Doldrum Bay

Author : Hilary Fannin
Publisher : Methuen Drama
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Drama
ISBN : UOM:39015056827754

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Doldrum Bay by Hilary Fannin Pdf

'A new play by one of Ireland''s most astute young writers. This is the problem with love - it is so fucking unpalatable Every disease I have is caused by love, loving other people too much. Bald, injured, flawed people - you love them and crucify yourself. Francis is so busy promoting his new novel that he hasn''t written it yet, while his partner Magda is too busy mourning the death of her dad to notice that Francis is wandering off with the next model sensation - Java. Their friend Chick has been asked to come up with a sexy shout line for the latest recruitment drive by the Christian brothers while his brother, who is also a monk, has been found absconding in an Easter bunny outfit in the local mall. Hilary Fannin''s new play is a soul-searching satire on the incongruous lives of twenty- somethings in contemporary Dublin. Doldrum Bay is published to tie in with the Abbey Theatre production at the Peacock in May 2003.'

Author : Christopher Somerville
Publisher : Random House
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2011-03-03
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781407079998

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Walking in Ireland by Christopher Somerville Pdf

Walking has never been a more popular pastime and nowhere is more beautiful for walkers to explore than Ireland. In this beautifully written and superbly researched guide, Christopher Somerville draws on his very popular column for the Irish Independent, to present 50 of the very best walks in Ireland - from the Nephin Beg Mountains in Mayo to Dingle Way in Kerry. Practical instructions for the walks are married with evocative and informative passages on the history, flora and fauna, culture and topography of the land. Whether it's exploring the Burren in its floral glory or seeing the Walls of Derry, or even sitting at home in your armchair planning your next walk, this book will prove popular with ramblers, holiday makers and anyone who loves the Irish landscape.

Author : Myles Wright
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : City planning
ISBN : IND:30000079512889

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The Dublin Region by Myles Wright Pdf

Author : B. Singleton
Publisher : Springer
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2010-11-24
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780230294530

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Masculinities and the Contemporary Irish Theatre by B. Singleton Pdf

Irish theatre and its histories appear to be dominated by men and their actions. This book's socially and culturally contextualized analysis of performance over the last two decades, however reveals masculinities that are anything but hegemonic, played out in theatres and other arenas of performance all over Ireland.

Author : Ben Barnes
Publisher : Peter Lang
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Drama
ISBN : 1904505384

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Plays and Controversies by Ben Barnes Pdf

"In diaries covering the period of his artistic directorship of the Abbey, Ben Barnes offers a frank, honest, and probing account of a much commented upon and controversial period in the history of the national theatre. These diaries also provide fascinating personal insights into the day to day pressures, joys, and frustrations of running one of Ireland's most iconic institutions. For over a century now the Abbey has conducted its love/hate relationship with the Irish public and the wider international audience, and in Plays and Controversies Ben Barnes illuminates his own eventful chapter in that absorbing story - the impact of a fascinating still-remembered chapter in the story of the Abbey Theatre, related at first hand with a fire and a vigorous sense of commitment comparable to that of the founding fathers. Christopher FitzSimoms-Barnes addresses a moment in Irish cultural history which stands as a many-sided cautionary tale. It is the tale of an embattled man, a courageous man, who dares to borrow Yeats's title because he found himself for a time in similar circumstances running the national theatre though in altogether different conditions. Chris Murray. We believe that this book is an important historical record of a recent tumultuous period in relation to the Abbey Theatre and anticipate that it will make a worthwhile contribution to lively cultural debate on theatre, history and politics."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Paul Clements
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-25
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781909906327

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Irish Shores : A journey round the rim of Ireland by Paul Clements Pdf

'Irish Shores: A Journey Round the Rim of Ireland' tells the story of a hitchhike around the West of Ireland's coastline. It conjures up a picture of a pre-Celtic Tiger Ireland, reminding us that that was not really very long ago. This can act as a companion publication to Paul Clement's recent travel book, 'Wandering Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way', as it covers virtually the same route but a quarter of a century later - so making a wonderful snap-shot of Ireland before and after the Tiger!

