Series celebrating the best in home-grown radio drama, from some of Ireland's finest radio producers.
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Après is a new and riveting psychological thriller radio drama written and produced by Emily Gillmor Murphy and directed by Ciaran Gallagher.
A warning that strong language is featured in this drama, as well as themes of violence and coercive control.
The production stars Marty Breen (Three Sisters Dublin Theatre Festival, BITCH, Dublin Fringe Festival and Edinburgh Festival Fringe - Winner Best Performer, Dublin Fringe Festival and Say Nothing FX. Marty was recently announced to join the cast of the National Theatre’s upcoming production of The Playboy of the Western World premiering in London later this year) and Seán Doyle (Normal People Element Pictures, BBC & HULU, Bad Sisters Apple TV and The Dry Element Pictures and ITV Studios).
Additional cast includes Evie May O’Brien, Joanna Kelly and Odhran McNulty. Peter Dunne of the internationally acclaimed horror-anthology podcast ‘Petrified’ served as script editor.
About the Story
What if you were trapped in the French Alps in the dead of night? What if the only sounds you could hear were those of the harsh winter wilderness and the not-so-distant avalanche bombs? What if you were afraid, truly afraid?
Lee and Baz are a middle-aged married couple whose relaxing ski vacation is shattered by the revelation of Baz’s deepest secret. Desperate for forgiveness; he claims to still love Lee, but his mistakes and past choices are closing in on him just like the “controlled” avalanches that crash around them.
Après charts the death of a relationship, but as the night grows darker and the wilderness more dangerous, the ghosts of their pasts can no longer be ignored.
About the Creators
Emily Gillmor Murphy and Ciarán Gallagher are co-founders of Ryots Productions (ryotsproductions.com), an Irish theatre company dedicated to telling stories in new and unique ways.
Their previous audio work includes The Horror Writer (RTÉ Radio), We Need to Talk About the Ducks (Dublin City FM), They’re Only Stories (HeadStuff Podcast Studios) and BLIND (thelockinn.io).
Après was made with the support of Coimisiún na Meán and the television licence fee.
23 Aug 2025
Mmanwu
Mmanwu is a radio drama that delves into the complexities of maternal struggle, mental health, and the clash between tradition and modernity. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Onitsha, Nigeria, the story follows Ada, a young widow grappling with the overwhelming grief of losing her husband, Bayo.
Seeking refuge from the weight of her grief and the overwhelming responsibilities of motherhood, Ada returns to her father, Eze, in Onitsha. A man deeply rooted in Nigerian traditions, Eze offers both solace and conflict, pushing Ada towards conventional methods of coping with loss and raising her young son Zane. This clash between generations and ideologies forms the core of the drama, highlighting the struggle between individual healing and cultural expectations.
Through poignant dialogue, music and evocative sound design, Mmanwu explores the depths of Ada's grief and her attempts to hold onto the remnants of her past. Her interactions with her father are rife with cultural references and deeply resonate with themes of identity, loss, and the struggle for personal autonomy within the confines of tradition. The audience will be taken on an intimate journey through Ada’s struggles in a thought provoking and entertaining drama.
Mmanwu was written and directed by Dagogo Hart. Produced, recorded and edited by Alan Meaney. Music and additional sounds by Adam Garrett. The cast were Esther James, Sodiq Ajibola, Yomi Ogunyemi and Timothy Orimolusi.
The programme was funded by Coimisiún na Meán, with the Television Licence Fee.
Mmanwu is adapted from a stage play to an audio drama by its writer and director Dagogo Hart. Development of the script started as part of the Rachel Baptiste programme in Smock Alley theatre in 2022, and also as part of a residency in the Fringe Lab in 2022. In 2023 it was programmed in the Fringe Festival and the production was co-funded by Fishamble new play company and Fringe Labs as part of the Big Ambitions project. It was staged in The New Theatre in September 2023.
18 Jun 2025
Passengers
Play 'Passengers' explores a chance encounter between Stephen, played by John Ruddy, and Helen, played by Rose Henderson, in an airport lounge, where they engage in mutual deception and self-discovery.
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YouTube views
59,939,529
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Spotify
5.0 / 5
3 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 65 / 100
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Quality
61
Social presence
0
YouTube
93
Engagement
81
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