Contemporary Ireland in Theatre and Performance

3 credit hours · Undergraduate

This course explores Irish theatre and performance from the late nineteenth century to the present, beginning with foundational institutions such as the Gaiety Theatre (1871), the Irish Literary Theatre (1899), and the Irish National Theatre Society (1904). It examines the principal traditions that have shaped Irish theatre and performance, situating them within the broader context of European and world drama. Additionally, the course considers the significant role theatre and performance have played in Irish culture and society, serving as both a mirror and a catalyst for social, political, and artistic change.