‘Fail again, and again, and again,’ the final episode in this series, explores hopes and ideas for the future of Irish theatre from the interviewees. It looks at some of the issues facing the sector, and hopes for how to change it.

Written, presented, and edited by Sarah O’Sullivan

Music by Theo Foley

Special thanks to DCU, the Pavilion Theatre, Ambrose & Lesley O’Sullivan, Maia Purdue, and Tim Houston.

Interviews included in this episode:

Aaron Monaghan

Colin Murphy

Julia Appleby

Ultan Pringle

Lisa Nally

Allie Whelan

Texts quoted / consulted:

Abbey 2017.  Abbeytheatre.ie, 2017, www.abbeytheatre.ie/2017/two-pints 

Demolder, Kate. “Tivoli Theatre/District 8 to Be Replaced by a Hotel Following Graffiti Preservation.” JOE.ie, 18 Jan. 2018, www.joe.ie/news/tivoli-theatredistrict-8-replaced-hotel-following-graffiti-preservation-613148 

Hayes, Katy. “Gate Theatre Will Starve If Left to Survive on “Just Enough” Funding.” Independent.ie, 8 Jan. 2022, www.independent.ie/entertainment/theatre-arts/gate-theatre-will-starve-if-left-to-survive-on-just-enough-funding-41215175.html 

Royal Court Theatre. “Peckham: The Soap Opera - Royal Court.” 2017, royalcourttheatre.com/whats-on/peckham-the-soap-opera-2/

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