NOTES: An Abbey Theatre in partnership with RTÉ presentation. 'Spreading the News', 120 years of the National Theatre of Ireland. The evening's programme incorporated readings of plays from the Abbey Theatre's canon and commissioned future works, interspersed with extracts from Lady Gregory's works and other contributors to the Abbey Theatre story.The event was recorded for broadcast later on RTÉ Radio 1 at 6pm on Friday 27th December 2024. Details of the extracts read to be found in the programme for the event.
Cast & Creative
- Ainsworth, Andrea Director
- Bergin, Barbara Reader
- Coonan, Peter Reader
- Erskine, Danny Company Stage Manager
- Flaherty, Craig Producer
- Gilmore, Kate Singer (vocalist)
- Gilmore, Kate Reader
- Herdman, Domhnall Reader
- Martins, Patrick Reader
- Mc Ginley, Seán Reader
- McLaughlin, Caitríona Speaker
- Murphy, Justin Stage Manager
- Ní Anluain, Clíodhna Introduction
- Ní Neachtain, Bríd Reader
- O'Brien, Mark Introduction
- Rea, Stephen Reader
- Sexy Tadhg Musical Guest
- Stanley Brennan, Kate Reader
- Walsh, Eileen Reader
Venues
Abbey Theatre
Lower Abbey Street
Dublin
Ireland
6 December 2024