Showing results for "Stepping Up" in Literature & Fiction

Beth has never stuck at anything. She's quit more jobs and relationships than she can remember, and she still sleeps in her childhood bedroom. It's not that she hasn't tried to grow up, it's just that so far, the only commitment she's held down is Friday drinks at the village pub. Then, in the space of a morning, her world changes.

Stepping Up Radio Play was co-written by Joan Lally and Olivier Bonnardot, directed by Oliver Bonnardot and edited by Olivier Bonnardot and Stan Quarterman.Set in Galway City in 2019, Stepping Up seeks to authentically reflect modern Irish society, as well as serving as a historical record of significant cultural and political events during that year.These events include Sinéad O’Connor’s appearance on The Late Late Show, her subsequent concert at the Róisín Dubh, the Oughterard silent protest against housing refugees, and the powerful counter-rally in Galway City extending a welcome to...

Stepping Up Radio Play is a new audio drama, adapted and directed by Olivier Bonnardot from the play of the same name, by Irish playwright Joan Lally. Drawing on Joan’s own experiences as a therapist and activist, the story captures the cultural and political atmosphere surrounding the immigration protests in Oughterard in 2019. Set in Galway City, Stepping Up Radio Play follows the emotional journey of Aisling Kelly, the youngest daughter of a fictional Irish family. When Aisling begins counselling, she finds herself at a crossroads—haunted by the past and uncertain about the future. ...

Meet Al Nicely, a man whose last name is the only pleasant thing about him. With a history as a ruthless hoodlum and a deadly .45 that speaks louder than words, Al has climbed the ranks of the North Side crime syndicate seldom needing to throw a punch. From his early days in the Army, where he honed his self-defense skills and navigated the shadows of street life, Al's ambition knows no bounds. But in a world where power comes at a price, how far will he go to rise to the top?