About this episode
This episode shares stories from an Irish entertainment family that traveled the country, featuring dramatic anecdotes from their performances.
Stories from an Irish entertainment family which travelled the roads of the country over several decades. Stories like the man who died on stage; the man who refused to die on stage and the lack of virgins in Glenties! (2025) Narrated by Kevin Sullivan Produced by Ronan Kelly Agnes’ book: "The End of the Strolling Players" First broadcast on RTÉ Radio 1, 2PM, Monday 27th October 2025 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Ronan Kelly
Topics covered
- Irish entertainment
- family stories
- theatrical history
Keywords
- Ireland
- strolling players
- theater
Mentioned in this episode
Products: The End of the Strolling Players
Books & works: Glenties, The End of the Strolling Players
Places: Ireland
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