PJ Gallagher on how Jason Byrne is his biggest inspiration
P. J. Gallagher is an Irish stand-up comedian who became a household name from his television show Naked Camera. His various characters in the programme...
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Andrew Flynn talks about the challenges of directing Vernon God Little
ANDREW FLYNN of Galway-based Decadent Theatre Company is bringing DBC Pierre’s play, Vernon God Little, to The Civic as s part of a national tour....
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Farewell to Brian Friel
We are greatly sadden to hear of the passing of Brian Friel today. His many works including Philadelphia, Here I Come!, Lovers, The Gentle Island, The...
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Tina Kellegher on her meaty role in Hooked!
Tina Kellegher is best known for her role as Niamh Quigley in BBC television series Ballykissangel. She is also a well-known voice on BBC Radio...
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Pat McGrath on writing Small Plastic Wars
Pat’s Film and TV work includes Life of Crime, Game of Thrones, Love/Hate 3, Moone Boy, Titanic – Blood And Steel, Roy, The Tudors, Crushproof,...
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Geoff Gould talks about the magic of theatre
Geoff Gould is the Artistic Director and founder of Blood in the Alley Theatre Company and The West Cork Fit-up Theatre Festival. Originally from North...
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A New Play About The Many Women In The Extraordinary Life Of One Of The Greatest Playwrights Of All Time
‘An uncannily brilliant performance by the inimitable Des Keogh as George Bernard Shaw – go now!’ – Joe Duffy RTE ‘A highly entertaining evening’ –...
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Michael Scott on how the piano is like drowning in a bath of chocolate…
Michael Scott trained in Paris and has been Theatre Director of Project Arts Centre, Program Director of Dublin Theatre Festival and Director of the Tivoli...
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I thought I was going to be a Priest – until I kissed one on a pilgrimage and got confused!
Al Porter is now a household name in Ireland after his appearances on RTE’s Electric Picnic, Next Week’s News, The Savage Eye, and Callan’s Kicks....
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Soprano Yvonne Brennan to perform in Songs from the Swans at Coole
We are delighted to announce that Yvonne Brennan will be performing in Songs From the Swans at Coole at The Civic on Wednesday, 17th June...
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