Roots to Revelations: The Story of Folk Theatre in North Kerry
Susan MotherwayRoots to Revelations: The Story of Folk Theatre in North Kerry is a podcast sharing the music, dance, stories, and people behind a unique local theatre tradition. Through conversations and archival moments, it brings listeners inside a creative community where heritage, place, and performance continue to inspire new generations.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 8 | Founded | a month ago |
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| Categories | Performing ArtsArts | ||||
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In this final episode of Roots & Revelations, we explore the deep relationship between land, memory and performance in Irish folk theatre. Drawing on stories, songs and rural customs, the episode reflects on how the rhythms of farming life, seasonal ... more
In this episode of Roots & Revelations, we step behind the scenes to explore the craft and creativity that shape folk theatre performances. From authentic props and handmade sets to costumes inspired by rural life, these elements helped transform eve... more
In this episode of Roots & Revelations, we step into the rhythmic world of North Kerry step dance. From the travelling dancing masters who taught in kitchens and parish halls to the performers who later carried the tradition onto national and interna... more
In this episode of Roots & Revelations, we explore how music became a central voice in the storytelling of Irish folk theatre. Drawing on the rich traditions of Kerry, particularly the lively tunes of Sliabh Luachra and the musical heritage of North ... more
How do you bring the past back to life on stage? In this episode of Roots to Revelations, we explore how the early cast went beyond scripts and choreography to build performances from the lived memories of rural communities.
Actors and musicians tra... more
Long before theatre lights and stages, performance lived in the warmth of the Irish hearth. In this episode of Roots to Revelations, we explore the traditions of folk drama that once animated rural communities — from Strawboys bursting into wedding c... more
Episode 1: Curtains Up – The Origins of Folk Theatre
Episode One sets the foundation for the series by exploring how folk theatre first emerged in North Kerry during a period of profound social and economic change. In the 1970s, as Ireland entered t... more
Step inside the world of North Kerry folk theatre. This trailer introduces Roots & Revelations: The Story of Folk Theatre in North Kerry, a podcast exploring the voices, places, and creative relationships that shaped a remarkable local tradition. Thr... more
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