For our final episode of Season 1, we’re joined by Jeffrey Gormly, a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans theatre, dance, choreography, and the social sphere, as both an advocate and practitioner of creative process. As a signature artist, Jeffrey has written numerous plays, essays, and publications, while his collaborative projects have connected him with theatre and dance artists, social creative practitioners, and community and mental health organisations. His performance work has featured at IMMA, Under the Radar NYC, Moderna Museet Stockholm, Athens Festival, Hayward Gallery London, Siamsa Tíre, Kilkenny Arts Festival, and many more. His writings on dance and choreography are studied on university curricula worldwide, and he has contributed to creative policy development at both national and European levels. A passionate advocate for creative participation, Jeffrey champions creative citizenship as a practice and campaigns for basic income for all, to ensure equal and democratic access to creativity. He has been commissioned by The Abbey Theatre, CREATE, Dance Ireland, Daghdha Dance Co, and Clonmel Junction, with work funded by the Arts Council, Culture Ireland, Enterprise Ireland, the Research Council of Ireland, ESB Funding for Generations, and Creative Ireland. His awards include the Dublin Corporation Drama Award, Google Adopt-a-Startup, and Bank of Ireland Startup of the Year (Shortlisted), as well as recognition from Social Entrepreneurs Ireland. He is currently Artistic Researcher at the Laboratory for Social Choreography, Duke University. Join us as we wrap up Season 1 in conversation with Jeffrey , exploring art, movement, and the creative processes that connect us all.

On this week's episode we chat to Heather Hennessy who is an exciting up-and-coming theatre maker based in Dublin (and occasionally Monaghan!). A recent graduate of Coláiste Dhúlaigh, Heather has already built an impressive portfolio, with credits including Bullied, Madeira, and Dublin Touring Theatre’s upcoming productions Sally’s Return and Tropical Fish in the Tolka.

This week we chat with filmmaker and animator Steve Woods about his new book on the history of Irish animation and the impact animation has had on Irish television. Steve also shares insights into his work on dance films, including collaborations with choreographers like John Scott of the Irish Modern Dance Theatre.

With a career in film since 1988, Steve’s work spans animation, documentaries, experimental films, and dance for camera. He co-founded the Galway Film Fleadh, has programmed Irish animation at festivals worldwide, and teaches at the National Film School, IADT.

His award-winning films include Ireland 1848, The Polish Language, ’Twas Terrible Hardwork, and After You. In 2023, Steve received the Jimmy Murakami Award at the Dingle Animation Festival, and the Galway Film Fleadh held a retrospective of his dance films.

Tune in for a fascinating conversation about creativity, collaboration, and the evolution of Irish animation and dance on screen.

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