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Drama On One

RTÉ Drama on One
King Lear
Macbeth
Shakespeare
Gloucester
Edgar
Edmund
Cordelia
Lady Macbeth
Samuel Beckett
Banquo
Lear In Longford
Regan
Ambition
Ireland
Blindness
Grief
Witches
Macduff
Lear
Betrayal

RTÉ Radio Drama's audio theatre department has for decades proudly brought audiences the very best dramatic writing and performances for radio from Ireland. Listen every Sunday night at 8pm at RTÉ Radio 1, visit rte.ie/dramaonone for more.

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Roger Gregg
Playwright, musician and sound artist
Episode: From the River of Ghosts by Roger Gregg
Katie Honan
Playwright and performer credited as Janet
Episode: Hurl by Katie Honan
Tom Hickey
Actor
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Episode: The Gallant John-Joe by Tom MacIntyre
Jane Brennan
Actress who played Rose
The Blue Hyacinth (RTÉ cast)
Episode: The Blue Hyacinth by Maeve Brennan adapted and directed by Joe O Byrne
Anita Reeves
Narrator and voices performer
RTÉ Drama On One
Episode: The Blue Hyacinth by Maeve Brennan adapted and directed by Joe O Byrne
Barry McGovern
Actor who played Hubert (alternate narrations/voices)
RTÉ Drama On One
Episode: The Blue Hyacinth by Maeve Brennan adapted and directed by Joe O Byrne
David Herlihy
Actor who played Hubert
The Blue Hyacinth (RTÉ cast)
Episode: The Blue Hyacinth by Maeve Brennan adapted and directed by Joe O Byrne
Philippe Sands
Author and barrister involved in environmental law.
Episode: The Burning Question
Lauren MacDonald
Climate activist vocal about major fossil fuel projects.
Episode: The Burning Question

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 133 ratings
  • How to do your ironing in one go

    Listening to these interesting & entertaining radio plays is the best way to do mundane chores such as the one listed in the title. Polishing is also recommended, as is a long drive . Cooking can work too if the frying onions don’t cover the sound.

    I did used to mow on my sit on tractor while listening. Until my phone got eaten up by said mower…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jicky12
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Superb

    The quality of these plays is terrific, Well done

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cerce Dilla
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • The fantastic RTÉ Drama on ONE

    What an amazing Drama site. It is simply one of the finest places to find brilliant pieces of work that are not only educational but thought provoking and entertaining. What an awesome achievement from

    RTÉ and the writers, contributors, directors, producers, actors and IT folks. Simply Awesome.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ferg-Is
    United States7 years ago

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Rich, insightful treatment of memory and identity in Irish storytelling.
Impeccable production quality across plays and readings.
Powerful performances that linger after the final credit.

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Apple Podcasts
#146
United Kingdom/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#212
Canada/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#180
Germany/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#193
France/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#235
Australia/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#11
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Paper Femme by Caitríona Ní Mhurchú
Q: What interested you about the topic, the kids' ships?
I could barely believe it.
Paper Femme by Caitríona Ní Mhurchú
Q: If you were to describe yourself in one word, what would it be?
Obstinate, rash, self-willed.
56.Hamlet in Howth - Quiz 3
Q: What is the ghost king Hamlet wearing when he appears?
A suit of armor.
56.Hamlet in Howth - Quiz 3
Q: Which famous line from Shakespeare's Hamlet also has to do with eliminating extra words?
Brevity is the soul of wit.
56.Hamlet in Howth - Quiz 3
Q: How does Hamlet find out who killed his father?
The ghost of his father tells him.

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What is Drama On One about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series centers on high-quality radio dramas and theatrical audio pieces, often blending storytelling with music, sound design, and performance. Episodes explore memory, identity, and community through intimate character portraits, social themes, and culturally rooted narratives—frequently with an Irish setting and historical or contemporary resonance. Guests include acclaimed actors, writers, and performers who bring rich, nuanced performances, while productions range from intimate solo pieces to large ensemble casts with strong narrative throughlines. The emphasis on craft, atmosphere, and emotional texture makes it a compelling platform for audiences who value theatre-informed audio storytelling and culturally specific storytelling, ... more

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1. Roger Gregg
2. Katie Honan
3. Tom Hickey
4. Jane Brennan
5. Anita Reeves
6. Barry McGovern
7. David Herlihy
8. Philippe Sands

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