Artbeat - 103.2 Dublin City FM

Sadhbh Murphy spoke with Tim Casey, the director and star of Blank Canvas's production of Richard II by Shakespeare. This will be commencing in the Smock Alley Theatre on Essex Quay, next Tuesday December 1st until the 8th. Tim spoke about his theatre company Blank Canvas, the challenges of producing such a complex play and the genius of Shakespeare. He also dispelled any recent myths that he did not write his own work!

Music Network recently announced the release of ‘3’, the début CD from the Donegal fiddle trio, Fidil. Described as, “Stunning” (Rod Stradling) and “Mind-blowing” (allcelticmusic.com), the award winning trio are three of Donegal’s finest young musicians. Just about to embark on a short nationwide tour, Des FitzGerald talked tonight to trio member Ciarán Ó Maonaigh, en route to Kerry for the opening gig.