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Sullied Magnificence: The Theatre of Mark O'Rowe is a collection of essays that combines the voices of Mark O'Rowe's collaborators and critics with analysis by leading academics. It examines the role of the actor and director in monologue theatre. It questions the use of violence in O'Rowe's films and plays. It explores influences and inspirations, and provides a thorough introduction to the work of one of Ireland's most unique theatrical voices. It also takes a brief look at O'Rowe's work for film, as both writer and director, and the crossover effect this work has had on his plays.

As Ireland changes, how should we think about the works of familiar figures - writers like Synge, O'Casey, Friel, Murphy, Carr and McGuinness? Is the distinction between popular and literary drama tenable in a Celtic Tiger Ireland where the arts and economics are becoming increasingly intertwined.

This book analyses the relationship between Ancient Rome and Shakespeare across his histories, tragedies and comedies.

The Gate Theatre is one of Ireland's major theatres. It has plays by such figures as Brian Friel, Conor McPherson, and Denis Johnston - while also premiering significant works including unjustly-neglected female dramatists such as Mary Manning, Christine Longford, and Maura Laverty. It is the very first scholarly essay collection devoted to it.