The year in theatre: At last, Ireland has lost its fear of new writing for the stage
We may be optimistic about a place that’s far more hospitable, where new writing could be the norm, not the exception
Jez Butterworth
The Ferryman at the Gaiety review: This British play about the Troubles sounds as if it was written using Wikipedia
Jez Butterworth seems intent on showing all his research with a list of Irish counties and reference to banshees
The Guide: The Ferryman, Jimmy Carr and other events to see, shows to book and ones to catch before they end
January 25th–31st: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week
The Hills of California star Laura Donnelly: ‘These days, being Northern Irish is seen for something in and of itself’
The Belfast-born actor – half of ‘British theatre’s coolest power couple’ – puts her success down in part to her determination to avoid being typecast
Tony Awards 2019: Northern Irish drama The Ferryman wins best play
The production, penned by James Bond co-writer Jez Butterworth, tells the tale of a former IRA man in Co Armagh during The Troubles
Britannia: A half-baked substitute for Game of Thrones
At a time when Britain’s identity is in crisis, Britannia belatedly attempts to construct one
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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