Encore with Claire O' Brien

This week on Encore with Zoe Ryan - stepping outside your comfort zone, putting on a sacred jacket and bringing a bit of class to the midlands. Proud to say, "she's from Tullamore" Actuary turned Comedian Ciara Izuchukwu joins us to reveal her path to comedy and what's coming down the tracks for her. Creative Jack of All Trades Mick Donnellan discusses his latest one-man play, ‘The Crucified Silence,’ ahead of its premiere curtain call at Athlone Fringe next week. And Ballinea-based Author Chele Crawley on her debut novel Lady Dixon’s Niece and recalling the moment she topped the best sellers chart. It's all coming up on Encore!

Encore with Zoe Ryan

On tonight's show with Zoe Ryan- honouring our heritage through song, caring for your voice and recognising your 'hobby' can be a viable career. Historian James Scully joins us in-studio ahead of Banagher Brontë Group's premiere of, 'Brontës: Love and Honour,' a collection of 10 songs composed to honour the Brontë family and their connections to the midlands town. Westmeath-based Vocal Coach Emma Goulding of Emma G vocals gives us her top tips and tricks for looking after your vocal cords, something that will no doubt be of interest to you if you rely on your voice for work. Offaly-raised Artist Sarah Fahey discusses her latest artistic venture - launching her new illustrations page.

Encore with Claire O'Brien

Encore with Claire O'Brien

Encore with Claire O'Brien

Encore with Claire O'Brien

Encore with Claire O'Brien

Encore with Zoe Ryan

Encore with Claire O'Brien

Encore with Claire O'Brien

Encore with Claire O'Brien

Encore with Claire O'Brien

Encore with Claire O'Brien

Encore with Claire O'Brien

Encore with Claire O'Brien

Encore with Zoe Ryan

Encore with Claire O'Brien

Encore with Claire O'Brien

Tonight on Encore National recognition for a Midlands-shot film - Writer and Director of 'The Light Within - An Irish Quaker Story' Denis McArdle joins us to discuss filming the piece in Laois following the announcement it has been added to the RTÉ Player library. Encore On Tour strikes again - Host Zoe Ryan sits down with Director of Tullamore Amateur Dramatics Society's upcoming production 'Rabbit Hole' Mary Sherwin to talk about tackling tough subject matter. A show first - We'll attempt to execute a live report from 'Come from Away' rehersals with Chair of Portlaoise Musical Society Angie McNulty. Original music - Up-and-coming Musician Makayla Chloe will be dropping by the studio to chat about being the supporting act for one of her idols and to perform her latest track.