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20231015

From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Muir hosts the essential cultural conversation.

20231022

From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Muir hosts the essential cultural conversation.

20231029

From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Muir hosts the essential cultural conversation.

20231119

From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Muir hosts the essential cultural conversation.

20231126

From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Muir hosts the essential cultural conversation.

20231203

From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Muir hosts the essential cultural conversation.

20240324

From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Kerr hosts the essential cultural conversation.

20240331

From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Kerr hosts the essential cultural conversation.

20240414

From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Kerr hosts the essential cultural conversation.

20240421

From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Kerr hosts the essential cultural conversation.

Andrew O'hagan, Rory Nellis, Riley Davies

20240407

Joining Marie-Louise Kerr this week on the Culture Café, Andrew O'Hagan, author of Mayflies, Be Near Me, Our Fathers, and The Missing, talks about his new book Caledonian Road, singer-songwriter Rory Nellis chats about his new music, performing live and how ‘Ferris Bueller's Day Off' inspired him to become a musician, and founder Faerie Press - Ireland's first LGBTQ+ publishing house – Riley Davis shares the importance of inclusive storytelling and why we need to hear stories from all walks of life.

Andrew O'Hagan, Rory Nellis, and Riley Davies, join Marie-Louise Kerr.

From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Kerr hosts the essential cultural conversation.

Marie Louise chats to author Andrew O'Hagan, singer-songwriter Rory Nellis and founder of Faerie Press, Riley Davis.

Bruiser Theatre Company, Conor Mccann And Anna Mckeever

20231217

Director of Bruiser Theatre Company, Belfast artist Anna McKeever, musician Conor McCann.

From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Muir hosts the essential cultural conversation.

Marie-Louise Muir hosts the essential seasonal cultural conversation.

Cherym, Jonathan Burgess And Sarah Corbett

20240317

Joining Marie-Louise Kerr this week on the Culture Café, Hannah Richardson and Emer McLaughlin from Cherym - a three piece band from Derry/Londonderry- talk about what drives them to make music, writer Jonathan Burgess talks about the Walled City Passion and how its themes are relevant in today's world, and activist and author Sarah Corbett talks about the ‘gentle art of protest' as she prepares to come to Belfast as part of this year's Imagine Festival as their “Craftivist in Residence ?.

Cherym, Jonathan Burgess and Sarah Corbett join Marie-Louise Kerr.

From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Kerr hosts the essential cultural conversation.

Cherym, Jonathan Burgess and Sarah Corbett join Marie-Louise Kerr to talk about their work and why it is important.

Christmas Culture

20231210

Joining Marie-Louise Muir in the café this week are Jimmy Fay, the CEO of the Lyric Theatre; Emma Heatherington talks about her new book 'This Christmas'; Stephen Beggs chats about his new play at 'The Night Before Christmas' at The Mac, while Paddy Nash discusses the reunion of his band The Whole Tribe Sings.

In the cafe this week are Jimmy Fay, Emma Heatherington, Stephen Beggs and Paddy Nash.

From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Muir hosts the essential cultural conversation.

Joining Marie-Louise Muir in the café this week are Jimmy Fay, Emma Heatherington, Stephen Beggs and Paddy Nash.

Diona Doherty, Conchur White, Gerry Dawe

20240303

Joining Marie Louise Kerr this week on the Culture Café, County Armagh singer/songwriter Conchur White talks about forging his path in the music industry, poet Gerald Dawe talks about all things literary and musical, as well as being the subject of a recent BBC television documentary- “Out of the Ordinary ?, and comedian, actor, writer and podcaster Diona Doherty talks about her new show coming up at the Lyric in Belfast next month- “Sunny Side Up ?- and why the only clothes she has now are pyjamas -

Singer-songwriter Conchur White, poet Gerald Dawe and comedian and podcaster Diona Doherty

From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Kerr hosts the essential cultural conversation.

Singer-songwriter Conchur White, poet Gerald Dawe and comedian and podcaster Diona Doherty join Marie-Louise Kerr.

Hope Macaulay And Family On Celebrity Cardigans, Viral Lockdown Fame And Her Granny Margaret.