Author : Helen Fairbairn
Publisher : Gill & Macmillan Ltd
Page : 526 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2018-07-20
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781788410502

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Ireland's Adventure Bucket List by Helen Fairbairn Pdf

Adventure is closer than you think. Ireland's wild scenery and dramatic landscapes call out for exploration, and this inspirational guide will open your eyes to the huge variety of exhilarating outdoor experiences the country has to offer. Whether you want to sea kayak around remote stacks and arches, discover delicate stalactites in underground caverns, stand amidst a colony of breeding seabirds or scramble up a rocky ridge to the country's highest summit, this book shows you how. From snorkelling in County Cork to island-hopping in County Donegal, there are trips to suit all levels of expertise in every province of Ireland. With all the practical details you need to plan your outing – including comprehensive route descriptions, handy trip-summary boxes and maps – you can set off to explore the country's most spectacular spots in confidence. Embark on an epic journey to tick off the whole bucket list, or cherry-pick your favourite activities for weekend adventures. Either way you're guaranteed to be invigorated by the scale of Ireland's natural wonders.

Author : Eileen Kearney,Charlotte Headrick
Publisher : Syracuse University Press
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-12
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9780815652922

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Irish Women Dramatists by Eileen Kearney,Charlotte Headrick Pdf

Irish women dramatists have long faced an uphill challenge in getting the recognition and audience of their male counterparts. There are more female playwrights now than ever before, but they are often ignored by mainstream theatres. Kearney and Headrick strive to shift the spotlight with Irish Women Dramatists. The plays collected in this volume represent a cross-section of the excellent dramatic output of Irish women writing in the twentieth century. In addition to the scripts and biographical introductions, the anthology includes a detailed, critical, annotated essay addressing the development of the Irish theatre throughout this time period, and the place women have artistically carved out for themselves in a traditionally male-dominated theatre industry and dramatic canon. One of the few collections of plays by Irish women, this volume contextualizes the political and sociological climate in which these playwrights developed. As theatre practitioners—actors and directors—as well as scholars, Kearney and Headrick have devoted years of research to discovering and rediscovering the contributions these women have made—and continue to make—in the Irish and world theatre scenes.

Author : Hilary Fannin,Maxim Gorky
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 115 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2024-04-26
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9781350511095

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Children of the Sun by Hilary Fannin,Maxim Gorky Pdf

I am attempting to colonise the last frontier. Time, Elena, time. If we could inhabit different iterations of self, we could undo all the mistakes of the past. Don't you see? Hilary Fannin's radical adaptation of Maxim Gorky's classic 1905 dark comedy reworks the original text and draws it into the here and now. Children of the Sun is the story of a small family and their quixotic collection of acquaintances, entertaining and enraging each other while, unseen beyond their fragile walls, their world is being reshaped by unstoppable forces. The play asks how we survive without the benefit of hindsight and whether science, art or love are capable of saving us from uncertainty and destruction. Co-produced by Rough Magic and the Abbey Theatre, Children of the Sun premiered on the Abbey stage as part of Rough Magic's 40th-anniversary year in April 2024. This edition was published to coincide with that production.

Author : M. Sihra
Publisher : Springer
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2007-03-14
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780230801455

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Women in Irish Drama by M. Sihra Pdf

Featuring original essays by leading scholars in the field, this book explores the immense legacy of women playwrights in Irish theatre since the beginning of theTwentieth century. Chapters consider the intersecting contexts of gender, sexuality and the body in order to investigate the broader cultural, political and historical implications of representing 'woman' on the stage. In addition, a number of essays engage with representations of women by a selection of male playwrights in order to re-evaluate familiar contexts and traditions in Irish drama. Features a Foreword by Marina Carr and a useful appendix of Irish women playwrights and their works.

Author : Tom Murphy
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2010-01-25
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9781408145869

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The Last Days of a Reluctant Tyrant by Tom Murphy Pdf

An epic family drama, shot through with dark humour, The Last Days of a Reluctant Tyrant tells the tragic story of a family disintegrating, having lost its moral values. Arina is an ambitious woman. As a servant girl she marries into the degenerative family she works for; her ruthless energy saves it from bankruptcy and she expands the family estate into an 'empire'. As matriarch she rules with an iron hand, her avarice insatiable, until she questions what it is all for. She slackens her hold and loses her power to the hypocrisy and relentless grasping of her 'chosen son'. Inspired by The Golovlyov Family by Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin, The Last Days of a Reluctant Tyrant is a haunting new work from leading Irish dramatist Tom Murphy, who has worked closely with the Abbey Theatre throughout his career. The play premiered at the Abbey Theatre, Ireland, on 3 June 2009.

