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

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Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Lisa O'Neill The Great Hunger

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

Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Caitríona Ennis

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

Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Annie Ryan, Andrew Bennett & Mark O'Halloran

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.

Hansel and Gretel Directors Note

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.

Audio Described Programme Notes: Hansel and Gretel

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 Centre, AsIAm, Fishamble New Play Company, Rough Magic Theatre Company, KCAT and Triple A Wicklow. Recorded on Tuesday 4 February 2020 at the Abbey Theatre. Interviewer & Editor: Lisa Farrelly Sound operator: Derek Conaghy 01/2020 Broadcast 07/02/2020 Irish Independent Article Health & Well Being Courtesy Irish Independent 03/02/20 Photo Emily Quinn (C)

Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Jody O'Neill

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 ACCESSARTS to 51444 or head to www.adiarts.ie for more information. Thank you. Go raibh maith agaibh.

Audio Described Programme Notes: What I (don't) know about Autism

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

Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Dan Colley

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)

Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Marion O'Dwyer

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)

Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Cal McCrystal

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.

Abbey Talks Series: Other Voices: Paddy Daly

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

Abbey Talks Series: Other Voices: Paddy Nevins

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

Abbey Talks Series: Other Voices: Declan Byrne

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.

Audio Described Programme Notes: Last Orders at the Dockside: Oct 19 Matinee

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

Abbey Talks Series: Other Voices: Michael Foran

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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