Show Notes
We are now in the midst of Dublin Theatre Festival which I can already say has been thrilling and exhilarating. Going into week two, I’m talking to the festival’s Artistic Director and Chief Executive Róise Goan about the Irish theatre landscape, how she approached programming the festival and the importance of Dublin having conversations with the rest of the world.
The festival runs until the 11th Oct so there is still so much time to delve in and see a show. https://dublintheatrefestival.ie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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