Conversations On A Playwright

A biennial, weeklong series of acting masterclasses, talks & showings celebrating the works of Tom Murphy. 📅 11-15 Dec 2024 🔜 The Lir Academy

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Conversations on a Playwright returns this December

Six of Ireland’s most established actors will mentor twelve exceptional young actors to learn and explore the work of Tom Murphy, one of the most significant playwrights of 20th-century Irish theatre.

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Just back from the @TheLirAcademy having been swept away by the words of Tom Murphy and the talent involved in @PlaywrightConvo
Delighted to partner and host @AbbeyTheatre on what was a truly special week.
"I was born with a voice and little else"

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Want to know more about #ConversationsOnAPlaywright Check out the wonderful Jane Brennan, Marty Rea and @CathyBelton discuss on @RTEArena last week

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They will be working with Jane Brennan, Frank McCusker, Catherine Walsh, Marty Rea, Cathy Belton and Niall Buggy to explore the majestic work of Tom Murphy #ConversationsOnAPlaywright @TheLirAcademy @AbbeyTheatre @artscouncil_ie

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Meet our actors Tiernan Messit-Greene, Jeanne Nicole Ní Áinle, Oliver Flitcroft, Ian O'Reilly, Liadán Dunlea, Eilish McLaughlin, Stefan Brennan Healy, Éanna Hardwicke, Joshua McEneaney, Olivia Byrne, Abby Fitz and Jolly Abraham:

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Conversations on a Playwright 2023 is presented by Jane Brennan in partnership with @TheLirAcademy and funded by @artscouncil_ie. Director participation is in partnership with @AbbeyTheatre. Produced by Úna Carmody, @hdeeganwahr is interlocutor of the event.

[Conversations On A Playwright @PlaywrightConvo]

Conversations on a Playwright returns this December

Six of Ireland’s most established actors will mentor twelve exceptional young actors to learn and explore the work of Tom Murphy, one of the most significant playwrights of 20th-century Irish theatre.

https://t.co/3x2B5sCKzU

[Mark O’Brien @obrienmark]

An honour to be @TheLirAcademy tonight for @PlaywrightConvo
A really special vibe in a room where the words of Tom Murphy were brought to life by a great company of young actors. Kudos to all involved.

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The #ConversationsOnAPlaywright21 showing is about to start. Best of luck to everyone involved!

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@TheLirAcademy Photos taken by Mark Stedman

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We had a special visit from President Michael D. Higgins yesterday, who met with the #ConversationsOnAPlaywright participants at @TheLirAcademy

It was a pleasure welcoming him and his wife to this celebration of Tom Murphy's work!

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Eileen Walsh is one of the actors who have worked with Tom Murphy & joined #ConversationsOnAPlaywright21. About the experience, she said:"I have rediscovered the most touching hints that Tom left behind for his future actors. The gold dust that is his bracketed stage directions"

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Don't forget to tune in!

[RTÉ Radio 1 @RTERadio1]

On @RTEArena with @SeanRocksARENA at 7pm
Playwright Tom Murphy remembered by Jane Brennan and Frank McCusker.
Singer and songwriter Maria Kelly
Stephanie Sy-Quia, debut poetry collection Amnion
and Cork Film Festival, Holy Island.

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Jane Brenan and Frank McCusker are joining Sean Rocks @RTEArena to talk about #ConversationsOnAPlaywright21 and the work that has been going on so far. Tune in at 7.30pm!

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Niall Buggy met Tom Murphy when he was nineteen. He worked with Tom on Famine, The Gigli Concert in London and Whistle in the Dark for
@DruidTheatre

Today, Niall will work with the #ConversationsOnAPlaywright21 participants on Famine together with John Kavanagh.

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The conversation is being led by Niall Buggy and John Kavanagh who were part of the original cast of Famine.

Pictured: Jane Brennan with John Kavangh and Niall Buggy

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Currently on: the #ConversationsOnAPlaywright21 participants are talking about Tom Murphy's play Famine at @TheLirAcademy

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Some highlights from the first day of #ConversationsOnAPlaywright21. The workshops are in full swing and more exciting behind-the-scenes pics are to come this week! Make sure you follow us on Twitter & Instagram @PlaywrightConvo

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And that's a wrap for today! Thank you Fiontan O'Toole for the last workshop of the day and to Thomas Conway for moderating!

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Actors Jane Brennan, @HylandLily and Frank Blake at the end of their #ConversationsOnAPlaywright21 workshop on The Wake. The workshops and conversations of this week will culminate in a showing to an invited audience this Friday! #irishtheatre #irishplaywrights #tommurphy