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Short Works: Are We Dancers

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A mysterious noise forces two disparate neighbours together. Written by Abby Oliveira.

A contemporary dancer's disagreement with her elderly neighbour is interrupted by an unearthly sound. Written by Abby Oliveira.

An original short story specially commissioned by BBC Radio 4 from the writer Abby Oliveira. As read by Muire McCallion.

Abby Oliveira is a spoken-word poet, writer, performer, and arts facilitator based in the North of Ireland. She has performed in the mucky fields of festivals such as Glastonbury, Electric Picnic, and Body&Soul, to the the National Concert Hall of Ireland in Dublin as well as internationally. She has been a contributor to multiple BBC and RTE radio shows.

Writer: Abby Oliveira
Reader: Muire McCallion
Producer: Michael Shannon
Executive Editor: Andy Martin

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