20240107

North coast of Northern Ireland textile designer Hope Macaulay's knitwear went viral during Lockdown and quickly found her creations on glossy magazine front pages and influencers' social media feeds. Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka wore one of her knits on the cover of GQ, actor Billie Piper wore one on the tv show 'I Hate Susie Too', and American model Gigi Hadid was photographed wearing a Hope Macaulay coming out of a supermarket! Hope comes into The Culture Cafe to talk about her journey from student fashion to global designer all from her home in Portstewart. She is also joined by her dad, writer of 'Paperboy' and 'Breadboy' Tony Macaulay, her mum Leslie who is passionate about design and works for Hope and her granny, Margaret, who taught Leslie to knit.

Marie-Louise Muir is joined by North Coast textiles designer Hope Macaulay and her family.

From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Muir hosts the essential cultural conversation.

Everyone from Billie Piper to Gigi Hadid is wearing a Hope Macaulay knitwear. Marie-Louise Muir invited Hope and her family, dad Tony, mum Leslie, and Granny Margaret in.

From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Kerr hosts the essential cultural conversation.

James Fearnley, Susan Hughes, Eibhlin De Barra And Scott Mckendry

20240225

Joining Marie Louise Kerr this week on the Culture Cafe; Co-Founder of The Pogues James Fearnley talks about the late Shane McGowan, his book and new music from his Celtic punk band, The Walker Roaders. Artist & musician Susan Hughes sees her love of night swimming and sparkly lights in the water inspire an exhibition 'Stones from a Gentle Place' in CCA Derry~Londonderry. Eibhlin De Barra, director of the Belfast Children's Festival on why putting on art for kids is vital & poet Scott McKendry on his debut collection “Gub ? and his love of Colombo.

This week: The Pogues' James Fearnley, Susan Hughes, Eibhlin De Barra and Scott McKendry.

From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Kerr hosts the essential cultural conversation.

Joining Marie Louise Kerr: The Pogues co-founder James Fearnley, artist and musician Susan Hughes, Eibhlin De Barra from Belfast Children's Festival and poet Scott McKendry.

Janis Ian, Jamie Duffy, Gino Lupari And Beyond Skin

20240114

Marie-Louise hosts the essential cultural conversation, alongside Janis Ian, the iconic folk heroine, and Grammy award winning songwriter of “At Seventeen ?, as Dublin's Tradfest celebrates her this month.

TikTok viral sensation and Queen's University Belfast politics graduate Jamie Duffy on beating Hozier in the most streamed song stakes.

Local musician Gino Lupari is on the show, talking about his debut solo album 'No Turning Back', launching in the Burnavon and Darren Ferguson from Beyond Skin celebrates 20 years of the local group.

This week! Janis Ian, Jamie Duffy, Gino Lupari and Darren Ferguson from Beyond Skin.

From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Muir hosts the essential cultural conversation.

Marie-Louise hosts the essential cultural conversation, alongside Grammy songwriter Janis Ian, TikTok star Jamie Duffy, musician Gino Lupari and Darren Ferguson from Beyond Skin.

From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Kerr hosts the essential cultural conversation.

Martin Doyle, Margo Harkin, Quinn Russell And Ciara Gilmore

20231105

From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Muir hosts the essential cultural conversation.

This week Marie-Louise Muir invites Martin Doyle, Books Editor of The Irish Times, to talk about his memoir ‘Dirty Linen', which offers a personal, intimate history of the Troubles seen through the microcosm of a single rural parish, his own, Tullylish; Margo Harkin talks about her new film ‘Stolen', a deep dive into the scandal of the Mother and Baby Institutions in Ireland; and artists Nancy McGrath who also goes under the moniker Quinn Russell and Ciara Gilmore chat about their joint exhibition, ‘Light Seekers' a celebration of hope, joy and happiness.

The guests also discuss guilty pleasure box sets, albums and books, from ‘Lessons in Chemistry' to the ‘The Office'. Enjoy!

From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Muir hosts the essential cultural conversation, with Martin Doyle, Margo Harkin, Quinn Russell and Ciara Gilmore.

Mary Costello, Sheena Wilkinson and John McIlduff

20240324

With novelist Mary Costello, author Sheena Wilkinson and John McIlduff from Dumbworld.

From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Kerr hosts the essential cultural conversation.

Northern Irish Poet Michael Longley

20240218

Joining Marie-Louise Kerr on this special edition of the Culture Café this week is the Northern Irish poet Michael Longley. As BBC One NI marks his achievements with a brand new television documentary, Marie-Louise Kerr speaks to Michael about still writing at 84, his love for his family, and we play music tracks that have sound tracked his life.

