What is the significance of theatre and performance within Irish culture and history? How do we understand the impact and political potential of Irish theatre?

This innovative survey of theatre in Ireland covers a range of drama and performance, from the 17th century to the presentExpanding the field of Irish theatre to include mumming, wake games, prison protests and theatre riots, the book argues that Ireland''s longstanding association with performance illuminates key aspects of its cultural history and politics.

Foreword by Fiona Shaw


Format Häftad Omfång 96 sidor Språk Engelska Förlag Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Utgivningsdatum 2010-07-30 ISBN 9780230574625