The Gate Theatre, Dublin: Inspiration and Craft Contributor(s): Clare, David (Editor), Lally, Des (Editor), Lonergan, Patrick (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1788746244 ISBN-13: 9781788746243 Publisher: Peter Lang Ltd, International Academic Publis OUR PRICE: $56.97 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Drama - Psychology - Social Science | Anthropology - Cultural & Social |
Dewey: 792.094 |
LCCN: 2018033618 |
Series: Carysfort Press Ltd. |
Physical Information: 1.1" H x 5.7" W x 8.8" (1.40 lbs) 422 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The Gate Theatre is one of Ireland's major theatres. It has produced important new plays by such figures as Brian Friel, Conor McPherson, and Denis Johnston - while also premiering significant works by other writers, including unjustly neglected women dramatists such as Mary Manning, Christine Longford, and Maura Laverty. It has made huge contributions to the art of theatre in Ireland, not only in relation to acting (launching the careers of Orson Welles, James Mason, and Michael Gambon) but also in terms of direction and design. And it has made a major contribution to the world's understanding of Samuel Beckett, Harold Pinter, and others. Despite these incredible achievements, the theatre has been the subject of very little critical attention to date. This book redresses this problem; it is, in fact, the very first scholarly essay collection devoted entirely to the theatre. It gathers together leading academics and critics who explore the Gate's achievements in relation to the development of new Irish writing and new Irish theatre practices. The book is written with scholarly rigour but also in accessible language and would therefore be of interest to anyone with a passion for Irish theatre. |