A special edition of the Culture Cafe this week with Northern Irish poet Michael Longley.

From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Kerr hosts the essential cultural conversation.

Paddy Donnelly, Cecily Smith Nesbitt and ROE

20240331

This week on the Culture Cafe Marie Louise chats to book illustrator and author Paddy Donnelly about his new book “The Golden Hare” which has been published by O’Brien Press. Celloist Cecily Smith Nesbitt joins the show to chat about bringing music to the community with the Ulster Orchestra and Derry alt pop songwriter ROE fills us in on her new single 'cinema' and her upcoming show in aid of Foyle Search and Rescue.

This week on the Culture Cafe: Paddy Donnelly, Cecily Smith Nesbitt and ROE.

From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Kerr hosts the essential cultural conversation.

Marie Louise chats to children's author Paddy Donnelly, celloist Cecily Smith Nesbitt and singer-songwriter ROE.

Ronan Bennett, Adam Low And Jack Dawson

20240204

Joining Marie-Louise Kerr this week, writer and exec producer of the BAFTA award winning Top Boy TV series Ronan Bennett on his new book 'Jaq, a Top Boy Story'. A book that delves into the life of pivotal Top Boy characters.

Director Adam Low – who has directed a new film for BBC NI about the poet Michael Longley

Michael Longley: Where Poems Come From, a landmark film profile for BBC NI television. A lyrical account of Michael Longley's life and career and the influences that have shaped his work.

NI actor Jack Dawson talks about the success of his play 'Holding Ground', produced by Tinderbox Theatre Company and directed by Patrick J. O Reilly. It was written by Jack over a three year period and tackles his personal story of domestic violence. Jack worked extensively as an advocate around the play on behalf of Women's Aid, appearing several times on the news, featuring on UTV's Up Close- Home Terror, and speaking in Stormont as part of the SAY project.

This week on the Culture Cafe; Ronan Bennett, Adam Low and Jack Dawson.

From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Kerr hosts the essential cultural conversation.

Writer and exec producer of the Bafta award-winning Top Boy TV series Ronan Bennett on his book Jaq, a Top Boy Story.

Ruth Mccarthy, Jan Carson And Emer Maguire

20231112

This week Marie-Louise Muir invites Ruth McCarthy, Artistic Director of Outburst Queer Arts Festival to tell us what we can look forward to over the festival; Jan Carson, writer and recent recipient of ACNI MIA award, talks about her upcoming short story collection ‘Quickly, While I Still Have Horses'; writer, stand up, podcaster, and musician, Emer Maguire explores if chimpanzees are any craic; and artist Ian Cumberland talks about his most recent series ‘Still' – which reflects a necessary shift in perspective after becoming a father. They also discuss guilty pleasure box sets, albums and books, from ‘Snowfall' to ‘Miss Rachel' and ‘Ozark' to ‘The Reckoning'.

From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Muir hosts the essential cultural conversation.

From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Muir hosts the essential cultural conversation, with Ruth McCarthy, Jan Carson, Ian Cumberland and Emer Maguire.

Shirley-anne Mcmillan, Beverly Boal And Tommy Mccarthy

20240310

Joining Marie Louise Kerr this week on the Culture Café - author Shirley-Anne McMillan talks about becoming the new Children's Writing Fellow for NI at Queen's University, one quarter of feminist queer punk band “Problem Patterns ? Beverley Boal talks to Marie-Louise about how the band got together and her listening and reading choices, and podcaster, comedian and boxer Tommy McCarthy shares his influences and inspirations, and how he made the transition from the ring to stand-up comedy.

Author Shirley-Anne McMillan, singer Beverly Boal and comedian and boxer Tommy McCarthy.

From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Kerr hosts the essential cultural conversation.

Author Shirley-Anne McMillan, singer Beverly Boal and comedian and boxer Tommy McCarthy, join Marie-Louise Kerr.

Singer Songwriter Foy Vance And The Lyric Theatre's Deborah Hill And Aidan Payne

20240121

Ahead of Foy Vance going on his US tour he joins Marie-Louise Kerr to discuss writing an Emmy award winning song, his collaboration with Ed Sheeran and Max Martin and why he wanted to write a song we could all sing for the final episode of 'Ted Lasso'.

