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Denise Gough, Electra

Season 2, Ep. 1
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In the first episode of PlayCrush Series Two, Joe Murphy is joined by Irish actor Denise Gough. 

 

Denise talks about how her PlayCrush, the two and a half thousand year old Electra by Sophocles, is still relevant and contemporary today. 

 

Content warning: This episode contains strong language and discussion about addiction. We encourage anyone affected by the issues in this episode to reach out. You can call the Samaritans for free at any time on 116 123 or email them at jo@samaritans.org. You can also contact the Mind Infoline, a confidential service offering information on a range of topics. They can also help by looking for support for you in your own area. Call 0300 123 3393 Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm Email info@mind.org.uk or text 86463. You can also find other support services for addiction and dependency at: https://bit.ly/3izpDoa   

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