Podcasts about Druid Theatre Company

Frowning Hours is the indie folk-rock project of Irish singer-songwriter and actor Ger Kelly, whose evocative songwriting and distinctive voice have quickly earned him a growing reputation on Ireland's live music scene. Before stepping into the spotlight as a recording artist, Kelly spent more than 15 years working as a professional actor, performing on some of Ireland's most prestigious stages, including The Abbey Theatre, The Gate Theatre, and with Druid Theatre Company. His theatre career saw him appear in acclaimed productions of works by Sean O'Casey, Shakespeare, and many other celebrated playwrights. Music has long been an integral part of Kelly's artistic journey. His haunting vocals featured in numerous theatrical productions, from original scores by composer Tom Lane to works by Stephen Sondheim. It was through these experiences that he discovered a passion for songwriting and began developing his own musical voice. He later studied songwriting at BIMM Dublin, leaving the course early when a major acting opportunity arose. Since launching Frowning Hours in 2024, Kelly has built a loyal and steadily growing audience. His first six singles have received widespread radio support and critical praise, establishing him as one of Ireland's most promising emerging folk artists. His latest release, 'The Orchard' marks the next chapter in a musical journey that has been years in the making. As a live performer, Kelly has appeared on some of Ireland's biggest stages and festivals, including Whelan's, Electric Picnic, and All Together Now, and has shared bills with and supported acclaimed artists such as Mick Flannery. Alongside his music career, Kelly continues to work as an actor and recently appeared in the Netflix series ‘Bodkin' as Teddy, a blacksmith described as having "the voice of an angel", a fitting reflection of the qualities that define his music. Combining the storytelling instincts of a seasoned actor with the emotional honesty of a songwriter, Frowning Hours creates intimate, atmospheric songs that resonate long after the final note. His debut single, ‘Someone Who Won't' and all subsequent releases are available on major streaming platforms. On his latest single, ‘The Orchard', Frowning Hours delivers a poignant meditation on empathy, connection and the quiet hope of finding our way back to one another. Blending warm indie-folk textures with buoyant melodies, the song reflects on a world where we're more connected than ever, yet often feel profoundly alone. Rather than offering easy answers, ‘The Orchard' invites listeners to look beyond first impressions and recognise the unseen experiences everyone carries. It's a gentle call for compassion, understanding and the restoration of the sense of community that can often feel absent in modern life. “‘The Orchard' seems to change its meaning for me every now and again,” says Ger Kelly. “Ultimately, I think it's a song about the resuscitation of a sense of community that seems to be lost these days. It's a call for compassion and understanding. It's very strange to me how, in the golden age of communication, there's so much isolation. I guess I'm just trying to say, ‘Hello in there,' like John Prine advised.” With its thoughtful lyricism and quietly uplifting spirit, ‘The Orchard' captures the emotional honesty that has become a hallmark of Frowning Hours' songwriting. It's a reminder that even in an increasingly disconnected world, empathy remains one of our most powerful ways of finding each other again.

To celebrate not one but TWO exciting Shakespeare productions in Dublin Theatre Festival this year, I've teamed up with DTF to bring you a sneak preview of the delights that await. This time: Druid Theatre Company presents Macbeth, introduced by festival artistic director Róise Goan. Macbeth is at the Gaiety Theatre from September 25 - October 05, at tickets are available from Ticketmaster. The Making of Pinocchio is at the Samuel Beckett Theatre and tickets are available from dublintheatrefestival . ie

RTE's Western Correspondent Pat McGrath looks back on 50 years of the iconic Druid Theatre.

A new production of Tom Murphy's masterpiece The House will premiere in the Gaiety Theatre on the26th of September. The Druid Theatre production has enjoyed success in Galway over the past month and will debut in Dublin this week for Dublin Theatre Festival. Joining Pat in studio was Marie Mullen The House at the Gaiety Actress and Co-Founder of The Druid Theatre Company.