Marie-Louise is also joined by two of the Lyric Theatre Belfast's creative team on the latest show 'Little Women', assistant director Deborah Hill (who is a MASSIVE Foy Vance fan) and Aidan Payne the lead scenic carpenter who also used to work as a handyman and put up shelves and a worktop in Marie-Louise's kitchen before he released his creativity on stage!

Marie-Louise also plays the Ted Lasso/Emmy winning track 'A Beautiful Game' and the new Villagers track 'That Golden Time'.

Foy Vance on Emmys and Ed Sheeran, and the Lyric Theatre's creative team on Little Women.

From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Kerr hosts the essential cultural conversation.

Emmy award-winning songwriter Foy Vance on writing with Ed Sheeran and winning an Emmy for Ted Lasso, and Deborah Hill on working on the Lyric Theatre Belfast's latest show.

From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Muir hosts the essential cultural conversation.

Stacy Gregg, Andrea Montgomery And Edel Murphy

20240128

Joining Marie-Louise Kerr this week, playwright & screenwriter of “Ballywalter ? Stacy Gregg on making the naturally funny stand up and actor Patrick Kielty struggle to make people laugh. She also does a Hitchcock and appears on screen herself! Playwright Andrea Montgomery discusses her theatre to film piece, 'Me You Us Them'. Andrea's writing is based on the real stories of racism, identity and sense of belonging in Northern Ireland.

Edel Murphy has just landed her dream job as the new CEO of the Northern Irish arts organisation University of Atypical, a disabled-led charity that develops and promotes the work of d/Deaf, disabled and neurodiverse artists and enhances access for audiences. She also talks about her own life – from being diagnosed with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia type 3, an extremely rare condition affecting around four people in Northern Ireland, and told by doctors she would not live beyond the age of 12.

This week on The Culture Cafe: Stacy Gregg, Andrea Montgomery and Edel Murphy.

From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Kerr hosts the essential cultural conversation.

Ballywalter screenwriter Stacy Gregg on making comedian Patrick Kielty not funny.

From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Muir hosts the essential cultural conversation.

