Focusing on Martin McDonagh's extensive body of work, this introduction provides critical insights and contextual analysis essential for understanding his career. It features detailed examinations of various productions and includes an exclusive interview with the director of his latest stage work, offering a unique perspective on McDonagh's creative process and contributions to theater.
This guide offers a comprehensive account of British theatre from the 1960s to the present day. Placing critical commentary at the heart of its analysis, it explores how theatre critics and scholars have sought to understand and write about modern theatre, from the earliest reviews to revivals appearing decades later.
Theatrical Contexts for Contemporary English and Irish Drama
Focusing on modern theatrical adaptations, this book examines how classic plays are reinterpreted in contemporary British and Irish settings. It highlights the political and cultural implications of these shifts, revealing resonances between the original texts and their new contexts. Through the works of notable playwrights like Martin McDonagh and Sarah Kane, the analysis covers both famous and lesser-known adaptations. Additionally, it provides commentary on significant twentieth-century events in Britain and Ireland, making it a valuable resource for theatre enthusiasts and scholars alike.