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Rising Heat Trilogy

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Starting Monday the 30th of November at 6pm, The Rising Heat Trilogy by Jack Byrne. A three part series of audio dramas dealing with the topic of climate change.

To coincide with the Paris Climate Summit, Near FM have produced a three part radio drama series dealing with the topic of climate change. Introducing listeners to the topic in an entertaining and informative manner.

The first play, ‘The Zombie Way‘, examines how successive international climate conferences fall prey to procrastination and indecision on these important environmental issues.


CAST

Ajib – Michael Sharp
Yuki – Peter Prior
Allura- Rebecca Blomfield
Dave – John O’Connor
Dee – Adrianne Murphy
Hotel Manager – Frank O’Connor

Script by Jack Byrne
Directed by Declan Cahill
Production assistant was Deborah Gaffney
Music by Ken Tuohy

The second play ‘Rivers in the Sky‘ highlights for Dubliners how we may fare with a changing climate and increased severe flooding, as some may think it will all happen somewhere else.

CAST

Susan was Adrianne Murphy
Burt was Gareth Stack
Ned was Joe Murphy
Mrs Ford was Carol Dempsey
Danny was Frank O’Connor
Dr Hartley was John O’Connor
Detective Flannery Peter Prior
Jacinta was Deborah Gafney

Script by Jack Byrne
Directed by Declan Cahill
Production assistant was Deborah Gaffney
Music by Ken Tuohy

The third play ‘Rising Sands‘ shows a different aspect of global warming with the advance of deserts into previously fertile land, increasing food insecurity for everybody.

CAST

Macy was Mary McNamara
Dave was Peter Prior
Dr Konstam was Gavin Byrne
Art was Michael Sharp
Bill was John o’Connor
Martinez was Michael Sharp
Pete was Frank O’Connor
Mrs Edwards was Rebecca Blomfield

Script by Jack Byrne
Directed by Declan Cahill
Production Assistant was Deborah Gafney
Music was by Ken Tuohy

Made with the support of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland Sound and Vision scheme.

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