Anne chats to old friend Michelle Read about her career in the arts, originally from Norwich, she has lived and worked in Dublin for many years. A season professional who can boast many talents as a theatre maker, writer, director, performer. She talks experiences, ambitions and what theatre means to her.

This episode Anne chats to Barbara Brennan, a coordinator/community officer who works avidly with women and men of all ages in St Matthews Family Resource Centre, Ballyfermot. Barbara is an inspiring and vocational person who has worked with community groups for of many years. She took time out from her work to sit down with Anne and share her experiences and philosophies with Anne.

Original Music by Brian Keegan

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In Part Two of Anne's chat with Breda Cashe, Breda discusses further, her career as a producer. She also speaks powerfully about dealing with the sad loss of her husband and dealing with grief, in this very emotional conversation.

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Part one of this chat has Anne talking to theatre producer Breda Cashe, about her life and career in the arts. Breda is probably most widely known for the outstanding, musical comedy show, I Keano, but this is just one of the many projects she has been involved with during her career.

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Anne chats to theatre manager Laura Dowdall who operates, with Andrew Murray, the Viking Theatre, a thriving independent theatre in Clontarf, Dublin. Laura discusses  her work and passion for the arts in general, and much more.

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My first amazing woman  is Phyllis McGlynn. Phyllis, now in her late 70s, lives in Dublin Dolphin’s Barn, when I first met Phyllis I loved her sparky sense of humour and reliable presence– 

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Music by Brian Keegan