Stepping Up Radio Play

Stepping Up is a powerful new drama, exploring Irish attitudes to racism and immigration. The podcast adaptation was led by French director Olivier Bonnardot, based upon the Stepping Up stage play, by Irish playwright Joan Lally. Set in Galway City, the drama follows the emotional journey of Aisling Kelly, the youngest daughter of a fictional Irish family. Everything begins to shift when Aisling meets Kamali, a young man from Zimbabwe who is living in Ireland’s direct provision system. If you would

Stepping Up Radio Play is coming to podcast apps on 14 August 2025. The powerful new drama explores Irish attitudes to racism, immigration and mental health. The podcast adaptation was led by French director Olivier Bonnardot, based upon the Stepping Up stage play by Irish Playwright Joan Lally. The audio play is available for free from 14/08 - 31/09 on podcast platforms. If you would like to support the project, you can make a donation on https://ko-fi.com/steppingup.