Tom Hickey

2026 marks the 25th anniversary of the first production of The Gallant John Joe by Tom McIntyre.

May 1st is the fifth anniversary of the death of the great actor Tom Hickey.

Tonight is a tribute to the two Toms.

Tom Hickey plays the eponymous Cavan widower grappling with physical and mental infirmity.

What keeps John Joe on his feet is his capacity to tell stories using language as a crutch, an ointment, a talisman and an intoxicant.

Language that some listeners might find challenging.

This is Tom Hickey in The Gallant John Joe by Tom McIntyre.

We've been listening to Tom Hickey in The Gallant John Joe by Tom McIntyre, broadcast tonight to mark the 25th anniversary of the first production of the play by Tom McIntyre.

And the 1st of May is also the 5th anniversary of the death of the great actor Tom Hickey.

The sound engineer was Philip Begley and the music we heard was composed and performed by Bill Whelan.

The gallant John Joe by Tom McIntyre was produced by Bill Whelan.

And the series producer of Drama on 1 is Kevin Reynolds.