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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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Episode 46: Jeffrey Gormly

Unscripted and Unchoreographed ·

2025/11/13

For our final episode of Season 1, we’re joined by Jeffrey Gormly, a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans theatre, dance, choreography, and the social sphere, as both an advocate and practitioner of creative process. As a signature artist, Jeffrey has written numerous plays, essays, and publications, while his collaborative projects have connected him with theatre and dance artists, social creative practitioners, and community and mental health organisations. His performance work has featured

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Episode 45: Heather Hennessy

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2025/11/06

On this week's episode we chat to Heather Hennessy who is an exciting up-and-coming theatre maker based in Dublin (and occasionally Monaghan!). A recent graduate of Coláiste Dhúlaigh, Heather has already built an impressive portfolio, with credits including Bullied, Madeira, and Dublin Touring Theatre’s upcoming productions Sally’s Return and Tropical Fish in the Tolka.

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Episode 44: Steve Woods

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2025/10/30

This week we chat with filmmaker and animator Steve Woods about his new book on the history of Irish animation and the impact animation has had on Irish television. Steve also shares insights into his work on dance films, including collaborations with choreographers like John Scott of the Irish Modern Dance Theatre.With a career in film since 1988, Steve’s work spans animation, documentaries, experimental films, and dance for camera. He co-founded the Galway Film Fleadh, has programmed Irish

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Episode 43: Marie Riley

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2025/10/24

On this week's episode we chat to Marie Riley, who is a Yorkshire-born movement director and dancer who works in theatre. Having graduated with a Drama degree from the University of East Anglia, she combined acting with her movement and dance heritage to fuel her practice. She is fascinated in how movement work impacts character development and physical storytelling. The MA Movement: Directing and Teaching course at Central has been a crucial opportunity for Marie to investigate her movement

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Episode 42: Deo Laguipo

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2025/10/20

This week on the pod, we’re chatting with Deo Laguipo!Deo’s a photographer, videographer, tattoo artist, and freelance illustrator — basically a creative powerhouse. What makes her story even cooler is that she actually started out as a Mechatronics Engineer working in the semiconductor industry before deciding to ditch the 9–5 life to chase something more creative.We talk about what pushed her to make that leap, how she found her way into photography and videography, and what it’s been like

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Episode 41: Chen Ching

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2025/10/09

On this week's episode we chat to Chen Ching. Who is an actor, dancer, and movement director from Taiwan, currently based in London. With a background in acting and over 15 years of professional dance training including Martial Arts, Contemporary Dance, and Chinese Dance-working across theatre and film. Recent credits include The Fishbowl Girl (Golden Horse-nominated, Clermont-Ferrand 2025)and The Trio Hall (Berlinale Forum 2025).

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Episode 40: Ingrid Nachstern

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2025/10/02

In this episode, we sit down with Ingrid Nachstern, Artistic Director of Night Star Dance Company, to go behind the scenes of her new award-winning film PINS IN HER EYES (2025).We chat about the importance of the Income for the Arts scheme, her creative process, and the journey that brought her from translator and classical ballet teacher to internationally acclaimed choreographer, filmmaker, and performer.Ingrid has created 15 works and four films (Table Manners/Stopping at Red Lights, Freedom—to

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Episode 39: Al Bellamy

Unscripted and Unchoreographed ·

2025/09/25

On this week's episode we chat to Al Bellamy. Al Bellamy first became interested in challenging traditional direction methods with her debut production, Anne (Samuel Beckett Theatre, 2019) where she self-directed her foray into ethics and intimacy onstage. She spent some years engaging as Creative Producer and Production Manager for works such as DUBH (Dublin Theatre Festival, 2021), The Tolu & Feli Show (YouTube & Spotify, 2021), Tough Meat (YouTube, 2022). She first took the leap into

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Episode 38: Emma Browne

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2025/09/18

On this week’s episode, we chat with Emma Browne – a ballet dancer, teacher, and the Founder and Principal of EmBrace Dance Academy.Emma shares what it was like to move from Ireland to Russia to pursue ballet training after just two years of dancing, and the challenges and lessons that came with that experience. We also discuss the importance of creating a nurturing and supportive environment for students, and how that can shape their journey in dance.Trained in Dublin, St. Petersburg, and Brussels,

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Episode 37: Jools Gilson

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2025/09/11

On this week's episode we chat to Jools Gilson, a Cork based dance artist who has been doing professional work for dance / theatre venues, galleries and broadcast radio for thirty years. Her practice is knotted, knitted and woven between the disciplines of dance theatre, writing and textiles; choreographies linked to ancient bog bodies and their textiles; 30,000 sewing needles hung from a gallery ceiling; stories about wars waged through embroidery. Recent awards include an Arts Council Dance

