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The history of Irish theatre begins with the rise of the English administration in Dublin at the start of the 17th century. Over the next 400 years this small country was to make a disproportionate contribution to drama in English.
In the early days of its history, theatrical productions in Ireland tended to serve the political purposes of the administration, but as more theatres opened and the popular audience grew, a more diverse range of entertainments were staged. Many Dublin-based theatres developed links with their London equivalents and performers and productions from the British capital frequently found their way to the Irish stage. However, almost all Irish playwrights from William Congreve to George Bernard Shaw found it necessary to leave their native island to establish themselves.
At the beginning of the 20th century, theatres and theatre companies dedicated to the staging of Irish plays and the development of indigenous writers, directors and performers began to emerge. This allowed many of the most significant Irish dramatists to learn their trade and establish their reputations in Ireland rather than in Great Britain or the United States.
Abbey Theatre and NUI Galway Digital Archive Partnership The Abbey Archive will be digitised by NUI Galway in the largest digital theatre project ever undertaken. For more information visit http://www.abbeytheatre.ie/
In a remote country pub in Ireland, newcomer Valerie arrives and becomes spellbound by an evening of ghostly stories told by the local bachelors who drink there. With a whiff of sexual tension in the air and the wind whistling outside, what starts out as blarney soon turns dark as the tales drift into the realm of the supernatural. Then, Valerie reveals a startling story of her own.... Conor McPherson's The Weir is a haunting evocative evening in the theatre you will never forget.
Irish theatre, television and film actress, Sinead Cusack was awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Literature by University College Dublin Full story: http://www.ucd.ie/news/2013/06JUN13/170613-bloomsday.html "Sinead Cusack is the eldest daughter of two renowned Irish theatre actors, Cyril and Maureen. After acting at the Abbey Theatre in the 1960s as one of the brightest of a rising generation of Irish actors, she went to England in the 1970s and debuted with the Royal Shakespeare Company at Stratford-on-Avon," said Professor Tony Roche, UCD School of English, Drama and Film, who read the citation at the award ceremony in University College Dublin. "Sinead Cusack says that initially she was intimidated by the greatness of Shakespeare, thinking she should just stand stock still and d...
Landmark's Anne Clarke receives the Irish Times Irish Theatre Award 2015
Screened at the Irish Times Irish Theatre Awards, National Concert Hall, 6th March 2016. Video made by Kilian Waters of shoottokill.ie Video created by Sonya Kelly, Shane O'Reilly and shoottokill.ie
Irish theatre producer and director, Patrick Mason was awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Literature by University College Dublin Full story: http://www.ucd.ie/news/2013/06JUN13/1... "Patrick Mason is a gargantuan of Irish theatre who has brought to the stage many of the most important plays of the Irish, European and American canons in landmark, memorable and definitive productions. The sheer scale and breath of his achievement is extraordinary and remarkable," said Ms Finola Cronin, UCD School of English, Drama and Film, who read the citation at the award ceremony in University College Dublin. "Mason claims the Abbey theatre defines his work because it is a 'writer's theatre' and his quest to reveal a rich text for what it - 'a deeply human thing - emotional and intellectual' - fo...
Some of the students from our most recent Irish Theatre January Programme reflect on the course, their time in Dublin and what they've learned during their time here. For more information on the ITJP and to apply go to: https://gaietyschool.com/courses/study-abroad/irish-theatre-january-program/
Rory O'Neill aka Panti Bliss makes a post-show oration at the national theatre of Ireland, the Abbey. RUSSIAN CHINESE ENGLISH HEBREW POLISH FRENCH IRISH TURKISH PORTUGUESE SPANISH JAPANESE GREEK GERMAN DUTCH ITALIAN SERBIAN SLOVAK subtitles available using the CC button in the bottom right corner of the player. FULL TRANSCRIPT OF SPEECH: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZgplK8Kyd2yA9cjJvn6S_KeLCoQoG28C0NGwkXMwpJc/edit Video made with the help of Conor Horgan, Caroline Campbell, Nicky Gogan and Ailish Bracken. With thanks to cast and crew at the Abbey Theatre.
