Episode 104

This week on Encore with Zoe Ryan Ballinagore born teacher Olive Robinson tells us about bringing Vanessa Galligan’s acclaimed play ‘My Therapist Needs Therapy’ to Athlone Little Theatre for three special performances next weekend in an effort to raise funds for much needed resources. Following their set at Dunamaise Arts Centre’s Battle of the Bands competition earlier this month, newly formed, midlands-based four-piece southern rock band 'Soulberry' discuss their unique sound and what’s next for them. Soprano Helen Hancock reveals her knack to getting more people listening to opera music and the challenges of pursuing a career in classical music ahead of her concert at St Mary's Church of Ireland in Athlone this weekend alongside The Triskel Ensemble. And on the eve of the homecoming of their original play 'The Burned Man' to Esker Arts, Patrick Fogarty and Daniel Murray of Fomóire Productions reflect on the journey so far of going independent.