Drama on Newstalk Changing Coasts
Podcast Episode | Drama

Drama on Newstalk

Changing Coasts

Podcast Episode | Drama

Set in an Irish coastal town threatened by sea level rise, the story follows two researchers tasked with interviewing the remaining residents about the area's past, present and uncertain future. The researchers hold opposing views about ...See moreSet in an Irish coastal town threatened by sea level rise, the story follows two researchers tasked with interviewing the remaining residents about the area's past, present and uncertain future. The researchers hold opposing views about the importance of their work and, as they learn more about the people they meet, their differences of opinion reach breaking point. It is a story set in the near future but very much drawing on the concerns of today, delving into contemporary debates around our relationship with nature, activism, migration and the challenges facing rural communities. The production was recorded on location in Wicklow and Dublin in late 2022. The creative team come from a background in film and television and one of their goals with the project was to bring a cinematic sensibility to the story. Through recording on location, they were able to capture naturalistic performances and authentic soundscapes, which were later augmented with original music, foley recordings and sound design. See less

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4 cast members

Name	Known for
Kwaku Fortune Actor Actor See fewer	Hidden Assets (2021)
Geraldine McAlinden Actress Actress See fewer	Verdigris (2023)
Maria McDermottroe Actress Actress See fewer	The Dead (1987)
Paul Murphy Actor Actor See fewer	Ransom '79 (2024)