Stepping Up
Full Cast Drama Series
Stepping Up Radio Play is [an] audio drama, adapted and directed by Olivier Bonnardot from the play of the same name, by Irish playwright Joan Lally. Drawing on Joan's own experiences as a therapist and activist, the story captures the cultural and political atmosphere surrounding the immigration protests in Oughterard in 2019.
Set in Galway City, Stepping Up Radio Play follows the emotional journey of Aisling Kelly, the youngest daughter of a fictional Irish family. When Aisling begins counselling, she finds herself at a crossroads—haunted by the past and uncertain about the future.
Everything begins to shift when Aisling meets Kamali, a gentle young man from Zimbabwe, living in Ireland's Direct Provision system. As their relationship deepens, so too does Aisling's understanding of love, injustice, and the courage it takes to truly see another person.
Set in Galway City, Stepping Up Radio Play follows the emotional journey of Aisling Kelly, the youngest daughter of a fictional Irish family. When Aisling begins counselling, she finds herself at a crossroads—haunted by the past and uncertain about the future.
Everything begins to shift when Aisling meets Kamali, a gentle young man from Zimbabwe, living in Ireland's Direct Provision system. As their relationship deepens, so too does Aisling's understanding of love, injustice, and the courage it takes to truly see another person.
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