Episodes

Title	First Broadcast	Comments
	20231015	From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Muir hosts the essential cultural conversation.
	20231022	From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Muir hosts the essential cultural conversation.
	20231029	From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Muir hosts the essential cultural conversation.
	20231119	From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Muir hosts the essential cultural conversation.
	20231126	From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Muir hosts the essential cultural conversation.
	20231203	From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Muir hosts the essential cultural conversation.
	20240324	From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Kerr hosts the essential cultural conversation.
	20240331	From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Kerr hosts the essential cultural conversation.
	20240414	From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Kerr hosts the essential cultural conversation.
	20240421	From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Kerr hosts the essential cultural conversation.
Andrew O'hagan, Rory Nellis, Riley Davies	20240407	Joining Marie-Louise Kerr this week on the Culture Café, Andrew O'Hagan, author of Mayflies, Be Near Me, Our Fathers, and The Missing, talks about his new book Caledonian Road, singer-songwriter Rory Nellis chats about his new music, performing live and how ‘Ferris Bueller's Day Off' inspired him to become a musician, and founder Faerie Press - Ireland's first LGBTQ+ publishing house – Riley Davis shares the importance of inclusive storytelling and why we need to hear stories from all walks of life. Andrew O'Hagan, Rory Nellis, and Riley Davies, join Marie-Louise Kerr. From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Kerr hosts the essential cultural conversation. Marie Louise chats to author Andrew O'Hagan, singer-songwriter Rory Nellis and founder of Faerie Press, Riley Davis.
Bruiser Theatre Company, Conor Mccann And Anna Mckeever	20231217	Director of Bruiser Theatre Company, Belfast artist Anna McKeever, musician Conor McCann. From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Muir hosts the essential cultural conversation. Marie-Louise Muir hosts the essential seasonal cultural conversation.
Cherym, Jonathan Burgess And Sarah Corbett	20240317	Joining Marie-Louise Kerr this week on the Culture Café, Hannah Richardson and Emer McLaughlin from Cherym - a three piece band from Derry/Londonderry- talk about what drives them to make music, writer Jonathan Burgess talks about the Walled City Passion and how its themes are relevant in today's world, and activist and author Sarah Corbett talks about the ‘gentle art of protest' as she prepares to come to Belfast as part of this year's Imagine Festival as their “Craftivist in Residence ?. Cherym, Jonathan Burgess and Sarah Corbett join Marie-Louise Kerr. From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Kerr hosts the essential cultural conversation. Cherym, Jonathan Burgess and Sarah Corbett join Marie-Louise Kerr to talk about their work and why it is important.
Christmas Culture	20231210	Joining Marie-Louise Muir in the café this week are Jimmy Fay, the CEO of the Lyric Theatre; Emma Heatherington talks about her new book 'This Christmas'; Stephen Beggs chats about his new play at 'The Night Before Christmas' at The Mac, while Paddy Nash discusses the reunion of his band The Whole Tribe Sings. In the cafe this week are Jimmy Fay, Emma Heatherington, Stephen Beggs and Paddy Nash. From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Muir hosts the essential cultural conversation. Joining Marie-Louise Muir in the café this week are Jimmy Fay, Emma Heatherington, Stephen Beggs and Paddy Nash.
Diona Doherty, Conchur White, Gerry Dawe	20240303	Joining Marie Louise Kerr this week on the Culture Café, County Armagh singer/songwriter Conchur White talks about forging his path in the music industry, poet Gerald Dawe talks about all things literary and musical, as well as being the subject of a recent BBC television documentary- “Out of the Ordinary ?, and comedian, actor, writer and podcaster Diona Doherty talks about her new show coming up at the Lyric in Belfast next month- “Sunny Side Up ?- and why the only clothes she has now are pyjamas - Singer-songwriter Conchur White, poet Gerald Dawe and comedian and podcaster Diona Doherty From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Kerr hosts the essential cultural conversation. Singer-songwriter Conchur White, poet Gerald Dawe and comedian and podcaster Diona Doherty join Marie-Louise Kerr.
Hope Macaulay And Family On Celebrity Cardigans, Viral Lockdown Fame And Her Granny Margaret.	20240107	North coast of Northern Ireland textile designer Hope Macaulay's knitwear went viral during Lockdown and quickly found her creations on glossy magazine front pages and influencers' social media feeds. Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka wore one of her knits on the cover of GQ, actor Billie Piper wore one on the tv show 'I Hate Susie Too', and American model Gigi Hadid was photographed wearing a Hope Macaulay coming out of a supermarket! Hope comes into The Culture Cafe to talk about her journey from student fashion to global designer all from her home in Portstewart. She is also joined by her dad, writer of 'Paperboy' and 'Breadboy' Tony Macaulay, her mum Leslie who is passionate about design and works for Hope and her granny, Margaret, who taught Leslie to knit. Marie-Louise Muir is joined by North Coast textiles designer Hope Macaulay and her family. From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Muir hosts the essential cultural conversation. Everyone from Billie Piper to Gigi Hadid is wearing a Hope Macaulay knitwear. Marie-Louise Muir invited Hope and her family, dad Tony, mum Leslie, and Granny Margaret in. From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Kerr hosts the essential cultural conversation.
