About this episode

The episode features a discussion about the new play 'THE KOMODO HEART' by Karl McCarthy and includes insights from the cast during rehearsals.

Children’s fantasy author Karl McCarthy has been in seclusion for over a decade. At long last he’s reached out to his American agent with a much-anticipated sequel. Reading the story together, they embark on an epic quest of heroes, villains, monsters and magic.  Conor Tallon met up with the cast in this amazing hearfelt and funny new play by Roger Gregg..at rehearsals and formed a circle of friends.... Martina Carroll – Viprella Charlie Ruxton – Karl McCarthy Crockerton ‘Croc’ Komodo Roger Gregg – Various roles Mary Elle Keating – Puffelah ‘Puff’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Conor Tallon

Guests: Martina Carroll, Charlie Ruxton, Roger Gregg, Mary Elle Keating

Topics covered

• children's fantasy
• theater
• playwriting
• sequel
• rehearsals
• friendship

Keywords

• Karl McCarthy
• THE KOMODO HEART
• Roger Gregg
• theater
• fantasy author
• play
• rehearsals

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cork's 96fm

Books & works: THE KOMODO HEART

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