Author : Adrian Hendroff
Publisher : Gill & Macmillan Ltd
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2017-05-31
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781788410076

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Family Walks Around Dublin by Adrian Hendroff Pdf

Need inspiration for a great family day out? Here are thirty imaginative and varied walks specially designed to appeal to children, all within County Dublin. Explore some of the county's finest landscapes and historical attractions - including Ardgillan Castle, the Hell Fire Club, Bull Island and Killiney Hill - or enjoy the delights of the city and its suburbs, strolling by the Dodder, the Grand Canal or through Marlay Park.The walks are accompanied by clear directions and packed with ideas for pit stops to keep curious kids excited. Tales of folklore, historical snippets and information about the flora and fauna along the way are sure to keep them enthralled while they stay active. With detailed maps and practical information, you'll have all you need to enjoy a fun, affordable family day out. So open the front door and discover the adventure, history and nature waiting on your doorstep.

Author : Hilary Fannin
Publisher : Random House
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10-22
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781473526730

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Hopscotch by Hilary Fannin Pdf

‘Quite brilliant; beautifully, cleverly observed; funny, heart-breaking.’ – Roddy Doyle Hilary is four, not yet five, and she has a mother and a father and an older brother and sisters. She even has a name at home – Billy – that is different from her written-down name. But now that she is in Low Babies in the local convent school, it seems Hilary has something else called responsibilities. The world is a changing place. Hilary’s parents, themselves products of a country bathed in sanctifying grace, and presided over by leather-strapped Christian Brothers, wimpled nuns, and a strictly ingrained moral code, start to question their own life choices. As she begins to mature, Hilary’s perspective shifts from a confusing mosaic of half-understood conversations, bizarre rules and surreal religious symbolism, to a growing awareness of the eccentricities of the adult world around her, where money is tight, ideas are unorthodox and where living life to the full is the goal. As her parents’ unconventional lifestyle rubs against the grain of a pervasive Catholic society, the cracks begin to appear: siblings are expelled from school; final demands litter the hallway; and Hilary discovers the truth about the always-present but never-to-be-mentioned golden-haired lady. Hopscotch is a funny, poignant and beautifully written memoir, a spellbinding meditation on innocence, love and memory itself.

Author : Ruth Bauerle
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0252019849

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Picking Up Airs by Ruth Bauerle Pdf

Author : Patrick Lonergan
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2019-02-21
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781474262668

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Irish Drama and Theatre Since 1950 by Patrick Lonergan Pdf

Drawing on major new archival discoveries and recent research, Patrick Lonergan presents an innovative account of Irish drama and theatre, spanning the past seventy years. Rather than offering a linear narrative, the volume traces key themes to illustrate the relationship between theatre and changes in society. In considering internationalization, the Troubles in Northern Ireland, the Celtic Tiger period, feminism, and the changing status of the Catholic Church in Ireland, Lonergan asserts the power of theatre to act as an agent of change and uncovers the contribution of individual artists, plays and productions in challenging societal norms. Irish Drama and Theatre since 1950 provides a wide-ranging account of major developments, combined with case studies of the premiere or revival of major plays, the establishment of new companies and the influence of international work and artists, including Tennessee Williams, Chekhov and Brecht. While bringing to the fore some of the untold stories and overlooked playwrights following the declaration of the Irish Republic, Lonergan weaves into his account the many Irish theatre-makers who have achieved international prominence in the period: Samuel Beckett, Siobhán McKenna and Brendan Behan in the 1950s, continuing with Brian Friel and Tom Murphy, and concluding with the playwrights who emerged in the late 1990s, including Martin McDonagh, Enda Walsh, Conor McPherson, Marie Jones and Marina Carr. The contribution of major Irish companies to world theatre is also examined, including both the Abbey and Gate theatres, as well as Druid, Field Day and Charabanc. Through its engaging analysis of seventy years of Irish theatre, this volume charts the acts of gradual but revolutionary change that are the story of Irish theatre and drama and of its social and cultural contexts.