Patrick Lonergan Knihy

This book provides a detailed analysis of the development of Irish drama and theatre since the 1950s, focusing on key figures and companies, as well as major plays and performances.

The transformation of theatre through globalization is examined, highlighting how writers are leveraging international opportunities and reshaping audience perceptions. This study contextualizes these changes within Ireland's evolution since the early 1990s, offering insights into the dynamic interplay between cultural production and global influences.

The Theatre and Films of Martin McDonagh provides a definitive account of the career to date of this important world dramatist. It combines an analysis of all of his work with interviews, critical essays and material relating to the original productions, making it essential for practitioners, students and general readers.

How does theatre, one of the most ancient and physical arts, relate to the modern, dynamic technology that is social media? Used daily by many, social media has become one of the main mediums through which we present and perform our lives. In this timely introduction to the revealing relationship between theatre and social media, Patrick Lonergan considers social media as a performance space, analyses how theatre-makers' engagement with social media on and off stage affects elements of theatrical composition and reception, and explores the practical and conceptual implications of audiences interacting with professional productions through social media.

The book examines the intersection of theatre and social media, highlighting how contemporary technology influences theatrical practices and audience engagement. It explores social media as a performance space, analyzing its impact on theatrical composition and reception. Through case studies ranging from Shakespeare to Broadway, the author investigates how social media shapes the creation and perception of theatre, offering insights into new platforms and their potential to transform productions. This revised edition delves into the evolving dynamics between these two art forms.

This Element argues that the climate emergency requires a new approach to the study of theatre history - a suggestion that is developed through an analysis of the practice of theatrical revival during the Anthropocene era.

As Ireland changes, how should we think about the works of familiar figures - writers like Synge, O'Casey, Friel, Murphy, Carr and McGuinness? Is the distinction between popular and literary drama tenable in a Celtic Tiger Ireland where the arts and economics are becoming increasingly intertwined.