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Episode 36: Inma Pavon

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2025/09/04

On this week’s episode, we chat with Inma Pavon, a Spanish multidisciplinary artist, choreographer, and teacher based in Cork. We talk about her journey to Ireland—arriving first as an au pair before studying dance—and how her experiences shaped her creative path.Inma shares how practices like breath work inspire her classes, and why she prioritizes letting each participant move at their own pace.Her impressive background includes a BA in Physical Education (Granada), an MA in Contemporary Dance

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Episode 35: Patrice Bowler

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2025/08/28

On today’s episode, we chat to Patrice Bowler, a Canadian multi-disciplinary theatre artist from Salt Spring Island, located off the West Coast of British Columbia. Patrice brings a dynamic range of professional experience across numerous facets of performance and creation, including movement direction, puppetry, intimacy direction, choreography, performing, production management, and teaching. They are particularly passionate about consent-based practices in devising and collaborative creation,

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Episode 34: Macha Shewolf

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2025/08/21

In today’s episode, we sit down with Macha Shewolf – a neurodivergent, queer, multi-disciplinary ritual artist from Cork – to talk about her journey through creativity, challenge, and resilience.Macha opens up about navigating the difficulties of studying in college while living with ADHD and dyslexia, and how these experiences have shaped both her perspective and her art practice. She also shares how motherhood has become a powerful source of inspiration in her work, and what she believes the

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Episode 33: Susie Lamb

Unscripted and Unchoreographed ·

2025/08/14

On this week's episode we chat to Susie Lamb. Susie is an actor, writer, singer and performance working from Kilkenny and Dublin. She has acted in Theatres all over Ireland in conventional and unconventional spaces in both English and Irish. Recent acting credits include Sanctuary, A Witches Tale from AMC TV (2024); The Local, The Big Chapel (Asylum); The M House, National Tour and Dublin Theatre Festival (Equinox); Holy Father Little Ghost, BAI/KCLR and playWildParty (Watergate Theatre/Asylum

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Episode 32: Martha Tribe

Unscripted and Unchoreographed ·

2025/08/07

This week, we’re joined by Martha Tribe, a contemporary dance artist whose work explores the intersection of movement, environment, and geography. Originally from South East England and now based in Dublin, Martha shares how their background in folk dance, classical ballet, and somatic practices has shaped their choreographic voice.We talk about:How Martha’s love for the environment influences their choreographyThe role of geography and philosophy in danceNavigating life as a freelance performance

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Episode 31: Tanya Dean

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2025/07/31

On this week's episode we chat to Dr Tanya Dean, who is a Lecturer and Programme Coordinator for the B.A. (Hons) in Drama (Performance) in the Technological University Dublin Conservatoire. She completed her Doctor of Fine Arts with Yale School of Drama in 2016, where she also received her Master of Fine Arts in Dramaturgy and Dramatic Criticism in 2011. Tanya has worked extensively as a freelance dramaturg on numerous scripts, workshops and productions in Ireland, the UK, the USA, and

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Episode 30: Holly Huges

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2025/07/24

This week, we’re joined by Holly Hughes — a writer, poet, actor, and multidisciplinary artist — to talk about her sharp, hilarious, and thought-provoking debut show:I Want To Speak To Your Manager (How I Was Radicalised And Became...Karen).Originally from West Cork and now based in Limerick, Holly’s work spans poetry, spoken word, creative nonfiction, and performance. She’s been published widely in Irish magazines and newspapers since 2019, and served as The Gloss Magazine’s eco-columnist from 2020

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Episode 29: Vithoria Escobar

Unscripted and Unchoreographed ·

2025/07/17

On this week's episode we chat to Vithoria Escobar. Vithoria is a Brazilian multidisciplinary dance artist based in Dublin, Ireland. Deeply rooted in community and collaboration, she actively contributes to the growth and diversification of the Irish dance scene. Her movement vocabulary is a fusion of diasporic street dance styles, including Dancehall, Afrodance, and Brazilian Funk. Vithoria's versatility has allowed her to gain experience as a researcher, artistic director, choreographer,

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Episode 28: Julie Lockett

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2025/07/09

Today we’re joined by Julie Lockett, a dance artist originally from Essex, England, now living and working in Cloughjordan Ecovillage, Tipperary. We discuss how Julie’s work is deeply influenced by nature and the land around her, and how living in an ecovillage shapes her creative practice.Julie shares her experience of raising children while working as a freelance artist, offering honest insights into the challenges and rewards of balancing motherhood and a creative career. She also gives

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Episode 27: Ciara Carroll

Unscripted and Unchoreographed ·

2025/07/03

On this week's episode we speak to Ciara Carroll, who is a rising Irish actor and multidisciplinary artist with a firm belief that art is for everyone. A 2021 graduate of TU Dublin's Conservatoire of Music and Drama, Ciara has already worked alongside some of Ireland's most celebrated talents, including Michael Fassbender, Robert Sheehan, Brendan Grace, and Pascal Scott. Most recently, she starred in Blindboy Boatclub's acclaimed short film 'Did You Read About Erskine

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