator: Derek Conaghy 06/2019 Broadcast 05/06/2019 Photo image: Shane Connaughton

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 Sound operator: Derek Conaghy 05/2019 Broadcast 27/05/2019 *Doozer ©: An industry term of affection for top of their game theatre professionals.

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. Interviewer & Editor: Lisa Farrelly Sound operator: Derek Conaghy 05/2019 Broadcast 27/05/2019 *Doozer ©: An industry term of affection for top of their game theatre professionals.

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.