Siobhán McSweeney interview: Dancing at Lughnasa (The Big Issue)

Siobhán McSweeney on how filming The Great Pottery Throw Down helped her mental health and why she might end up like Forrest Gump

Siobhán McSweeney is a triple threat talent. The star of Derry Girls, Holding and Extraordinary on TV is currently rehearsing her starring role in the National Theatre’s revival of Brian Friel’s classic play Dancing at Lughnasa – fresh from presenting the final of The Great Pottery Throw Down and filming her latest documentary.