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Contemporary Theatre
In addition to learning from the classics, we also focus on developing
and presenting new writing for the stage. We present mainly British,
Irish, American and European contemporary work of a particular kind.
The choice of productions is influenced by several factors, not
least of which are:
- A use of dialogue which we consider to be pared, tight and resonant
- Significant possibilities for experimental and physical presentation
- Provocative exploration of cultural and moral values
- Lively narrative techniques
- Potential to influence the expression and practice of social
justice
- The ability to discuss humanity on a scale which is wide and
universal in character
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Audiences in Ireland are very aware of the style of theatre
developing abroad, especially in Britain, but don't get enough
opportunities to see it in Ireland.
We are interested in presenting such work to the Irish public
and also in developing Irish plays of this kind. |
Handbag by Mark Ravenhill was given its Irish
premiere in the Crypt Arts Centre in Jan 2000 and featured Patrick
O' Toole (above) as Phil. (Original Image from publicity material).
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