Quietly is a story about what happened in a particular bar in 1974, but also what happened in Northern Ireland from the late 1960s to the late 90s. It is a "powerful, "gripping" play about violence and forgiveness and the 'spiritual lesson of time and healing.' After enjoying huge international success, the Abbey Theatre brings this important new work to Irish Rep. www.irishrep.org Music: Chris Zabriskie, "I Am a Man Who Will Fight For Your Honor"
http://concordia.ca/talks Is what you wear political? How does being "girly" get defined? What's liberating and limiting about sex and gender? Irish drag queen and gay rights activist Panti Bliss first made headlines in January 2014 calling out media stars for being homophobic. Emer O’Toole, assistant professor in the School of Canadian Irish Studies, invited Bliss to Concordia to speak about her experiences and activism. In this conversation Bliss will join O’Toole to discuss how what we wear can reflect much more than personal style and fashion. Emer O'Toole - assistant professor - School of Canadian Irish Studies Panti Bliss - gender discombobulist (aka Rory O'Neill) Erin Anderssen, journalist - The Globe and Mail
Join Signum M.A. graduate Kris Swank as she discusses her thesis, “The Irish Otherworld Voyage of Roverandom,” in which she reads Tolkien’s children’s story, Roverandom, as a modern immram, a type of medieval Irish tale concerned with a sea-voyage to the Otherworld.
The Clancy Brothers,Paddy, Liam and Bobby together with their nephew Robbie O'Connell continue to weave their magic spell with a blend of their most popular songs, a little poetry and a lot of wit. Recorded in their home county of Tipperary, their friends and neighbours certainly brought out the best of the group as they say " Farewell To Ireland" and belt out 22 of their all-time favourites, only taking a breatherto listen to Liam's haunting version of "The Band Played Waltzing Matilda" and Robbie O'Connell's poignant version of the song on Irish emigration, "Kilkelly". This was their last performance together. Recorded live in the Regal Theatre Clonmel, Ireland 1995. 1. Mermaid 2. Shoals Of Herring 3. Mountain Dew 4. Roddy McCorley 5. The Old Woman From Wexford 6. Kilkelly ...
The Maria Helena Kopschitz UCD Scholarship Inaugural Lecture was delivered at University College Dublin on Thursday 13 November. The lecture marks the inauguration of the Kopschitz UCD Scholarship which funds a Brazilian student to enrol for the MA in Anglo-Irish Literature and Drama, in honour of Professor Maria Helena Kopschitz, a founding scholar of Irish literary studies in Brazil. The 2014 Lecture was given by Dr Beatriz Kopschitz Bastos, niece of Professor Kopschitz, on the topic of 'Estes Trapos de Frase: A Legacy to Irish Studies in Brazil', with a response by Professor Maureen Murphy, Hofstra University. The event was co-hosted by the School of English, Drama and Film and UCD International, and chaired by Professor Margaret Kelleher. The 2014 Lecture was given by Dr Beatriz Kops...
Penn State musicology instructor Lisa Jenkins talks about the history of Irish music and how it has become a worldwide phenomenon. Members of the Celtic band Callanish introduce their instruments and perform musical selections.
Riverdance is a theatrical show consisting mainly of traditional Irish music and dance. Featuring Irish dancing champions Jean Butler and Michael Flatley, and with a score composed by Limerick native Bill Whelan, it originated as an interval performance act during the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest. Shortly afterwards, husband and wife production team John McColgan and Moya Doherty expanded it into a stage show, which opened in Dublin on 9 February 1995.
Man, Woman and Child is a research and performance project devised and co-ordinated by Michael Fortune. This concert took place on Wednesday 22nd of October, 2014 and was brought to Limerick as part of Limerick City of Culture and the festival, Locating the Gothic and featured the singers Luke Cheevers, Niamh Parsons, John Tunney, Tim Lyons and Aileen Lambert. For “Locating the Gothic”, five of the original eight singers from the 2013 concert series performed songs of the supernatural, lost love, violence, death and despair. Below are the songs and running order. Further information on the song notes at www.manwomanandchild.ie Lunchtime Concert Programme 1: Twa Corbies (Tim Lyons, Child 26) 2: Jimmy Whalen (Aileen Lambert, Child 78) 3: Barbara Allen (Luke Cheevers, Child 8...
What's the story with the Irish civil War? Dr. Anne Dolan – Lecturer in modern Irish history TCD will speak about the nature and legacy of the Irish civil war. The consequence of violence at a political and at a personal level and in placing the Irish experience in a wider context. Moderator: Fiach Mac Conghail www.abbeytheatre.ie Produced & filmed by www.clickzoom.ie