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<\/a><\/div>\nPodcast: Play in new window<\/a> | Download<\/a> (Duration: 58:47 — 134.5MB)<\/p> Subscribe: RSS<\/a><\/p> Awakenings<\/em>\u00a0is a five-act play about tolerance, making the effort to understand other points of views when recognised in context, and strengthening rather than weakening ties when differences have been acknowledged. In\u00a0Awakenings<\/em>, the conflicting views around religion, popular culture, and traditional culture are played out in a care home between three generations. While there are obvious tensions, the characters do listen to each other, and this is what propels the narrative.\u00a0Awakenings<\/em>\u00a0demonstrates the value of openness and inclusiveness, and of appreciating that everyone you meet has a back story that has shaped their personality and beliefs.<\/p>\n Bringing together a team of highly regarded and established actors with national and international reputations, and widely experienced and award-winning director, Bairbre N\u00ed Chaoimh,\u00a0Awakenings<\/em>\u00a0is a play that promotes emotional intelligence, encourages stepping outside your comfort zone, and demonstrates the benefits of people advocating for each other. Audio production and Special Sound Effects by Declan McGlade. Special Sound Effects Assistant,\u00a0<\/strong>Ois\u00edn Clarke White.<\/p>\n Pictured above – Cast and crew. Left to right: Bairbre N\u00ed Chaoimh (Director), Ruair\u00ed Heading (Ethan), Shauna Higgins (Sharon), Domhnall O\u2019Donoghue (Wayne), Deirdre Monaghan (Eileen), Helen Roche (Mary), Noni Stapleton (Brigid)<\/p>\n Made with the support of the Coimisi\u00fan na Me\u00e1n\u2019s Sound and Vision scheme through the Television License Fee.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Awakenings\u00a0is a five-act play about tolerance, making the effort to understand other points of views when recognised in context, and strengthening rather than weakening ties when differences have been acknowledged. In\u00a0Awakenings, the conflicting views around religion, popular culture, and traditional culture are played out in a care home between three generations. While there are obvious […]<\/p>\n
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