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Unscripted and Unchoreographed

Confession Box Collective

Unscripted and Unchoreographed is a podcast that delves into the creative process and the stories behind the art. Hosted by Sarah Deane and Niamh McPhilips, the show features candid conversations with talented artists, exploring their journeys, inspirations, and the impact of their work. Whether you"re an artist or an art enthusiast, this podcast offers a unique glimpse into the minds of creatives and their projects, both current and future. Join us for inspiring, unscripted discussions that

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00:37:34

Episode 26: Ayesha Mailey & Kelly Quigley

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2025/06/26

This week on the podcast, we speak with Ayesha Mailey and Kelly Quigley, ensemble members of Echo Echo Dance Theatre Company.Following up on our previous episode with Echo Echo’s Artistic Director, Steve Batts, we dive deeper into the challenges currently facing the company and its members as the future of Echo Echo remains uncertain.Ayesha and Kelly share their personal journeys—beginning in the company’s youth dance programme and growing into their roles as professional dancers and artists. They

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01:01:15

Episode 25: Steve Batts

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2025/06/19

In this week’s episode, we speak with Steve Batts, Artistic Director of Echo Echo Dance Theatre, about the latest—and deeply concerning—news that the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Echo Echo’s primary funder, has withdrawn 100% of its funding for the company after 20 years of support.This devastating news has shocked the arts community not just in Derry and Northern Ireland, but across the entire island.Steve shares his perspective on how this decision will affect Echo Echo, the wider arts

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00:52:43

Episode 24: Ali Clarke

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2025/06/12

On this week's episode we chat to Ali Clarke is a multidisciplinary artist and cultural producer. Artistically her passion lies in creating immersive and interactive performances that explore the interplay between the audience and performers. Her work is grounded in the physical practices of contemporary dance, however, she has further expanded her exploration beyond disciplinary boundaries, gaining extensive experience in contemporary circus, theatre, poetry and performance art. With a desire

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00:41:42

Episode 23: Saorla Rodger

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2025/06/05

On this week’s episode, we chat with Saorla Rodgers, an actor and comedian.Saorla completed her training at the College of Dance and the Gaiety School of Acting.We discuss the importance of including the arts—such as drama and dance—as Leaving Certificate subjects in schools.We also delve into the behind-the-scenes of her show Porno, which was performed at the Scene + Heard Festival 2025.Saorla will be performing in Who’s the Clown at the Pearse Centre on June 19th.Connect with us:⁠Instagram:⁠

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00:42:03

Episode 22: Anatolii Liaskalo

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2025/05/29

On this week's episode we spoke to Anatolii Liaskalo, born in 1984 in Dnipro, Ukraine, and began dancing at the age of four at a local folk dance school. As a folk dancer, he performed regularly and, at 18, began studying jazz techniques. At 23, he joined the Theatre and School of Contemporary Dance POTOKI, led by Elena Budnitskaia, where he danced for three years. A graduate of Oles Honchar Dnipro National University in psychology, Anatolii’s interest in the connection between body, movement,

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00:39:02

Episode 21: Johely Guilarte

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2025/05/22

In this week's episode, we chat with the incredible Johely Guilarte — a passionate salsa dancer and choreographer originally from Venezuela and now based in Dublin, Ireland. Johely shares her inspiring journey, from discovering her love for dance at a young age, to competing and performing around the world, and the challenges she faced when moving to a new country.With over 20 years of experience in Latin and urban dance styles, Johely has mentored and taught thousands across America, Africa,

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00:40:48

Episode 20: Ryan O'Neill|

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2025/05/17

This week on the podcast, we chat with Ryan O'Neill, a dancer from Northern Ireland.We discuss his journey to becoming the artist he is today, the challenges artists in the North face, and how he once dreamed of becoming a jockey. Ryan is performing in Scorched Earth, a piece by Luke Murphy, as part of the Dublin Dance Festival. The performance takes place on the 23rd and 24th of May at 7:30 PM at the Project Arts Centre. Ryan is also an Artist in Residence with LUAIL, Ireland’s national dance

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Episode 19: Vitor Bassi

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2025/05/08

In this week’s episode, we chat with Vitor Bassi, a dancer and actor.We discuss his move to Ireland to take a break from performing, and how the pandemic led him back to dance and to rediscover his passion for physical theatre. Vitor shares his insights on the importance of mental health and self-care. He is currently performing When the Moon Spun Round at the 2025 Dublin Dance Festival.Connect with us:⁠Instagram:⁠ / confession_boxcollective ⁠Website⁠⁠:

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00:32:19

Episode 18: Robyn Byrne

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2025/05/01

On this week's episode, we chat to Robyn Byrne a contemporary dancer, choreographer, and movement director from the Midlands, working across dance, theatre, film, circus, and outdoor spectacle. She was a 2023 Next Generation Award recipient and Tipperary Dance Associate Artist. Her choreographic works include O before I (film,2020), Glimmer (dance installation, 2022). In 2023, she choreographed MOSH, which won the Best Ensemble at the Dublin Fringe Festival and will tour nationally later this

