Samhain @The Source Radio Plays

South Tipp Arts Podcast is delighted to host our friends at The Source Arts Centre and Thurles Actors Ensemble as they present this series of Spooky Stories for Hallowe'en 2020

These audioplays were created for Hallowe’en and are part of the Source Arts Centre in Thurles Actor’s Ensemble project where writers and actors come together in workshop sessions to create new works.

ADVISEMENT: Some of these pieces contain strong language. Please use your discretion if listening with younger members of your household.


1. ‘Annabelle Lee’ was written by Joe Hayes
Director was Martin Maguire

The Actors were:
Voice: Andy Spearpoint
Man: Andrew Lummis
Woman: Fiona McElroy
Second Man: Martin Maguire

2. ‘The Darkness’ was written by Beverley Penn
Director was Martin Maguire
The Actors were:
Adam: Andrew Lummis
Gweni: Fiona McElroy

3. ‘Hush Little Baby’ was written by Joe Hayes
Director was Martin Maguire
The Actors were:
Granny: Mary O'Neill
Intruder: Andy Spearpoint
Dad: Martin Maguire

4. ‘The Family’ was written by Fran O’Brien
Director was Martin Maguire
The Actors were:
Jenny: Helen McGree
Mags: Liz Kirwan
Mother: Mary O'Neill

Sound Recording: Daniel Matthews
Sound Editing: Gavin Byrne
Studio Manager: John Cummins

The play was recorded as part of the Source Arts Centre’s Actors’ Ensemble project.
The Source Arts Centre is funded by Tipperary County Council and The Arts Council.