This collection of essays showcases the rich diversity of current writing about Irish theatre.
The volume includes perspectives from experts in scenography physical theatre dramaturgy and
stand-up comedy as well as academic contributions drawing from anthropology psychology
sociology gender studies and performance studies. Exploring plays events exhibitions
performances and rehearsal and realization processes the essays provide a stimulating
analysis of the languages and procedures of theatre in Ireland. The book demonstrates that
performance studies and practices are continuing to expand suggesting that Ireland's
text-centric theatre has begun to cast its net further afield and pointing to the rich
possibilities within Irish theatre scholarship and practice now and for the future.
