Welcome back to this week's episode of Irish Theatre at Play! This week we are joined by Dr. Michael Finneran, the co-ordinator of the Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary & Applied Theatre Studies at MIC Limerick. With over twenty years of experience in the Irish theatre scene, both inside and outside of an educational context, Mike has cultivated a large amount of knowledge on the subject. We hope that you will enjoy this week's show!

Hi everyone! Welcome to Irish Theatre at Play, Ireland’s newest theatre podcast, that focuses on all things theatre and performance. My name is Dr. Carole Quigley, and I’ll be your host as we delve into different areas of the theatre weekly. In each episode, we’ll be joined by experts in their field, and we’ll ask them how it works, why it works, and what the theatre industry means to them. We’ll leave no stone unturned as we look to break down that fourth wall. Eating and drinking are most definitely allowed throughout. Flash photography is optional. And mobile phone usage is encouraged if you want to connect with us. So please, sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!