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 &a...
Feb 28, 2019•50 min
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
Jan 16, 2019•55 min
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: S...
Jan 16, 2019•38 min
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. LANDMARK PRODU...
Nov 16, 2018•58 min
[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] S...
Oct 26, 2018•39 min
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
Oct 19, 2018•1 hr 1 min
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: Luca...
Oct 05, 2018•41 min
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...
Aug 29, 2018•4 min
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. Currently th...
Aug 29, 2018•18 min
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
Aug 29, 2018•3 min
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 2016...
Aug 29, 2018•1 hr 34 min
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: Lis...
Aug 23, 2018•49 min
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
Jul 24, 2018•53 min
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
Jul 19, 2018•6 min
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 Flu...
Jul 19, 2018•2 min
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 Mul...
Jul 19, 2018•3 min
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
Jun 18, 2018•57 min
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 Gur...
Jun 01, 2018•33 min
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
May 16, 2018•29 min
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
May 16, 2018•32 min
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]
May 02, 2018•55 min
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.
Mar 28, 2018•56 min
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
Mar 21, 2018•55 min
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
Mar 16, 2018•42 min
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
Feb 22, 2018•24 min
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 Abb...
Feb 01, 2018•26 min
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 Sta...
Feb 01, 2018•26 min
In 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 cred...
Jan 16, 2018•12 min
In 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 home...
Jan 12, 2018•17 min
In 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
Dec 18, 2017•18 min
