#Modwordsfest. happening on July 13th and 14th, is one of many events featured this week "On the Fringe."
Anna Jordan is synonymous with the arts in Waterford at this stage, and one of her babies is Modwords. #Modwordsfest is a now annual offshoot of that, and takes place at Theatre Royal and a number of other venues on July 13th and 14th. Ahead of that, Anna dropped into me in studio for a chat.
When Harry O'Neill isn't busy running Momo restaurant with his wife Kamila, he's involved in organising musical events for Waterford. One such event is the upcoming appearance of Huun Huur Tu, the Tuvan (Mongolian) Throat singers at St Patrick's Gateway Centre on July 19th, with support from Birds of Burden. Harry told me all about it..
Waterford native Jamie Beamish is currently home from London as Cat the play (which he co-wrote,) is being staged at Theatre Royal on July 11th and 12th. Jamie is now very much an established, successful actor and recently added his role in the hit comedy Derry Girls to his ever-explanding repertoire. He joined me on the line to discuss all this, and much more. Have a listen...
Jim Nolan was recently described as the John B Keane of Waterford, and with good reason. The renowned playwright has been producing top-quality work for decades. His latest play, The Red Iron is set to be staged at Garter Lane Arts Centre in November, but in order to get it over the line, a Fundit campaign was launched at Tully's pub in Waterford City recently. I was there and met many people involved, including Jim himself. Have a listen..
