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David Hennessy's coverage is primarily focused on entertainment news, with a significant emphasis on events and announcements related to Irish culture. He also covers film, theater, and profiles of individuals. Given his strong focus on local content in New York City while also covering aspects of London and the UK, he would likely be interested in pitches related to local cultural events or personalities within the Irish community in New York City or broader U.S.-based Irish cultural initiatives.
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Chiké Okonkwo spoke to David Hennessy about starring in Oscar Wilde’s An Ideal Husband at Bristol’s Old Vic. Oscar Wilde’s classic An Ideal Husband is coming to Bristol Old Vic straight from its run at Lyric theatre in Hammersmith. For what must be a must, it is being brought to life by a completely black […]
By: David Hennessy
Samantha Mumba spoke to David Hennessy about her role in the Jane Seymour led Irish murder mystery series, Harry Wild. Samantha Mumba was still a teenager when she burst onto the scene as a pop princess in 2000 with her debut track Gotta Tell You making it to number one and number two in Ireland […]
By: David Hennessy
Chiké Okonkwo is starring in Oscar Wilde’s An Ideal Husband at Bristol Old Vic, bringing fresh energy to the classic play. He spoke to David Hennessy about the production, its themes and why Wilde’s work still resonates today.
A new musical from an Irish producer/ director comes to the Brockley Jack this week.
Laoisa Sexton told David Hennessy about The Ulysses Project, the film that reimagines the James Joyce classic with a cast including Barry Ward, Aidan Gillen and the late Shane MacGowan, ahead of its Bloomsday screening at The Irish Cultural Centre. The Ulysses Project, a film from Laoisa Sexton and Trevor Murphy, screens at The Irish […]
Singer- songwriter and actress Juliet Howland told David Hennessy about her new album, haunted house, Irish family and inspirations and acting with big names like Benedict Cumberbatch and Ed Norton. Folk singer-songwriter Juliet Howland recently released her album Under The Apple Tree. Written beneath the apple tree in her cottage garden, the record blends Juliet’s own […]
Steve Nallon, well known for voicing Margaret Thatcher on Spitting Image, told David Hennessy about his new book, written by Dick Fiddy, The Ultimate Guide to Time Travel. Steve Nallon, best known for voicing Margaret Thatcher on Emmy-winning ITV show Spitting Image, has teamed up with British Film Institute archive television programmer Dick Fiddy for a new book […]
Singer- songwriter Bróna McVittie, formerly of The London Lasses, told David Hennessy about her forthcoming album and accompanying book all inspired by Irish myth and folklore. Rostrevor singer‑songwriter and harpist Bróna McVittie returned recently with the single, The Stolen Child, the lead single from her forthcoming album Supernatural, due for release later this year. The […]
By: David Hennessy
Irish Film & Television UK (IFTUK) have announced the programme for their second Q-IFTUK Irish Pride Film Festival London, taking place on Tuesday 23 June 2026 at the Irish Cultural Centre Hammersmith, and on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 June 2026 at the Century Club Soho, London. Presented by Q-IFTUK, the dedicated LGBTQ+ branch of Irish Film […]
Last year was a busy year for rising actress Leia Murphy. She came to the notice of larger audiences in Chris O’Dowd’s Small Town, Big Story (2025) for Sky, BBC’s Video Nasty (2025) and in last Christmas’ Call the Midwife two-part special. Leia, from Lucan in Co. Dublin, grew up performing with local stage schools […]
