Clare Wallace Bücher

Mapping the state of contemporary theatre from the 1990s to the present, this volume focuses upon the work of six major dramatists to emerge at the beginning of the 21st Marina Carr, Martin McDonagh, Conor McPherson, Sarah Kane, Mark Ravenhill, and David Greig. "This book is an achievement for what it tells us about individual playwrights, with sensitive judgements of each writer's oeuvre, as well as how they stand side by side. Wallace generously includes other critics' work on each playwright; indeed, this is a feature so that the book is a comprehensive study of the critical field, as well as a measured consideration of the primary work." --Emilie Pine, Irish University Review "Wallace's analysis straddles diverse theoretical perspectives, presenting evidence of complex textual practices in many works of the 'New Drama.' Suspect Cultures is a self-assured study that profiles some of the most significant plays of the last fifteen years, while articulating and explaining

This Critical Companion provides an analytical survey of his work, from his early plays such as Europe and The Architect through to more recent works Damascus, Dunsinane and Ramallah; it also considers the plays produced with Suspect Culture and his work for young audiences. As such it is the first book to provide a critical account of the full variety of his work and will appeal to students and fans of contemporary British theatre. Clare Wallace provides a detailed analysis of a broad selection of plays and their productions, reviews current discourses about his work and offers a framework for enquiry. The Companion features an interview with David Greig and a further three essays by leading academics offering a variety of critical perspectives. -- Publisher website.

This collection brings together the best of Northern Irish playwright Stewart Parker’s literary prose and journalism. These writings showcase his anticipation and knowledge of the changing cultural conditions of theater life and play-making in the closing decades of the twentieth-century. Alongside this alert cosmopolitan sensibility, Parker’s experience of living in and through Belfast’s self-inflicted wounding made him keenly aware of what happens when politics fails to deliver a democratic answer to the contradictory beliefs of ordinary citizens. His innate skepticism about politics is etched herein with feisty and unambivalent vigor.

Global Ireland brings together a selection of critical essays by the leading critics of Irish literature writing today. Contributors include Richard Kearney, Thomas Docherty, Jose Lanters, Jason King, and Rajeev Patke.

Stewart Parker is one of Northern Ireland’s most witty, eloquent, and astute playwrights, yet his work for television is little known. This collection gathers, for the first time, the bulk of his television drama, offering a unique and exciting opportunity to encounter another dimension to Parker’s oeuvre. The plays in this volume exhibit the range and variety of his drama, which combines comedy and tragedy, the challenge of political and social themes, and the exuberance of pure fantasy.

Monologue is a significant element in modern and postmodern theatre, exemplified by figures like Samuel Beckett and Harold Pinter. This collection features original essays by theatre scholars and practitioners that explore the complexities of monologue in contemporary drama and performance, focusing on narrative ambiguities and authenticity. It serves as a vital resource for understanding the evolving landscape of drama, performance, and subjectivity. The essays encourage a redefinition of critical frameworks, offering diverse perspectives that inspire further research. Despite some redundancies and less effective arguments, the carefully curated material promises to be a valuable asset for critics, scholars, students, and theater enthusiasts alike. Produced by Litteraria Pragensia at Prague University, this collection is part of a distinguished series known for its engaging and thought-provoking publications. Future offerings from Pragensia are highly anticipated. The editor, Clare Wallace, is a lecturer at Charles University and the University of New York, Prague, with a focus on contemporary Irish and British drama, having published works on notable authors such as Joyce and Marina Carr.