We're honoured to welcome an Irish theatre legend to our virtual pages - Niall Buggy's career spans over five decades across film, TV and theatre.
A Olivier Award and Irish Theatre Award winner celebrated for his versatility in comedy and drama, he is known for performances in plays like Dead Funny, Uncle Vanya, and The Ferryman, plus big screen roles in Zardoz, Alien³ and Mamma Mia! - for TV viewers, he will forever be remembered as Father Ted's tipsy TV host Henry Sellers.
He's currently rehearsing Erica Murray's new play Meredith - directed by Annabelle Comyn, the darkly comedic drama will have its world premiere at Dublin's Gate Theatre later this month.
We asked Niall for his choice cultural picks...
FILM
I would recommend Jean de Florette, it is just beautiful, isn't it?
MUSIC
I love the song 'She Used To Be Mine’ from the musical Waitress, especially the version that Jeremy Jordan did. He is just an amazing singer.
BOOK
I am reading at the moment Carlo Gébler’s book about his mother, Edna O'Brien. It is very harrowing, Edna was a friend of mine so it’s important to read it.
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THEATRE
There’s a play called Meredith with wonderful actors in it at the Gate Theatre, Tishé Fatunbi, Cal O’Driscoll, Dearbhla Molloy and Fiona Bell! Great company!
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TV
Gogglebox, it just makes me laugh and I love the people in it!
GIG
I went to see Tommy Cooper when I was very young, 5 times!
ART
I saw a Monet exhibition a while ago in London, which I enjoyed very much.
RADIO
My cousin Simon Delaney is on every Sunday afternoon on Lyric FM. So I love listening to his show.
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TECH
I like YouTube, it is great to be able to see clips of interviews and bits of plays that interest me.
THE NEXT BIG THING
I am really looking forward to seeing my dear friends perform in the Druid production of Moon for the Misbegotten in the Dublin Theatre Festival.
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Meredith is at the Gate Theatre, Dublin from 30th September until 1st November, with previews from 25th Sept - find out more here
