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Inspired by the revolutionary ideals of our founders and our rich canon of Irish dramatic writing, our mission is to imaginatively engage with all of Irish society through the production of ambitious, courageous and new theatre in all its forms. We commit to lead in the telling of the whole Irish story, in English and in Irish, and we affirm that the Abbey is a theatre for the entire island of Ireland and for all its people. In every endeavour, we promote inclusiveness, diversity and equality.

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Episodes

  1. The Whiteheaded Boy Audio Described Introduction Notes

    The Whiteheaded Boy Audio Described Introduction Notes by AbbeyTheatre

  2. Fair Deal Audo Described Introduction Notes

    Fair Deal Audo Described Introduction Notes by AbbeyTheatre

  3. The God and his Daughter Audio Description

    The God and his Daughter Audio Description by AbbeyTheatre

  4. The Boy Audio Description

    The Boy Audio Description by AbbeyTheatre

  5. The Lunch Punch Audio Described Notes

    The Lunch Punch Audio Described Notes by AbbeyTheatre

  6. Static Audio Description Introduction

    Static Audio Description Introduction by AbbeyTheatre

  7. The Cave - Introduction Notes

    The Cave - Introduction Notes by AbbeyTheatre

  8. Youth's the Season -? Audio Described Introduction

    Youth's the Season -? Audio Described Introduction by AbbeyTheatre

  9. Youth's the Season -?: Programme Note from Director Sarah Jane Scaife

    Youth's the Season -?: Programme Note from Director Sarah Jane Scaife by AbbeyTheatre

  10. Emma - Audio Described Programme Notes

    Emma - Audio Described Programme Notes by AbbeyTheatre

  11. Grania Audio Described Programme Notes

    Grania Audio Described Programme Notes by AbbeyTheatre

  12. The Quare Fellow: Audio described programme notes

    The Quare Fellow: Audio described programme notes by AbbeyTheatre

  13. The Old Triangle - Radie Peat

    One of the most uniquely recognisable, and critically and popularly lauded, voices in Irish music, Radie Peat – of multi-award winning Lankum and ØXN – collaborates with the Abbey Theatre on its production of Brendan Behan’s The Quare Fellow, lending her vocals to the lyrics of 'The Old…

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  14. Somewhere Out There You: Audio Described programme notes

    Audio Description notes for Somewhere Out There You by Nancy Harris, directed by Wayne Jordan at the Abbey Theatre.

  15. Ghosts on demand: Audio Described programme notes

    Ghosts on demand: Audio Described programme notes by AbbeyTheatre

  16. Ghosts: Audio Described programme notes

    Ghosts: Audio Described programme notes by AbbeyTheatre

  17. Tartuffe Post Show Talk - Religious Hypocrisy: A Besetting Irish Failing?

    As part of the run of our new production of Moliere's Tartuffe, we initiated a series of post-show discussions on themes emerging from the new version of the play by Frank McGuinness. The discussions focussed on the origins of these themes in the play and broadened out to encompass reflections on...

  18. Tartuffe Post Show Talk - Me Too: Confronting Patriarchy and Sexual Oppression

    As part of the run of our new production of Moliere's Tartuffe, we initiated a series of post-show discussions on themes emerging from the new version of the play by Frank McGuinness. The discussions focussed on the origins of these themes in the play and broadened out to encompass reflections on...

  19. Tartuffe: Audio Described programme notes

    Audio-described programme note for the Abbey Theatre production of Tartuffe

  20. Tales from the Holywell - Audio Described Programme Notes

    Tales from the Holywell - Audio Described Programme Notes

  21. The Weir - Audio Described Programme Notes

    The Weir - Audio Described Programme Notes

  22. Joyce's Women Audio-described Programme

    Joyce's Women Audio-described Programme by AbbeyTheatre

  23. Translations Audio-described Programme Notes

    Translations Audio-described Programme Notes by AbbeyTheatre

  24. An Octoroon Audio-described Programme Notes

    Audio-described programme notes for the audio described performance of An Octoroon by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, a radical reboot of Dion Boucicault's The Octoroon.

