Janet Moran

The Plough and the Stars review: The poverty of our era put centre stage

The Abbey’s latest production of Sean O’Casey’s Easter Rising drama brings his characters into the light of the present. During the centenary of the event, has it made a familiar play any more illuminating?

Culture shock: Is it really so hard to write about women?

From the male gaze to the female voice, it’s time to make a change

Review: Spinning

Deirdre Kinahan captures the claustrophobia of small town society and family life in a play that transcends its bleak premise

Behind the curtain: the dark arts of dramaturgy

Help the writer deliver the best play possible. Get the basics right early. Do very little for a successful show, then claim the credit. Welcome to the tricks of the dramaturg’s trade

Desire Under the Elms

Nineteenth-century New England comes closer to home in Corn Exchange’s austerely beautiful production of Eugene O’Neill’s tragedy

Taking the lead

A couple of stalled lives discover a whirl of motion in Fishamble’s charming two step

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