LISTEN BACK: On this week's show, Gary was joined by Sharon O'Grady and Ruth Mulhern to discuss free Culture Night events across county. Gary also covered a variety of topics such as the Druid Theatre Company's new show The House by Tom Murphy, the Decadent Theatre Company's new Brian Friel show, and the Clifden Arts Festival, along with the regular news of upcoming gigs and events across the county.    #ArtsCultureEntertainment #TheSoundofGalway  

LISTEN BACK: On this week's show, Gary will be joined by Tiarnan McCusker to discuss the cultural programme attached to the Galway Climate Action Festival and a variety of people behind the "The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls" group exhibition to discuss it's premiere at the Galway Arts Centre. Gary also covered a variety of topics such as the Galway-based poet, Fred Johnston, the Druid Theatre Company's new show The House, and the Clifden Arts Festival, along with the regular news of upcoming gigs and events across the county.    #ArtsCultureEntertainment #TheSoundofGalway

The Druid Theatre Company is touring the country to perform the iconic Dublin Trilogy of plays by Sean O'Casey.The writer lived and worked in Ireland during a period of immense change. During his life, he was both loved and loathed. Not known to many, the famous filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock produced his own adaptation of Sean O'Casey's 'Juno and the Paycock'. Joining Gavan to discuss O'Casey's legacy and reflect on the brilliance of his work was Donal Fallon.

Druid Theatre Company always had a passion to put on one of Ireland's great playwrights, Sean O'Casey's, The Plough and the Stars, The Shadow of a Gunman and Juno and the Paycock. As the company stage the trilogy at the Galway International Arts Festival before embarking on a national tour they join Arena to discuss.

Garry Hynes, Tony Award Winning Director, discusses the staging of three of Seán O'Casey's plays back to back with the Druid Theatre Company.

Druid Theatre Company stages 'The Seagull' at Coole Park, Eileen Walsh plays fading actress Isobel Desmond, & Jack Gleeson – best known as the villainous Joffrey in Game of Thrones – is her lonely son, Watch the Sound with Mark Ronson, Kate Brennan Harding previews, Tony Tracy recommends where to begin with the films of James Cagney.

Hello and welcome to Take2 Actors Agency, The Podcast! We are the podcast that strives to breakdown the apparent barriers between 'us' and 'them', between the aspiring and those working in the TV & Film industry. We chat with actors, casting director, casting agents, directors & producers to find our the best pieces of advice that have helped them succeed in the industry. Our guest this week on Take2 Actors Agency the podcast is very interesting - Clare McGinley. Clare's background is in casting for film, RTE Drama & Druid Theatre Company. She has worked alongside industry leaders like Maureen Hughes and John Carney. Clare now brings her industry knowledge to Spotlight, as a professional development consultant, where she is helping to expand Spotlight to Ireland and the USA. Clare has an interesting perspective on the casting world and we are very excited to have her on the podcast. Follow us on socials: Website: www.take2agency.com Instagram: @take2actorsagency Facebook: Take2 Online Acting School Twitter: Take2 Actors Agency & Acting School

Cara O'Doherty & Michael Pope review films, Bill & Ted Face the Music, The Devil All the Time & Nocturnal, Druid Theatre Company is touring the West of Ireland with a set of plays written by Lady Gregory, Judy Murphy reviews & Culture Night will be celebrated abroad, Candice Gordon Cultural officer in the Irish Embassy Berlin discusses.

Cara O'Doherty & Michael Pope review films, Bill & Ted Face the Music, The Devil All the Time & Nocturnal, Druid Theatre Company is touring the West of Ireland with a set of plays written by Lady Gregory, Judy Murphy reviews & Culture Night will be celebrated abroad, Candice Gordon Cultural officer in the Irish Embassy Berlin discusses.

Druid Theatre Company is touring the West of Ireland with a set of plays written by Lady Gregory. Judy Murphy reviews the opening night at Coole Park, home of Lady Gregory.

In Galway, Druid Theatre Company joins the likes of New York's Met in streaming their latest production live to cinemas; in Carlow, Carole Nelson is foraging for jazz inspiration; in Dublin, we hear the voices behind the spray cans of artist collective, Subsert and we edge along the bookshelf of comedian, Marise Gaughan

Sean Doyle is a Dublin-based actor well known on the Irish stage and screen. Sean has just been cast alongside Tommy Tiernan and a host of other theatre stars in The Druid Theatre Company’s production of Sive at The Gaiety Theatre which will be directed by Irish Theatre legend Garry Hynes. Sean has also appeared […] La entrada Sean Doyle plays Personality Bingo with Tom Moran se publicó primero en Headstuff.

