David Ireland Bücher

“Ireland's play slyly makes the case that it is not discrimination that ensures survival . . . but rather the ability to be two opposing things at once: Irish and British, politician and terrorist, even comedy and tragedy. If tragicomedy is the natural Irish form, Ireland makes his own inversion here, beginning with amused splutters, ending in hard gulps” Irish Times Eric Miller is a Belfast Loyalist. He believes his five-week old granddaughter is Gerry Adams. His family keep telling him to stop living in the past and fighting old battles that nobody cares about anymore, but his cultural heritage is under siege. He must act. David Ireland's black comedy takes one man's identity crisis to the limits as he uncovers the modern day complexity of Ulster Loyalism. Cyprus Avenue premiered at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin in 2016, before transferring to the Royal Court Theatre, The MAC in Belfast and The Public Theater in New York. It won Best New Play at the Irish Times Theatre Awards and the James Tait Black Prize for Drama, 2017. This edition features a new introduction by Professor Ondrej Pilny.

"An Oscar-winning American actor, and English director and a Northern Irish playwright are about to begin rehearsals for a new play -- one that could transform each of their careers. But when it turns out that they're not on the same page, the night threatens to spiral out of control. Power dynamics, cultural identity and the perils of being a woman in the entertainment industry; nothing is off limits in this pitch-black comedy from the award-winning playwright David Ireland."--

New release of modern classic from three times Miles Franklin winner. At the Puroil Refining Termitary and Grinding Works, on the swamplands of Botany Bay, men work in cramped spaces, in isolation, anonymity and alienation, cut off from the rest of humanity. Their only ways of escape and rebellion are their individual strangeness and their Sunday meetings with girls like Cinderella, Never on Sundays and Sandpiper.

Matthew, I don't give a f*** who's Irish and who's not. I'm just thinking about what's best for your career. And that's how themmuns in London'll see you. Calling yourself British just embarrasses them.The morning after his father's funeral, an unsure and still grief-stricken Matthew prepares to fly to London to audition for the prestigious drama school, RADA.When his painter-decorator Uncle Ray interrupts his private rendition of Richard III's opening monologue to offer some unwanted direction and dubious career advice, Matthew starts to doubt whether he should really be leaving Belfast in the first place.First presented by A Play, A Pie and A Pint at Òran Mór in May 2022. Not Now received its English premiere at the Finborough Theatre, London, in November 2022.Playwright David Ireland is the multi award-winning author of Cyprus Avenue .

Megachurch pastor Ireland details a step-by-step journey to rekindle readers' hearts for intimacy with God. He offers questionnaires and surveys designed to help readers assess and improve their spiritual conditions.

Sadie has a one-night stand with the new office temp, Joao, but it develops into something much more serious when Joao reveals he's in love with her. Sadie is flattered but she has a long history of terrible relationships. She wonders if it's even possible for her to be happy in love? To answer that question, she calls upon her long dead uncle Red and her abusive ex-husband Clark, as well as her new therapist Mairead. Together they help her face some horrifying truths she's kept hidden for too long.Lyric Theatre Belfast, in association with Stephen Rea's Field Day Theatre Company, bring this powerful new play to the stage, to be broadcast on BBC Four as part of BBC Arts 'Lights up' for the new Culture in Quarantine Season – a celebration of British theatre, bringing newly-recorded staged productions from UK theatres to audiences across television, radio, iPlayer and BBC Sounds.Directed by Conleth Hill (Lord Varys, Game of Thrones ) it stars award-winning actress Abigail McGibbon.

The narrative follows Anthea Hunt's journey from her conception through to her sexual awakening, exploring themes of identity and self-discovery. It delves into the complexities of her experiences, capturing her growth and the transformative moments that shape her life. The story is marked by its imaginative approach, offering a deep and thought-provoking look at personal evolution and the nuances of human sexuality.

David Ireland's journey from a bullied asthmatic child to a renowned wildlife film producer is filled with thrilling escapades and near-death experiences. His passion for adventure leads him to confront the raw power of nature, from filming lions to swimming with sharks. Despite facing serious health challenges and life-threatening encounters, his instincts and respect for wildlife have kept him alive. This narrative offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the exhilarating and often perilous world of wildlife filmmaking, driven by a desire to share nature's wonders.