Brian Friel, an Irish playwright and director, is celebrated for his works that delve into Irish identity and history. His plays are distinguished by their poetic language, complex characters, and profound explorations of memory and loss. Friel's writing approach is marked by a keen observation of human nature and an unwavering interest in how the past shapes the present. His innovative dramatic contributions have left an indelible mark on modern theater.
Henry's fleet played a major - if often unrecognised - part in enabling the king to come within reach of final victory in the Hundred Years War against France. Ian Friel explores everything from shipboard food to how crews and their ships sailed and fought, and takes an in-depth look at the royal ships.
This third collection by Brian Friel contains two original works: Performances, which considers the relationship between the private life and public work of the composer Leos Janacek;
This fourth collection of Brian Friel's work contains:The London Vertigo (after Macklin) (1992) (January)A Month in the Country (after Turgenev) (1992) (August) Wonderful Tennessee (1993) Molly Sweeney (1994) Give Me Your Answer, Do! (1997)
The play delves into the complex interplay between Leos Janácek's personal life and his professional achievements, highlighting his intense passion for a married woman significantly younger than him. It explores themes of love, creativity, and the struggles of an artist, culminating in Janácek's late-career resurgence. Premiering at the Gate Theatre in Dublin in 2003, the performance captures the emotional depth and artistic fervor of the composer’s life.
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This fifth collection of Brian Friel's work contains:Uncle Vanya (after Chekhov) (1998) The Yalta Game (after Chekhov) (2001) The Bear (after Chekhov) (2002) Afterplay (after 2002) Performances (2003) The Home Place (2005) Hedda Gabler (after Ibsen) (2005)
But in this era of unrest at the dawn of Home Rule, their seemingly serene life is threatened by the arrival of Christopher's English cousin, who unwittingly ignites deep animosity among the villagers of Ballybeg. The Home Place premiered at the Gate Theatre, Dublin, in February 2005.
Set in Londonderry in 1970, this gripping drama by the acclaimed author of Faith Healer and Translations explores the ongoing Irish "troubles" that plague the country to this day.
A collection of six plays by Irish playwright Brian Friel.
Throughout the remote and forgotten corners of the British Isles, Frank Hardy offers the promise of redemption to the sick and the suffering. But his is an unreliable gift, a dangerous calling which brings him into conflict with his wife Grace and his manager Teddy.