James Fearnley, Susan Hughes, Eibhlin De Barra And Scott Mckendry	20240225	Joining Marie Louise Kerr this week on the Culture Cafe; Co-Founder of The Pogues James Fearnley talks about the late Shane McGowan, his book and new music from his Celtic punk band, The Walker Roaders. Artist & musician Susan Hughes sees her love of night swimming and sparkly lights in the water inspire an exhibition 'Stones from a Gentle Place' in CCA Derry~Londonderry. Eibhlin De Barra, director of the Belfast Children's Festival on why putting on art for kids is vital & poet Scott McKendry on his debut collection “Gub ? and his love of Colombo. This week: The Pogues' James Fearnley, Susan Hughes, Eibhlin De Barra and Scott McKendry. From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Kerr hosts the essential cultural conversation. Joining Marie Louise Kerr: The Pogues co-founder James Fearnley, artist and musician Susan Hughes, Eibhlin De Barra from Belfast Children's Festival and poet Scott McKendry.
Janis Ian, Jamie Duffy, Gino Lupari And Beyond Skin	20240114	Marie-Louise hosts the essential cultural conversation, alongside Janis Ian, the iconic folk heroine, and Grammy award winning songwriter of “At Seventeen ?, as Dublin's Tradfest celebrates her this month. TikTok viral sensation and Queen's University Belfast politics graduate Jamie Duffy on beating Hozier in the most streamed song stakes. Local musician Gino Lupari is on the show, talking about his debut solo album 'No Turning Back', launching in the Burnavon and Darren Ferguson from Beyond Skin celebrates 20 years of the local group. This week! Janis Ian, Jamie Duffy, Gino Lupari and Darren Ferguson from Beyond Skin. From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Muir hosts the essential cultural conversation. Marie-Louise hosts the essential cultural conversation, alongside Grammy songwriter Janis Ian, TikTok star Jamie Duffy, musician Gino Lupari and Darren Ferguson from Beyond Skin. From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Kerr hosts the essential cultural conversation.
Martin Doyle, Margo Harkin, Quinn Russell And Ciara Gilmore	20231105	From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Muir hosts the essential cultural conversation. This week Marie-Louise Muir invites Martin Doyle, Books Editor of The Irish Times, to talk about his memoir ‘Dirty Linen', which offers a personal, intimate history of the Troubles seen through the microcosm of a single rural parish, his own, Tullylish; Margo Harkin talks about her new film ‘Stolen', a deep dive into the scandal of the Mother and Baby Institutions in Ireland; and artists Nancy McGrath who also goes under the moniker Quinn Russell and Ciara Gilmore chat about their joint exhibition, ‘Light Seekers' a celebration of hope, joy and happiness. The guests also discuss guilty pleasure box sets, albums and books, from ‘Lessons in Chemistry' to the ‘The Office'. Enjoy! From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Muir hosts the essential cultural conversation, with Martin Doyle, Margo Harkin, Quinn Russell and Ciara Gilmore.
Mary Costello, Sheena Wilkinson and John McIlduff	20240324	With novelist Mary Costello, author Sheena Wilkinson and John McIlduff from Dumbworld. From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Kerr hosts the essential cultural conversation.
Northern Irish Poet Michael Longley	20240218	Joining Marie-Louise Kerr on this special edition of the Culture Café this week is the Northern Irish poet Michael Longley. As BBC One NI marks his achievements with a brand new television documentary, Marie-Louise Kerr speaks to Michael about still writing at 84, his love for his family, and we play music tracks that have sound tracked his life. A special edition of the Culture Cafe this week with Northern Irish poet Michael Longley. From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Kerr hosts the essential cultural conversation.
Paddy Donnelly, Cecily Smith Nesbitt and ROE	20240331	This week on the Culture Cafe Marie Louise chats to book illustrator and author Paddy Donnelly about his new book “The Golden Hare” which has been published by O’Brien Press. Celloist Cecily Smith Nesbitt joins the show to chat about bringing music to the community with the Ulster Orchestra and Derry alt pop songwriter ROE fills us in on her new single 'cinema' and her upcoming show in aid of Foyle Search and Rescue. This week on the Culture Cafe: Paddy Donnelly, Cecily Smith Nesbitt and ROE. From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Kerr hosts the essential cultural conversation. Marie Louise chats to children's author Paddy Donnelly, celloist Cecily Smith Nesbitt and singer-songwriter ROE. Show more
