Fifty Key Irish Plays 1st Edition

Capture the spirit of Ireland’s stage with Fifty Key Irish Plays — 1st Edition by Shaun Richards, a compact, authoritative companion for students, theatre-makers, and curious readers alike. From the intimate Dublin drawing-room to the bold new stages of Belfast and Galway, this volume distils the plays that shaped modern Irish drama and continues to influence global theatre.

Inside you’ll find accessible, critically informed entries that place each play in its political, social, and cultural context. Richards examines canonical classics and contemporary breakthroughs, highlighting themes, dramatic form, and performance history while offering concise introductions to key playwrights and their aesthetic concerns. The book’s clear structure and engaging prose make complex ideas easy to navigate—ideal for coursework, rehearsal prep, or enriching your reading list.

More than a survey, this edition is a practical guide: it clarifies why particular works matter, how they speak to Ireland’s shifting identities, and what makes them resonant on stage today. Whether you’re researching Irish theatre history, planning a production, or discovering plays for the first time, this book provides fresh perspectives and reliable reference material.

Relevant to theatre communities across Ireland and beyond, Fifty Key Irish Plays is an essential resource for university libraries, drama departments, and anyone passionate about Irish storytelling. Order your copy of this first edition to deepen your understanding of the plays that define Irish drama and to bring richer context to every reading and performance. Add to your shelf today and let Ireland’s theatrical legacy inform your next creative or academic project.

Note: eBooks do not include supplementary materials such as CDs, access codes, etc.