In this weeks episode we chat with Siun O'Kane, a talented dancer, singer, and actor, about her journey through the musical theatre industry. She shares insights into her creative process for White Knuckled, a powerful piece set to be performed at the Scene and Heard Festival in February 2025. We also discuss her new arts collective, Hidden and Forbidden, and their monthly meetups for Pastries, Plays, and Pints—a creative space for artists to connect and collaborate. Plus, we explore the importance of funding for artists and ways to improve financial support for the arts in the future.

In this episode, we chat with dancer and actor Nóra Ní Anluain Fay. We explore Nóra’s creative process behind her piece Ham Sandwiches and Discipline and dive into her latest work, Please Break My Heart, which will be performed at the Scene and Heard Festival in February 2025. We also discuss the importance of funding for artists and explore ways to improve support for the arts in the future.

In this episode, we chat to Patrick Chapman, a Writer and Poet. We discuss Patrick's introduction to writing through comics, the open and close method for creating, as well as the difficulties that early female writers face getting published in Ireland.

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In this episode, we chat to Tobi Omoteso, a Street Dancer and multidisciplinary artist.

We discuss Tobi's introduction to dancing, differences between the Arts in Ireland and Nigeria and how growing up in Ireland influenced his love of Street Dance.

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In a captivating conversation with Michelle Cahill, we delve into her artistic journey, from her early years in East Galway to her evolution as a professional artist.

We explore the defining moments that led her to pursue her passion for the arts and the challenges she faced along the way.

Now a program administrator for Ireland’s newly established national dance company, Luail, Michelle reflects on how her diverse experiences have shaped her current role.

Her insights offer a unique perspective on the intersection of creative expression and organisational leadership within the dance community.

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In our first episode, we tell you a little about us, the hosts, Sarah (Dancer) and Niamh (Actor).

We discuss how we met, how we got started in the arts, and what we hope to achieve with this podcast.

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