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Contemporary Irish plays. - London : Bloomsbury Methuen Drama, (c)2015. - 1 online resource (xx, 376 pages) - Play Anthologies .

Includes bibliographies and index.

Freefall / Forgotten / Drum belly / Planet Belfast / Desolate heaven / The boys of Foley Street / Michael West -- Pat Kinevane -- Richard Dormer -- Rosemary Jenkinson -- Ailís Ní Ríain -- Louise Lowe.

Contemporary Irish Plays showcases the new drama that has emerged since 2008. Featuring a blend of established and emerging writers, the anthology shows how Irish writers are embracing new methods of theatre-making to explore exciting new themes - while also finding new ways to come to terms with the legacies of the Troubles and the Celtic Tiger. Freefall is a sharp, humorous and exhilarating look at the fragility of a human life, blending impressionistic beauty, poignancy and comedy. Forgotten features the interconnecting stories of four elderly people living in retirement homes and.



ISBN: 9781472576699

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB874599 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 018560311 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
English drama--21st century.
English drama--Irish authors.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic Books.

LC Class. No.: PR8865 / .C668 2015