Ronan Bennett, Adam Low And Jack Dawson	20240204	Joining Marie-Louise Kerr this week, writer and exec producer of the BAFTA award winning Top Boy TV series Ronan Bennett on his new book 'Jaq, a Top Boy Story'. A book that delves into the life of pivotal Top Boy characters. Director Adam Low – who has directed a new film for BBC NI about the poet Michael Longley Michael Longley: Where Poems Come From, a landmark film profile for BBC NI television. A lyrical account of Michael Longley's life and career and the influences that have shaped his work. NI actor Jack Dawson talks about the success of his play 'Holding Ground', produced by Tinderbox Theatre Company and directed by Patrick J. O Reilly. It was written by Jack over a three year period and tackles his personal story of domestic violence. Jack worked extensively as an advocate around the play on behalf of Women's Aid, appearing several times on the news, featuring on UTV's Up Close- Home Terror, and speaking in Stormont as part of the SAY project. This week on the Culture Cafe; Ronan Bennett, Adam Low and Jack Dawson. From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Kerr hosts the essential cultural conversation. Writer and exec producer of the Bafta award-winning Top Boy TV series Ronan Bennett on his book Jaq, a Top Boy Story.
Ruth Mccarthy, Jan Carson And Emer Maguire	20231112	This week Marie-Louise Muir invites Ruth McCarthy, Artistic Director of Outburst Queer Arts Festival to tell us what we can look forward to over the festival; Jan Carson, writer and recent recipient of ACNI MIA award, talks about her upcoming short story collection ‘Quickly, While I Still Have Horses'; writer, stand up, podcaster, and musician, Emer Maguire explores if chimpanzees are any craic; and artist Ian Cumberland talks about his most recent series ‘Still' – which reflects a necessary shift in perspective after becoming a father. They also discuss guilty pleasure box sets, albums and books, from ‘Snowfall' to ‘Miss Rachel' and ‘Ozark' to ‘The Reckoning'. From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Muir hosts the essential cultural conversation. From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Muir hosts the essential cultural conversation, with Ruth McCarthy, Jan Carson, Ian Cumberland and Emer Maguire.
Shirley-anne Mcmillan, Beverly Boal And Tommy Mccarthy	20240310	Joining Marie Louise Kerr this week on the Culture Café - author Shirley-Anne McMillan talks about becoming the new Children's Writing Fellow for NI at Queen's University, one quarter of feminist queer punk band “Problem Patterns ? Beverley Boal talks to Marie-Louise about how the band got together and her listening and reading choices, and podcaster, comedian and boxer Tommy McCarthy shares his influences and inspirations, and how he made the transition from the ring to stand-up comedy. Author Shirley-Anne McMillan, singer Beverly Boal and comedian and boxer Tommy McCarthy. From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Kerr hosts the essential cultural conversation. Author Shirley-Anne McMillan, singer Beverly Boal and comedian and boxer Tommy McCarthy, join Marie-Louise Kerr.
Singer Songwriter Foy Vance And The Lyric Theatre's Deborah Hill And Aidan Payne	20240121	Ahead of Foy Vance going on his US tour he joins Marie-Louise Kerr to discuss writing an Emmy award winning song, his collaboration with Ed Sheeran and Max Martin and why he wanted to write a song we could all sing for the final episode of 'Ted Lasso'. Marie-Louise is also joined by two of the Lyric Theatre Belfast's creative team on the latest show 'Little Women', assistant director Deborah Hill (who is a MASSIVE Foy Vance fan) and Aidan Payne the lead scenic carpenter who also used to work as a handyman and put up shelves and a worktop in Marie-Louise's kitchen before he released his creativity on stage! Marie-Louise also plays the Ted Lasso/Emmy winning track 'A Beautiful Game' and the new Villagers track 'That Golden Time'. Foy Vance on Emmys and Ed Sheeran, and the Lyric Theatre's creative team on Little Women. From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Kerr hosts the essential cultural conversation. Emmy award-winning songwriter Foy Vance on writing with Ed Sheeran and winning an Emmy for Ted Lasso, and Deborah Hill on working on the Lyric Theatre Belfast's latest show. From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Muir hosts the essential cultural conversation.
Stacy Gregg, Andrea Montgomery And Edel Murphy	20240128	Joining Marie-Louise Kerr this week, playwright & screenwriter of “Ballywalter ? Stacy Gregg on making the naturally funny stand up and actor Patrick Kielty struggle to make people laugh. She also does a Hitchcock and appears on screen herself! Playwright Andrea Montgomery discusses her theatre to film piece, 'Me You Us Them'. Andrea's writing is based on the real stories of racism, identity and sense of belonging in Northern Ireland. Edel Murphy has just landed her dream job as the new CEO of the Northern Irish arts organisation University of Atypical, a disabled-led charity that develops and promotes the work of d/Deaf, disabled and neurodiverse artists and enhances access for audiences. She also talks about her own life – from being diagnosed with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia type 3, an extremely rare condition affecting around four people in Northern Ireland, and told by doctors she would not live beyond the age of 12. This week on The Culture Cafe: Stacy Gregg, Andrea Montgomery and Edel Murphy. From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Kerr hosts the essential cultural conversation. Ballywalter screenwriter Stacy Gregg on making comedian Patrick Kielty not funny. From the page to the stage, Marie-Louise Muir hosts the essential cultural conversation.