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The Story of Ireland's National Theatre: The Abbey Theatre Dublin

The Story of Ireland's National Theatre: The Abbey Theatre Dublin

Byrne, Dawson

Hardcover

Historical FiguresGeneral World HistoryTheater History

ISBN10: 1432605909
ISBN13: 9781432605902
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 1 2005
Pages: 228
Weight: 1.11
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Story of Ireland's National Theatre: The Abbey Theatre Dublin is a comprehensive account of the origins, development, and legacy of the Abbey Theatre in Dublin, Ireland. Written by Dawson Byrne, a prominent theatre scholar and historian, the book traces the history of the Abbey Theatre from its founding in 1904 to the present day, exploring the key figures, productions, and controversies that have shaped the institution over the past century.The book begins with an overview of the cultural and political context in which the Abbey Theatre was established, highlighting the role of key figures such as W.B. Yeats, Lady Gregory, and John Millington Synge in shaping the theatre's artistic vision and mission. It then goes on to explore the early years of the Abbey Theatre, including its pioneering productions of plays by Synge, Sean O'Casey, and other Irish playwrights, as well as its struggles with censorship and political controversy.The book also examines the Abbey Theatre's evolution in the post-World War II era, including its efforts to modernize and diversify its programming, its collaborations with international artists and companies, and its ongoing commitment to promoting Irish culture and identity. Along the way, Byrne provides detailed analyses of some of the Abbey Theatre's most famous productions, including Synge's The Playboy of the Western World, O'Casey's Juno and the Paycock, and Brian Friel's Dancing at Lughnasa.Throughout the book, Byrne draws on a wealth of archival material, including letters, diaries, production records, and contemporary reviews, to provide a vivid and engaging portrait of the Abbey Theatre and its place in Irish cultural history. The Story of Ireland's National Theatre: The Abbey Theatre Dublin is an essential resource for anyone interested in Irish theatre, cultural history, or the history of theatre more broadly.1929. Contents: Irish Drama in Quest of a Home; The Theatre Royal Opera House; The Abbey Opens; The Abbey Players on Tour and at Home; The Playboy of the Western World; From the Parting of the Fays to the Death of Synge; John Millington Synge-A Review; Forward!; The Abbey Players������� First Visit to America; Winning Their Way; The St. John Ervine Episode at the Abbey; Changes of Management; Sensations and Successes; Sean O�������Casey; An Ancient and Some Moderns; The Year 1928; and Keeping in Touch with the Original Irish Players.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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