a collection of thoughts on creativity

Hi, I'm Kalle Ryan

I have lived a creative life for almost 25 years, with proud successes in writing, performing, running gigs and a bundle of other arty delights. This is my personal website where I explore my own creative process, as well as other creative work that has sparked some magic for me. Jump right in!

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Lovebomb / 18 August 2020

May the force be with you

Lockdown restrictions have eased slightly in Ireland, so we decided to make a family trek to the epic kingdom of Kerry. The days were mixed with scorching sunshine and chunky Irish clouds. The simple act of leaving home and heading elsewhere in this beautiful country of Ireland felt like being on another planet – and […]

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Inspiration / 22 May 2020

Fleabag – A modern masterpiece

I know I’m extremely late to the party but I just blazed through both seasons of Fleabag. Don’t know how I missed it. I just can’t get over how truly incredible and original it is. Brilliantly creative liberties taken and whipsmart in it’s execution. Oh how I wish I could have seen the original theatrical […]

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Lovebomb / 18 May 2020

Marble Run

Creativity comes in so many forms, and this week introduced me to a beautiful new one in the shape of “Jelle’s Marble Runs“. As an avid viewer of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, I was doubly pleased it made me aware of this totally compelling YouTube channel, dedicated to racing marbles on homemade tracks. […]

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Spark in the Dark / 14 May 2020

OUR CUP WILL BE FULL AGAIN

A few weeks ago, my friend Gary Dunne, who curates an incredible artistic slate for the London Irish Centre asked me to contribute a poem to their online season. Gary and the staff of the LIC do incredible work for the Irish community in London and they have been very good to me down the years – they […]

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