MND Matters Episode 34: Behind the curtain with Michael Patrick and Oisín Kearney
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Eighteen months after announcing his diagnosis of MND, actor and writer Michael Patrick gives us an insight into his starring role in a special adaptation of Shakespeare’s Richard III – in which Richard receives a diagnosis of MND. Alongside friend and creative partner Oisín Kearney, Michael talks about how moments of the play hold up a mirror to his own MND experiences, and the pair give host Domonique a trip down memory lane to relive their past successes, including the award-winning play and BBC3 series, My Left Nut.
Coronation Street actors Dan and Peter answer your questions in this special episode of MND Matters. Go behind the scenes of Peter’s award-winning portrayal of Corrie character Paul, who was diagnosed with MND in 2023, and hear more about how Dan’s personal connection to the disease influenced...
Published 09/12/24
"One of the things we’ve said is - as long as we laugh more times than we cry, we're winning.”
Carers of people with motor neurone disease (MND) often face significant emotional and financial challenges.
In this episode, released during Carers Week 2024, Martyn shares his personal experience as...
Published 06/13/24