Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the course students should:
be familiar with a range of contemporary Irish plays; be aware of issues of representation, convention and innovation in contemporary Irish theatre;
be able to discuss and write critically about contemporary theatre practice in Ireland;
be familiar with current sources on contemporary Irish theatre.
Indicative Module Content:
List of Seminars
21/01 Introduction (EJ)
28/01 The Weir by Conor McPherson (EJ)
04/02 The Beauty Queen of Leenane by Martin McDonagh (EJ)
11/02 The Mai by Marina Carr (SH)
THEATRE VISIT: TBC
All students are expected to draft a review prior to their SGT.
18/02 One Upon a Time & Not So Long Ago by Bisi Adigun (EJ)
25/02 Override Stacy Gregg (AT)
03/03 Performance Review (EJ)
Theatre Review due 06/03 at 14:00: Deliver to Drama and Film Studies Administrator, Newman Building
Reading Weeks
24/03 The Factory Girls by Frank McGuinnesss (EJ)
31/03 Howie The Rookie by Mark O’Rowe (EJ)
07/04 I know my Own Heart by Emma Donoghue (SH)
14/04 A Woman in Progress by Panti Bliss (CM)
21/04 Conclusion/Overview (EJ)