Ten years ago, a response to the Abbey’s programme to mark the 1916 centenary launched the Waking the Feminists movement. Sarah Durcan was one of the organisers and she talks about a new book on the movement.
Mark O’Brien of the Abbey Theatre and Lynne Parker of Rough Magic argue that theatre is a cornerstone of Irish identity and economic potential. They call for a shift in how we value, support, and invest in the arts.
Smaller crowds, outdoor or online performances and no sense of intimacy. This is what's on the cards for Irish theatres as they begin to get back to work. Already under funding pressure, will Covid-19 impact the industry further?
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