‘Since my ADHD diagnosis, theatre has been a complete lifeline for me’ - Legally Blonde’s Karen Hawthorne
Gail Bell asks experts and people in the public eye what keeps them going. This week: Ulster Operatic Company stalwart and award-winning performer, Karen Hawthorne
The Priests: After 50 years on stage, it’s time for Fathers Eugene, Martin and David to say goodbye
As The Priests prepare to take their final bow on the big stage, Frs Eugene, Martin and David reflect on the music, the banter, the lows and the highs - and being careful not to ‘jump out of the bowl’ they were baked in. They talk to Gail Bell
Newry’s Marianvale mother and baby home: ‘We thought it would be OK because the Church was running it. We were very naïve...’
A powerful new play written by Caitriona Cunningham, a survivor of the Marianvale mother and baby home in Newry, opens this week. Gail Bell chats to the Derry grandmother, who says she is “one of the lucky ones”
‘I’m learning to cook more than four meals’ - 20 questions with theatre director Cathie Boyd
Gail Bell asks experts and people in the public eye what keeps them going. This week: Belfast-born theatre director and producer Cathie Boyd, founder of Cryptic Arts and the Sonica Festival in Glasgow
‘We take our voices for granted and, as a singer, it’s terrifying when it starts playing up’ - Opera singer Jenny Bourke
Gail Bell asks experts and people in the public eye what keeps them going. This week: Belfast opera singer and recently qualified vocal first aider, Jenny Bourke
Galgorm forest den: Hunkering down in a bohemian luxury hideaway
The new forest dens at the Galgorm spa hotel near Ballymena are conjuring up some glamping magic for visitors. Gail Bell took a peek at the latest quirky addition to the award-winning resort
‘I want to open up ballet to future generations’ - ballet dancer Melissa Hamilton
Gail Bell asks experts and people in the public eye what keeps them going. This week: Dromore’s Melissa Hamilton, First Soloist with the Royal Ballet in Covent Garden, London
‘I want to finish my long-distance paddle around Ireland fundraiser for the RNLI’ - Jennifer Greenlees
Gail Bell asks experts and people in the public eye what keeps them going. This week: paddleboarder and yoga instructor, Jennifer Greenlees
Music project helping ease pain of dementia
A Live Music Now scheme is bringing hope and harmony to day centres. Gail Bell finds out more about the ‘Music for People Living with Dementia’ programme
‘Cinema can be a fantastic way of bringing people together’ - Rob Manley
Gail Bell asks experts and people in the public eye what keeps them going. This week: Rob Manley, Spotlight facilitator with Film Hub NI and chair of Newcastle Community Cinema
Barry Douglas on key as all-Ireland orchestra marks 25th anniversary
World-renowned pianist Barry Douglas is in thoughtful mood as he chats to Gail Bell about the milestone birthday of Camerata Ireland and the vital role of the Clandeboye Festival
‘I’m very happy to be back at The Brandywell, cheering on Derry City’ - Derry musician Marty Coyle
Gail Bell asks experts and people in the public eye what keeps them going. This week: Derry musician, Marty Coyle
‘Walking up and down steep cliff paths with full diving gear is the best gym’ - surfer and freediver Hanno Windisch
Gail Bell asks experts and people in the public eye what keeps them going. This week: German-born Hanno Windisch, surfer and freediver based in Portrush
‘I am my five year-old self: I still want to eat chips with red sauce, be outside, read and write stories’ - playwright Alice Malseed
Gail Bell asks experts and people in the public eye what keeps them going
Rachel Tucker is homeward bound as the Broadway and West End star opens concert tour in Belfast and Dublin
West End and Broadway star Rachel Tucker begins her new ‘I’m Home’ concert tour in her home city of Belfast next month. She tells Gail Bell what home means to her, the importance of giving back and why she will always be ready to jump