Show Notes
Pistachio tells the story of the burgeoning relationship between an estranged American grandmother and her Irish grandson. As they bicker across the Atlantic ocean about neighbours, family history, literature and ice-cream, the two wonder at what sort of relationship may be possible for them? In the wake of such insurmountable grief.
Starring, in one of her final roles, three time Oscar nominee, Emmy award winner and Hollywood star Piper Laurie, this intimate audio drama seeks to explore the ties that bind us and the joys of finally getting close to someone who really, if life was right, you would’ve always known anyway
Starring Piper Laurie and Ultan Pringle
With the voice of Justin O’Brien
Sound design and composition by HK Ní Shioradáin
Produced by Lisa Nally
Graphic design by Sarah Brady
Production support by Owen Clarke
And with our deepest thanks to Sunny Jacobs and Kallum Linnie and DunLaoghaire Rathdown County Council for their funding support.
If you enjoyed Pistachio, our previous radio series Fruit, starring Aidan Gillen, Linda Martin, Cheryl Fergison, PJ Kirby and Kathy Kiera Clarke is available to listen to now on all good podcasting platforms!
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