  25. Portia Coughlan Audio-described Programme Notes

    Programme notes for the audio described performance of Portia Coughlan by Marina Carr.

  26. Faith Healer Audio Described Programme Notes

    Programme notes for the audio described performance of Faith Healer by Brian Friel.

  27. The Long Christmas Dinner Audio Description

    Programme notes for the audio described on-demand performance of The Long Christmas Dinner by Thornton Wilder.

  28. Audio Description for What I (Don't) Know About Autism

    Programme notes for the audio described performance of What I (Don't) Know About Autism by Jody O'Neill

  29. Audio Description for iGirl

    Programme notes for the audio described performance of iGirl by Marina Carr.

  30. In Conversation With - iGirl 'Like String Theory'

    Jessica Traynor in conversation with Marina Carr, Olwen Fouéré and Caitríona McLaughlin. Recorded in the Abbey Theatre rehearsal room, September 27th 2021. Interviewer: Jessica Traynor Sound operator: Aidah Sama Image Credit: Barry McCall

  31. Act Two: Last Orders at the Dockside Audio Play

    The audio play of Last Orders at the Dockside by Dermot Bolger Last Orders at the Dockside follows the death of an elderly docker, as his friends gather in the local pub, The Dockside, to celebrate his life. Over the course of an evening awash with songs, sharp Dublin wit and tales of life on the...

  32. Act One: Last Orders at the Dockside Audio Play

    The audio play of Last Orders at the Dockside by Dermot Bolger Last Orders at the Dockside follows the death of an elderly docker, as his friends gather in the local pub, The Dockside, to celebrate his life. Over the course of an evening awash with songs, sharp Dublin wit and tales of life on the...

  33. Walls and Windows Audio Description

    Programme notes for audio described on-demand performance of Walls and Windows by Rosaleen McDonagh.

  34. Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Lisa O'Neill The Great Hunger

    The ridiculously talented Lisa O'Neill talks with Lisa Farrelly about finding her way into the drama of Patrick Kavanagh's The Great Hunger playing outside at IMMA on the grounds of The Royal Hospital Kilmainham. The two Lisa's discuss artistry, the loneliness of a sharp memory and lit candles…

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  35. Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Caitríona Ennis

    Actor Caitríona Ennis talks with Lisa Farrelly about finding the heart of Emer in Corn Exchange & the Abbey Theatre's The Fall of the Second Republic, making the grade and going to war for all her characters. Recorded on Wednesday 4 March 2020 at the Abbey Theatre. Interviewer & Editor: Lisa...

  36. Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Annie Ryan, Andrew Bennett & Mark O'Halloran

    A grand coalition of Corn Exchange memories, techniques and anecdotes make this podcast a rare recording gem. Mark O'Halloran leads artistic director & founder of The Corn Exchange, Annie Ryan, alongside collaborator, Andrew Bennett, in a conversation that captures twenty five years of their…

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  37. Hansel and Gretel Directors Note

    Hansel and Gretel – Directors’ Note Written by directors Muireann Ahern and Louis Lovett Read by Bríd Ní Ghruagáin. An Irish National Opera, Theatre Lovett and Abbey Theatre Co-Production. Out of the Abbey: Navan, Solstice Arts Centre: Tues 18 Feb Kilkenny, Watergate Theatre: Thurs 20 Feb…

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  38. Audio Described Programme Notes: Hansel and Gretel

    Audio Described Programme notes for Hansel and Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck at the Abbey Theatre. Welcome to the introductory notes for Hansel and Gretel, by Engelbert Humperdinck. This opera is presented by the Abbey Theatre, Irish National Opera and Theatre Lovett. It is directed by Muireann...

  39. Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Jody O'Neill

    For this podcast theatre makerJody O'Neill talks with Lisa Farrelly about creating her show What I (Don't) Know About Autism which is enjoying a sold out run on the Peacock stage. Jody talks about the perception, assumptions, and treatments that are associated with Autism and challenges, educates...

