Belfast braces itself for eleven days and nights of fun with the Féile an Phobail. Listen to a podcast from the launch featuring Gerry Adams, Danny Morrison and others
The Downpatrick bank manager was the first Irish writer appointed to the Censorship Board in 1936 and a major influence on early 20th Century Ulster theatre
East Belfast playwright Stewart Love has written with verve about mouthy mothers-in-law, the shipyards and living life at fever pitch. He tells Joanne Savage about his inspirations and kitchen sink conflicts
Long-awaited programme is announced at launch in the Dark Horse. Listen to a podcast with festival director Sean Kelly and live music by Brendan and Declan Murphy
This year sees the 30th City of Derry Drama Festival, a landmark that has prompted the organising committee to take a look back at the festival's illustrious history
'Writing is easy. All you do is stare at a blank sheet of paper until drops of blood form on your forehead.' Peter Jordan meets the award-winning playwright.
Tammy Moore talks Brecht, the Cauliflower Trust and The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui with Bruiser's artistic director and 'Woman of the Year in the Arts'
The Tyrone funnyman on losing his religion, the strangeness of the human brain and why reality TV theme tunes would be the soundtrack in his personal hell
