Arena

Episodes

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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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  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.
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  The O’Connell Women at Derrynane 29.09.2026 12m

  Jess Fahy discusses the portraits of the O’Connell women that hang on the walls of Derrynane House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Canadian pianist Carter Johnson performs live in studio 29.09.2026 19m

  Canadian pianist and winner of the 2025 Dublin International Piano Competition, Carter Johnson, performs live in studio.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Mary and Padraic Colum: The Lives and the Dream - Margaret Kelleher 29.09.2026 12m

  Author Margaret Kelleher discusses her book Mary and Padraic Colum: The Lives and the Dream. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  David Lynch's Blue Velvet at 40 28.09.2026 11m

  Steven Benedict looks back at David Lynch's Blue Velvet 40 years on.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  RTÉ Short Story Competition at 40 28.09.2026 15m

  Rick is joined by former judge and writer Neil Hegarty, former competition winner John O'Donnell, and the Short Story Series producer, Sarah Binchy, to celebrate 40 years of the RTÉ Short Story Competition and discuss this year’s shortlist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Colm Ó Foghlú and Aoife Ní Bhriain discuss their new works 28.09.2026 22m

  Colm Ó Foghlú and Aoife Ní Bhriain discuss their Stiúideo Cuan–commissioned works, plus a live studio performance from Aoife.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  TV reviews 25.09.2026 25m

  Chris Wasser and Jenn Gannon review Brothers (Apple TV+), Monster: Lizzie Borden (Netflix) and Tall Tales and Murder (RTÉ).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.