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00:40:26

Episode 17: Amy O'Donnell

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2025/04/24

On this week's episode we chat with Amy O'Donnell, originally from Oldcastle, Co. Meath, has been working in the arts for nearly 20 years. She started her career with Druid Theatre Company and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to Administrator and General Manager at Irish Modern Dance Theatre. Amy spent a decade in London, working on large-scale children's theatre productions with Minor Entertainment and as an Administration Manager at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Recently, she's been involved

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Episode 16: Daniel Poch Marquez

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2025/04/17

In this week's episode, we chat with Daniela Poch Marquez, an actor, dancer, and movement director whose work spans performance, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Daniela holds a BA in Acting (Practice and Body Studies) from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and is currently pursuing an MFA in Movement Directing and Teaching at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London.Her artistic practice weaves together acting, music, dance, puppetry, and medieval performance,

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00:50:49

Episode 15: James O'Donnell

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2025/04/10

On this week's episode, we chat with James O'Donnell — actor, director, and playwright. Originally from Dublin and now based in Ireland, James shares how he first got hooked on acting after seeing his very first play in his 20s. He went on to study at the Guildford School of Music and Drama and has since performed with both the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre.Connect with us:⁠Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/confession_boxcollective/⁠Website⁠⁠:

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Episode 14: Anna Reid

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2025/04/03

This week on the podcast, we chat with Anna Reid, an actor and singer, about her journey in the entertainment industry since graduating from TU Dublin. We discuss the importance of pursuing what you love, handling rejection, and the positive impact of body positivity and representation in the arts. We also explore how Nicola Coughlan has influenced the industry, promoting greater inclusivity and change.Connect with us:⁠Instagram:⁠ / confession_boxcollective ⁠Website⁠⁠:

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Episode 13: Judit Onandi

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2025/03/27

On this week's episode, we speak to Judit who is a choreographic assistant, artistic advisor and Cerified Advanced Rolfer based in Dublin. She trained in ballet, where she got her diploma in classical dance by the conservatory of San Sebastián (Spain). Started training in contemporary dance at the age of 12, and after finishing her studies of telecommunication engineering, she moved to Brussels (Belgium), with a contemporary dance scholarship. She lived there for 20 years and dance with

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Episode 12: Leanne Bickerdike

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2025/03/20

On this week's episode, we chat with Leanne Bickerdike, a talented actor, playwright, and all-around hilarious person. We discuss the inspiration behind her play Wretch, the challenges and rewards of creating it, tips for dealing with stage fright, and the bold decisions she has made on stage.Connect with us:⁠Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/confession_boxcollective/⁠Website⁠⁠: https://confessionboxcollective.com/⁠Facebook⁠: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562754885256⁠LinkedIn:

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Episode 11: Tadhg Quigley Brennan

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2025/03/13

On this weeks episode, we sit down with ballet dancer Tadhg Quigley Brennan to talk about his journey from youth theatre to pursuing a career in ballet. We explore how he discovered his passion for dance, his experience with imposter syndrome, and the challenges he’s faced along the way.Tadhg also opens up about the importance of stepping back from performing and how taking a break has helped his mental health. His story is an inspiring reminder that rest is just as important as ambition.If you’ve

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00:44:11

Episode 10: Laurie Schneider

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2025/03/06

This week on the podcast, we’re joined by the incredible Laurie Schneider as she takes us on a journey from disco dancing to becoming an Associate Artist with Echo Echo Dance! Laurie shares how the housing crisis has impacted her artistic life and how becoming a mother gave her the confidence to step into choreography. She also talks about her amazing work with Stage Beyond and Lilliput, two incredible groups that support dancers with disabilities.Beyond performance, Laurie is the co-founder of

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Helen McGrath

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2025/02/27

In this weeks episode, we chat with the amazing Helen McGrath about her journey from studying auctioneering to performing in her brand-new show IVY, coming to The New Theatre from March 25-29, 2025! 🎭Helen is a powerhouse actor & writer, with credits in A Christmas Visit, SUCKIN DIESEL, The War Wounded, and more. She’s trained in physical theatre, storytelling, and even holds a black belt in Shotokan Karate! 🥋🔥Tune in as we dive into her creative process, career switch, and what to expect

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Episode 8: Polina Shapkina

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2025/02/20

In this week's episode, we chat with Polina Shapkina, a Russian-born, Irish-reared artist, aerialist, fire performer, and emerging director. She shares how she discovered her love for aerial arts, her creative process behind the show MAKOSH, and the profound impact the Basic Income for Artists pilot program has had on her career.Connect with us:⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a podcast recording with us

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00:57:50

Episode 7: Ruaidhrí Maguire

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2025/02/13

In this week's episode, we are joined by Ruaidhrí Maguire, an Irish choreographer and ballet dancer.We chat to Ruaidhrí about his brand-new show,The View from Mars, premiering at The Lir Theatre in Belfast from February 20th to February 22nd, 2025.We also dive into why he founded Six Dance Collective and how his love of ballet has taken him to stages all over the world.Connect with us:⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a podcast recording with us

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