To close out 2020, it’s a brand new short audio drama from Rise Productions. Commissioned as part of the Arts Council’s COVID-19 Crisis Response Award, “Another Auld Lang Syne” is set on New Year’s Eve, and is written and performed by Aonghus Óg McAnally.

An afternoon of readings and discussion with some of literature’s leading voices – Emilie Pine, author of Notes to Self (Winner of the An Post Irish Book of the Year 2018) and Jan Carsen, author of The Fire Starters (Winner of the EU Prize for Literature Ireland 2019) in conversation about trauma and the contemporary reworking of myth for modern Irish audiences.
Chaired by Gavin Kostick (Irish Times award winning playwright), the afternoon is presented by Gym Swim Party, a major new theatrical production co-created by Danielle Galligan and Gavin Kostick, directed by Louise Lowe to be presented at The O'Reilly Theatre this autumn.

In association with GSP & O'Reilly Theatre 

Funded by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon and Dublin City Council. Supported by TileStyle, UNESCO City of Literature, Evolution Gyms and co-commissioned by The Pavilion Theatre.

A director of unparalleled skill and vision, Selina Cartmell’s trademark style has been wowing audiences for over 15 years. Here, in our very final episode, she discusses her time at Trinity and Central, the formation of Siren Productions, her mentorship with Julie Taymor, smash hit shows Titus Andronicus and Punk Rock, and her new role as Artistic Director of Dublin’s iconic Gate Theatre. It’s the Rise Productions: Irish Theatre Podcast, Series 2, Episode 52 – Enjoy!

From South Wales to the Abbey Theatre, via the bright lights of Broadway, Neil Murray’s path through the world of theatre has been both eclectic and comprehensive. Here he discusses paying dues as an usher, stage hand, and front of house manager, his time with 7:84 and Glasgow’s renowned Citizens Theatre, running the Tron, his role in the inception of the ground-breaking NTS, and his current position alongside Graham McLaren as Co-Director of Ireland’s National Theatre. It’s the Rise Productions: Irish Theatre Podcast, Series 2, Episode 51 – Enjoy!