The Methuen Drama Guide to Contemporary Irish Playwrights

This is THE authoritative single-volume guide examining the work of the 25 best Irish playwrights from the 1960s to the present, including Tom Murphy, Sebastian Barry, Marina Carr, Brian Friel, Thomas Kilroy, Martin McDonagh, Frank McGuinness, Mark O'Rowe, Christina Reid, Enda Walsh with insight and essays from an international team of leading scholars.

Each chapter is devoted entirely to a playwright, providing unrivaled coverage to convey the full breadth, vitality and development of their theatrical work. The guide features a biographical introduction, a discussion of the playwright's unique style, dramaturgical concerns and a concise analysis of each of their published play plus a listing of premieres, the play's critical reception, and a select list of critical works.