Last year, as part of their ‘Storyland’ initiative, RTE invited budding writers and creative talent to submit their ideas for new and original local drama.
From the hundreds of submissions, three dramas were eventually chosen to go into production, all written by women.
The first of which airs tonight on RTE2 at 9:30pm. It’s called Mustard and was created by actress and playwright Eva O’Connor. Originally a theatre show, Mustard tells the story of Eilis and her addiction to the spicy yellow condiment. When she meets the man of her dreams, life begins to look up, but will it last?
The following week, we’ll see Every Five Miles by Sinéad Collopy make its debut on screen. It’s a harrowing story of human trafficking and modern day slavery, inspired by Collopy’s years spent working in child protection services.
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Finally, on November 3rd, Balor Hall written and directed by Rioghnach Ní Grioghair will be aired. This contemporary ‘whodunnit’ sees the greedy members of the Devereux family return to the patriarch’s vast agricultural estate for a brutal landgrab. Think Succession meets Knives Out.
In this episode of the Irish Times Women’s Podcast, the three writers talk to Róisín Ingle about the inspiration and meaning behind their projects, the joy of bringing their ideas to life and what they will be working on next.
All dramas will also be available to watch back on the RTE Player.
You can listen back to the full conversation in the player above, or wherever you get your podcasts.