  40. Audio Described Programme Notes: What I (don't) know about Autism

    Welcome to the programme notes for What I (Don't) Know About Autism by Jody O'Neill. The play is directed by Dónal Gallagher and the choreographer is Cindy Cummings. The Set and Costume Designer is Medb Lambert. Lighting Design is by Eoin Winning and the Composer and Sound Design is by Carl...

  41. Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Dan Colley

    Director Dan Colley talks with Phil Kingston about Collapsing Horse's devising process, artistic choices and challenging the imagination. Cast: Genevieve Hulme-Beaman & Manus Halligan Based on the short story by: Gabriel García Márquez Adapted for the stage by: Dan Colley, Manus Halligan and...

  42. Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Marion O'Dwyer

    Actor Marion O'Dwyer talks with Lisa Farrelly about all the roads that have lead her back to Inish; from shy beginnings to determined debutante, from Diceman days to the tenements of O'Casey, from Ballybeg to Broadway. Marion talks about working hard at being funny and the tricky balancing act of...

  43. Abbey Talks Series: Meet the Makers: Cal McCrystal

    Drama at Inish director Cal McCrystal talks with Lisa Farrelly about the freedom of directing, the limits of comedy and the pride & delight he takes in making people laugh. Recorded on Wednesday 13 November 2019 at the Abbey Theatre. Interviewer & Editor: Lisa Farrelly Sound operator: Derek…

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  44. Abbey Talks Series: Other Voices: Paddy Daly

    For the last order in the series of mini-podcasts, Docker Paddy Daly talks with writer Niamh Gleeson about the working conditions, sharp wit and everyday education of a lifetime on the dockside. Recorded at the Abbey Theatre Friday 4 October. The Abbey Theatre's Last Orders at the Dockside is a...

  45. Abbey Talks Series: Other Voices: Paddy Nevins

    Former Docker Paddy Nevins talks with writer Niamh Gleeson about his forty eight years working on the docks, the dangers of working and the even more dangerous work of navigating a dating life. Paddy talks about being one of the last men on the job, the bond with the men and chasing the last…

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  46. Abbey Talks Series: Other Voices: Declan Byrne

    Writer Niamh Gleeson talks with Declan Byrne of the Dublin Dock Workers Preservation Society about his life working on the docks, the dangerous altruisim of smuggling and the luckiness of unstickable nicknames. Recorded at the Abbey Theatre Thursday 3 October. The Abbey Theatre's Last Orders at…

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  47. Audio Described Programme Notes: Last Orders at the Dockside: Oct 19 Matinee

    Programme notes for the audio described performance of Last Orders at the Dockside at the Abbey Theatre, Saturday matinee, 19th October, 2019. The Programme Notes for Last Orders at the Dockside were prepared by Bríd Ní Ghruagáin who, along with Máirín Harte, will audio describe the performance...

  48. Abbey Talks Series: Other Voices: Michael Foran

    In the latest installment of the dockside series, haulier Michael Foran talks with writer Niamh Gleeson about being born on the docks, scutting trucks, mitching school and meeting the scholars on the way home. Michael talks about his love of storytelling, recites his own poetry and delights us…

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  49. Abbey Talks Series: Other Voices: Margaret Cullen

    The second in a series of mini podcasts to accompany Dermot Bolger's Last Orders at the Dockside, writer Niamh Gleeson talks with Margaret Cullen, daughter of docker Glimmer Byrne, about the hardship and happy childhood days being reared in Sheriff street & the way of life that stays with you all...

  50. Abbey Talks Series: Other Voices: John 'Miley' Walsh

    In the first in a series of mini podcasts to accompany Dermot Bolger's Last Orders at the Dockside, writer Niamh Gleeson talks the ebb and flow of forty six years working on the docks with docker John 'Miley' Walsh. The Abbey Theatre's Last Orders at the Dockside is a Dublin Port Commission and...

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Inspired by the revolutionary ideals of our founders and our rich canon of Irish dramatic writing, our mission is to imaginatively engage with all of Irish society through the production of ambitious, courageous and new theatre in all its forms. We commit to lead in the telling of the whole Irish story, in English and in Irish, and we affirm that the Abbey is a theatre for the entire island of Ireland and for all its people. In every endeavour, we promote inclusiveness, diversity and equality.

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