Echoes down the corridor : Irish theatre - past, present and future

This collection of fourteen new essays explores Irish theatre from exciting new perspectives.

How has Irish theatre been received internationally – and, as the country becomes more multicultural, how will international theatre influence the development of drama in Ireland?

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? And is it time to remember less established Irish writers?

Drawing together a range of international experts, this book aims to answer these and many other important questions.