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Rain Dogs, billed as ‘a love story told from the gutter,' is a new comedy drama series starring Daisy May Cooper. Shahidha Bari is joined in the studio by the writer and creator of the series, Cash Carraway. Ahead of the BAFTA Games Awards we discuss the state of play in the UK games industry with Chris Allnutt, gaming critic for the Financial Times and with games producer Charu Desodt, whose interactive crime drama As Dusk Falls is nominated for Best Debut Game. Robert Louis Stevenson's Kidnapped is being retold as a swashbuckling rom-com by the National Theatre of Scotland. Shahidha speaks to Isobel McArthur and Michael John McCarthy about adapting the 1868 coming–of-age classic. Presenter: Shahidha Bari Producer: Harry Parker
Who knows how long more the arse will be dragged out of this? It’s 2048 and the end of the world is nigh. Actually, it’s not that nigh – it’s been going on for flipping ages and everyone’s a bit over it, to be honest. Liam and his long-suffering wife Edel have been up all night trying to get their chaotic affairs into some kind of order, surrounded by dozens of empties from last night’s raging party. They feel rough, they’re on edge, and they’re blasting music to drown out the cataclysmic noise outside as cities start to disappear and the world’s animals go haywire. Liam is hammering furiously at his typewriter, finishing the memoirs that no-one will ever read. Edel is wrangling with her laptop, desperately trying to say a final goodbye to their beloved kids. And they’re both reflecting on past regrets - and trying to put them right in sometimes bloody, messy, outrageous ways. As tempers fray, family secrets are outed and their behaviour becomes ever more questionable, Liam and Edel try to work out what really matters as they career towards a bickering end - while the world literally falls apart around them. John Morton’s brutally comic Denouement - presented as an audio recorded reading - has been nominated for the inaugural Popcorn Award for playwriting. A co-production between the Traverse Theatre and Lyric Theatre Belfast stars real-life couple Ian McElhinney (Game of Thrones, Derry Girls) as Liam and Marie Jones (In the Name of the Father) as Edel, is directed by the Traverse’s award-winning Co-Artistic Director Gareth Nicholls (Crocodile Fever, Ulster American) and features sound design and composition by Michael John McCarthy.
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The Jimmy's Hall company, led by Michael John McCarthy, recorded three of the tracks from this production; A Stor Mo Chroi, Bean Phaídín and Faithful Departed. Jimmy's Hall is adapted from Paul Laverty's film script, directed by Graham McLaren. Recorded in Open Door Studios, Limerick by Joe Mulcahy. A Stor Mo Chroí Vocals: Lisa Lambe Piano: Richard Clements Fiddle: Aindrais de Staic Bass: Brian Gilligan Soprano Sax: Andrew Linnie Flute: Catherine Bell Choral Vocals: Rest of Company
The Jimmy's Hall company, led by Michael John McCarthy, recorded three of the tracks from this production; A Stor Mo Chroi, Bean Phaídín and Faithful Departed. Jimmy's Hall is adapted from Paul Laverty's film script, directed by Graham McLaren. Recorded in Open Door Studios, Limerick by Joe Mulcahy. Bean Pháidín / Out On The Ocean Vocals: Bríd Ní Neachtain, Lisa Lambe & Company Bodhrán: Muiris Crowley Fiddle: Aindrias de Staic Guitar: Alan Devally Cajon: Brian Gilligan Bones: Bosco Hogan Flute: Catherine Bell Piano: Andrew Linnie
The Jimmy's Hall company, led by Michael John McCarthy, recorded three of the tracks from this production; A Stor Mo Chroi, Bean Phaídín and Faithful Departed. Jimmy's Hall is adapted from Paul Laverty's film script, directed by Graham McLaren. Song for the Faithful Departed Vocals & Electric Guitar: Ruth McGill Shaker & Cajon: Brian Gilligan Piano: Andrew Linnie Bass: Alan Devally Tin Whistle: Catherine Bell Harmonica: Aindrias de Staic Recorded in Open Door Studios, Limerick by Joe Mulcahy.
A post show discussion recorded live in Traverse 1 on November 3rd 2016 featuring the cast and creative team from Grain in the Blood by Rob Drummond. NB Please note this discussion contains spoilers and reveals elements of the plot. The discussion is hosted by Traverse Engagement Manager Sunniva Ramsay. Please Note: This was recorded live in Traverse 1 and the volume is lower than a studio recorded podcast. Featuring music by Michael John McCarthy from Grain in the Blood. Track: Lamb Slaughter http://www.michaeljohnmccarthy.com/
Hear Talking Heads reporter Andy Revill speak to Michael John McCarthy about his chosen record and what the Turntable project is all about. The podcast was recorded at an event at the Sunshine Recovery Cafe in Paisley.