Episode 97
Encore with Claire O'Brien
Friday, 1 May 2026 - 49 minutes
Coming up tonight on Encore with Zoe Ryan
Comedian and Activist Ailish McCarthy on her ongoing battle for comedy to be recognised as an official artform and her search for midlands venues to bring her new tour to.
Encore on Tour strikes again! Earlier this week Zoe joined the Nomad Players dynamic duo that is Director Eilish Rafferty and Actress Maeve O’Donovan at rehearsals for their production of 'My Name is Lucy Barton' at Esker Arts in Tullamore this coming weekend (May 2nd) and in Birr Theatre and Arts Centre on Saturday June 13th
Westmeath-born (now living in Jersey) Writer Yvonne Heavey discusses her short story collection 'The Wake of Yer Man' being adapted for the stage ahead of the plays upcoming stint in Mullingar Arts Centre (May 1st & 2nd)
Irish Traditional Music Legend Mairead Ní Mhaonaigh, reflects on 40 years with folk group ALTAN ahead of their concert to mark the milestone at Dunamaise Arts Centre on May 1st as part of Portlaoise Tradfest.
