Some have called her Ireland’s first pop star; others, “the Queen of Connemara.” Delia Murphy, a singer and song collector beloved throughout Ireland, made history by helping to save the lives of thousands of Jewish refugees and Allied soldiers during World War II while lifting the spirits of her countrymen through songs.
Her life story is told in the play “Goodnight Delia” by John Murphy (no relation) with a new production from Aris Theatre, running through April 21.
Portraying Delia is the acclaimed actor Clelia Murphy (also no relation), herself a household name in Irish and UK theater – you may also know her from film and popular streaming series. Clelia Murphy joins me now with Simon Gibney, the director of Aris Theatre’s “Goodnight Delia,” and playwright John Murphy.
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