Episode 7: Paul Keogan

Thursday 22 December 2011

Without question the most influential designer of his generation, Paul Keogan has left an indellible mark on the aesthetic of Irish theatre around the world. Here he discusses his early inspiration to get into the business, his evolution as both lighting and set designer, his passion for dance and opera, and his remarkable foray into an entirely new genre of theatre with his acclaimed production of “Man of Aran: Re-imagined.” It’s episode 7 and the Christmas special of the Rise Productions: Irish Theatre Podcast –Enjoy!

Episode 6: Rory Nolan

Thursday 15 December 2011

One of Ireland’s best and busiest actors, Rory Nolan’s career just keeps going from strength to strength. Here he talks about his formative years in UCD’s DramSoc, his ongoing relationships with directors Jimmy Fay and Lynne Parker, and plans for the world tour of Druid’s Murphy Project next year. It’s Episode 6 of the Rise Productions Irish Theatre Podcast – Enjoy!

Episode 5: Jose Miguel Jiminez

Thursday 8 December 2011

In just two short years, Chilean actor/director Jose Miguel Jiminez has established The Company as one of the most exciting and talked about forces in Irish theatre, with multiple awards and international tours already under their belts. Here he discusses what brought him to Ireland to begin with, how The Company came about, their success to date including their run at the Abbey Theatre, and what motivates him for the future. It’s the Rise Productions: Irish Theatre Podcast Episode 5 – Enjoy!

Episode 4: Paul Reid

Thursday 1 December 2011

We caught up with Portmarnock’s finest Paul Reid, just before he jetted back to London after a week of development work in Kilkenny on his brand new feature film. He talks about how he fell into the business, his early theatre success, the ups and downs of TV stardom from his time on hit RTE series Raw, and his astounding solo performance in Corn Exchange’s triumphant Man of Valour. We even managed to sneak in another naked Tadhg Murphy story. It’s the Rise Productions: Irish Theatre Podcast Episode 4 – Enjoy!

Episode 3: Aoife Spillane-Hinks

Thursday 24 November 2011

It’s been a fairly meteoric rise for the brilliant Aoife Spillane-Hinks since she arrived on these shores from the United States, from Rough Magic’s Seeds programme, to the Gate Theatre, to forming her own company with actress Maeve Fitzgerald, to returning home to Rough Magic to direct their smash-hit “Plaza Suite.” She discusses her time at Harvard, how she established herself so quickly as one of our most exciting directors, the role of women in Irish theatre, and forthcoming plans for a Shakespeare mini-festival.

Episode 2: Philly McMahon

Thursday 17 November 2011

A man who seems to be single-handedly taking over Irish theatre of late, we caught up with the brilliant Philly McMahon of the all-conquering THISISPOPBABY, to talk about his early days in DYT, his wide-ranging career to date as an actor, writer, director and producer, and his hotly anticipated new musical at the Abbey Theatre, Alice in Funderland. It’s Episode 2 of Rise Productions: Irish Theatre Podcast – Enjoy!

Episode 1: Peter Daly

Thursday 10 November 2011

Widely regarded as the nicest man in Irish theatre, we caught up with the ever-smiling Peter Daly to chat about breaking into the business, leaving behind a lucrative accountancy career, his ongoing relationship with Rough Magic, his campaigning for NCFA, and getting naked with Tadhg Murphy. Episode 1 of the Rise Productions podcast is now online, Enjoy!