This week on Irish Theatre at Play, we're delighted to be joined by Dr Fiona McDonagh, who is a lecturer here in the Drama Department at MIC. She is a theatremaker, deviser, academic, and general legend. She has been with the BA CATS programme since it's inception in 2015. Her research specialisms lie in the fields of Theatre for Young Audiences, Theatre in Education, and Community Theatre. She's with us here today to chat all things TYA, and why theatre is so important for young people, particularly during a pandemic. And, if you listen closely, you might even hear a cameo from one of her wonderful dogs!