Arena

Episodios

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  Film reviews - including The Social Reckoning 08.10.2026 23m

  John Maguire and Cara O'Doherty review Aaron Sorkin’s new Facebook film The Social Reckoning, Andrew Garfield in The Uprising and new Irish documentary Lesbian Lines.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  From Out My Heart - Sue Rainsford 08.10.2026 15m

  Sue Rainsford discusses her new novel From Out My Heart.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Baboró International Arts Festival for Children - A Teen Odyssey 08.10.2026 10m

  Jenny Vila, founder and Creative Producer of La Mecànica chats to Rick about A Teen Odyssey an immersive and highly original production at this year's Baboró International Arts Festival for Children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  NŌS by Luail - Akram Khan 07.10.2026 15m

  Choreographer Akram Khan discusses his work Kaash, which will be part of a landmark triple bill of internationally acclaimed contemporary dance works coming to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre as part of NŌS by Luail.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Side Stage - Ben Barnes 07.10.2026 16m

  Acclaimed theatre and opera director Ben Barnes chats to Rick about Side Stage, a collection of his writing about theatre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  John McGahern: Writer & Archive - Dr Barry Houlihan 07.10.2026 15m

  Dr Barry Houlihan chats to Rick about a new exhibition marking 20 years since the death of John McGahern, which has opened at the University of Galway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Irish premiere of Goebbels' Songs of Wars I Have Seen at the NCH 06.10.2026 11m

  German composer Heiner Goebbels and internationally acclaimed violinist Claire Duff of the Irish Baroque Orchestra discuss the Irish premiere of Goebbels' landmark music-theatre work, Songs of Wars I Have Seen, at the National Concert Hall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Mezzo-soprano Niamh O’Sullivan on Bizet's Carmen 06.10.2026 20m

  Mezzo-soprano Niamh O’Sullivan on Irish National Opera's upcoming production of Bizet's Carmen.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Chasing Millions - Christopher Eccleston and Madeleine Madden 06.10.2026 12m

  Christopher Eccleston and Madeleine Madden discuss Chasing Millions - the upcoming heist comedy about the 2004 Northern Bank robbery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Wran perform live in studio 05.10.2026 21m

  Ahead of the release of their debut album, The Stone Man, The Wran perform live in studio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Uprising - Andrew Garfield 05.10.2026 12m

  Andrew Garfield discusses his upcoming role as a rebellious farmer in the historical action drama, The Uprising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The greatest Austen adaptations 05.10.2026 12m

  Paul Whitington discusses our obsession with Jane Austen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  TV reviews feat East of Eden 02.10.2026 25m

  Chris Wasser and Dee Molumby review War (Sky/Now), Kill Jackie (Prime) and East of Eden (Netflix).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Album reviews feat Johnn Marr 02.10.2026 24m

  Louise Bruton and Cian Sullivan review new releases from The Whileaways, Johnny Marr and Blossoms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Director Tom Creed on his new production of 4.48 Psychosis 01.10.2026 15m

  Director Tom Creed discusses his new production of Sarah Kane’s 4.48 Psychosis starring Marty Rea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Film reviews 01.10.2026 19m

  Paul Whittington and Ruth Barton review Digger, Verity, The Weight and Knife, a new documentary about Salman Rushdie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Diveboy perform live in studio 01.10.2026 14m

  Cork band Diveboy chat to Rick and play live in studio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Edged in Blue: A Rock 'n' Roll Odyssey with Rory Gallagher - Dónal Gallagher 30.09.2026 21m

  Dónal Gallagher, brother of the late Rory, discusses his memoir, Edged in Blue: A Rock 'n' Roll Odyssey with Rory Gallagher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Ballybeg Goes Global — A Celebration of Brian Friel's International Legacy 30.09.2026 16m

  Dr. Sinéad McCoole, Head of Exhibitions, Learning and Programming at the National Library, discusses Ballybeg Goes Global, a celebration of Brian Friel's international legacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Who is Lawrence? 30.09.2026 13m

  Zara Hedderman on Lawrence, the iconoclastic frontman of the English indie pop band Felt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.