Thursday 27 September 2012Arguably the most successful Irish actor of his generation, Aaron Monaghan has had a career that others can only dream of. Here he chats about almost becoming an architect, the significance of his time training at Trinity’s Beckett Centre, his phenomenal early run with the Abbey Theatre, his ambivalence towards the awards and accolades that have accompanied his success, his association with the great Druid Theatre Company, and his passion for working with his own company, Livin’ Dred. It’s episode 47 of the Rise Productions: Irish Theatre Podcast – Enjoy!

Thursday 5 January 2012Truly one of our nation’s finest performers, there is only one word to describe Cathy Belton – stunning. Here she talks about the lasting impact of her early encounters with Druid Theatre Company while growing up in Galway, her experiences touring Ben Barnes’ production of The Crucible with the National Youth Theatre, taking on some of the most iconic female roles in the Irish canon, and sustaining such a successful career on both stage and screen. It’s episode 9 of the Rise Productions: Irish Theatre Podcast – Enjoy!

Thursday 9 February 2012A true rock star of Irish Theatre, Karl Shiels has done it all. Here he discusses leaving his job as a qualified sparks to follow his dream of being on stage, his journey from being almost kicked out of the Gaiety School of Acting to currently serving on its board, the huge successes of his own company Semper Fi, his extensive working relationship with Mark O’Rowe, and his recent world tour with the renowned Druid Theatre Company, not to mention all his upcoming screen roles for 2012. Hell, we even get in a naked Tadhg Murphy story! It’s Episode 14 of the Rise Productions: Irish Theatre Podcast – Enjoy!

Network Diagnostics is a play from Irish theatre company Octopus Soup Theatre that is running at Brighton Fringe 2017 from 5th - 7th May. We speak to writer and artistic director of Octopus Soup Theatre, Liam McCarthy whose work has been supported by the internationally renowned Druid Theatre Company and has produced across the UK and Ireland. We chat about the plot of the play, rehearsals and the big man himself Mr Octopus! What's the Craic is a weekly Irish radio show that broadcasts on Brighton's Radio Reverb on 97.2FM, DAB and online at radioreverb.com. You can hear it live Mondays at 8pm or catch the repeat on Tuesdays at 3pm or Saturdays at 1am GMT. You can follow us on Twitter at @whatsthecraicrr or on facebook.com/whatsthecraicrr for up to date news on whats coming up on the show and to get in touch with us. #Brighton #Hove #Sussex #Irish #podcast #stage #theatre #BrightonFringe #fringefestival

With the "DruidSynge" circle of plays visiting briefly in the United States, director Garry Hynes describes the process of melding six works by John Millington Synge into a marathon theatrical event; talks about the founding and development of the Druid Theatre Company, her artistic home in Ireland; considers the effect of "The Beauty Queen of Leenane" and her Tony Award (the first for a woman director) on both the Druid and her own career; and surveys the current crop of up and coming Irish dramatists. Original air date - August 4, 2006.

With the "DruidSynge" circle of plays visiting briefly in the United States, director Garry Hynes describes the process of melding six works by John Millington Synge into a marathon theatrical event; talks about the founding and development of the Druid Theatre Company, her artistic home in Ireland; considers the effect of "The Beauty Queen of Leenane" and her Tony Award (the first for a woman director) on both the Druid and her own career; and surveys the current crop of up and coming Irish dramatists. Original air date - August 4, 2006.

With the "DruidSynge" circle of plays visiting briefly in the United States, director Garry Hynes describes the process of melding six works by John Millington Synge into a marathon theatrical event; talks about the founding and development of the Druid Theatre Company, her artistic home in Ireland; considers the effect of "The Beauty Queen of Leenane" and her Tony Award (the first for a woman director) on both the Druid and her own career; and surveys the current crop of up and coming Irish dramatists. Original air date - August 4, 2006.