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“Ireland's play slyly makes the case that it is not discrimination that ensures survival . . . but rather the ability to be two opposing things at once: Irish and British, politician and terrorist, even comedy and tragedy. If tragicomedy is the natural Irish form, Ireland makes his own inversion here, beginning with amused splutters, ending in hard gulps” Irish Times Eric Miller is a Belfast Loyalist. He believes his five-week old granddaughter is Gerry Adams. His family keep telling him to stop living in the past and fighting old battles that nobody cares about anymore, but his cultural heritage is under siege. He must act. David Ireland's black comedy takes one man's identity crisis to the limits as he uncovers the modern day complexity of Ulster Loyalism. Cyprus Avenue premiered at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin in 2016, before transferring to the Royal Court Theatre, The MAC in Belfast and The Public Theater in New York. It won Best New Play at the Irish Times Theatre Awards and the James Tait Black Prize for Drama, 2017. This edition features a new introduction by Professor Ondrej Pilny.

David Ireland's journey from a bullied asthmatic child to a renowned wildlife film producer is filled with thrilling escapades and near-death experiences. His passion for adventure leads him to confront the raw power of nature, from filming lions to swimming with sharks. Despite facing serious health challenges and life-threatening encounters, his instincts and respect for wildlife have kept him alive. This narrative offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the exhilarating and often perilous world of wildlife filmmaking, driven by a desire to share nature's wonders.

Set against the backdrop of the 1750s, this book explores the sociopolitical factors leading to the publication of a significant pamphlet. It delves into the historical context, analyzing the motivations behind its creation and the impact it had on contemporary thought and society. The narrative highlights key figures involved and the broader implications of the pamphlet on public discourse, making it a critical study for understanding the era's intellectual landscape.

Exploring themes of obsession and resilience, the narrative presents a haunting metaphor of love and consumption. The protagonist's intense emotions are illustrated through vivid imagery of devouring a heart, symbolizing a deep connection that defies mortality. This chilling yet poetic portrayal invites readers to reflect on the complexities of relationships, where passion intertwines with an unsettling sense of permanence. The unique perspective challenges conventional notions of love and vulnerability.

Exploring themes of shame and redemption, the narrative follows Luka, a newcomer to Alcoholics Anonymous, as he seeks guidance from seasoned member James. Their journey through the twelve steps reveals the complexities of recovery and the weight of their pasts. The play delves into male intimacy and the challenges of faith in oneself and others. David Ireland's work combines grim humor with poignant moments, capturing the struggles of two men as they confront their transgressions in the pursuit of a clean slate.

"An Oscar-winning American actor, and English director and a Northern Irish playwright are about to begin rehearsals for a new play -- one that could transform each of their careers. But when it turns out that they're not on the same page, the night threatens to spiral out of control. Power dynamics, cultural identity and the perils of being a woman in the entertainment industry; nothing is off limits in this pitch-black comedy from the award-winning playwright David Ireland."--

New release of modern classic from three times Miles Franklin winner. At the Puroil Refining Termitary and Grinding Works, on the swamplands of Botany Bay, men work in cramped spaces, in isolation, anonymity and alienation, cut off from the rest of humanity. Their only ways of escape and rebellion are their individual strangeness and their Sunday meetings with girls like Cinderella, Never on Sundays and Sandpiper.

This book explores the concept of incongruent film music, challenging the idea that this label only describes music that is inappropriate or misfitting for a film’s images and narrative. Defining incongruence as a lack of shared properties in the audiovisual relationship, this study examines various types of incongruence between a film and its music and considers the active role that it can play in the construction of a film’s meaning and influencing audience response. Synthesising findings from research in the psychology of music in multimedia, as well as from ideas sourced in semiotics, film music, and poststructuralist theory, this interdisciplinary book provides a holistic perspective that reflects the complexity of moments of film-music incongruence. With case studies including well-known films such as Gladiator and The Shawshank Redemption , this book combines scene analysis and empirical audience reception tests to emphasise the subjectivity, context-dependency, and multi-dimensionality inherent in identifying and interpreting incongruent film music.

Matthew, I don't give a f*** who's Irish and who's not. I'm just thinking about what's best for your career. And that's how themmuns in London'll see you. Calling yourself British just embarrasses them.The morning after his father's funeral, an unsure and still grief-stricken Matthew prepares to fly to London to audition for the prestigious drama school, RADA.When his painter-decorator Uncle Ray interrupts his private rendition of Richard III's opening monologue to offer some unwanted direction and dubious career advice, Matthew starts to doubt whether he should really be leaving Belfast in the first place.First presented by A Play, A Pie and A Pint at Òran Mór in May 2022. Not Now received its English premiere at the Finborough Theatre, London, in November 2022.Playwright David Ireland is the multi award-winning author of Cyprus Avenue .

Megachurch pastor Ireland details a step-by-step journey to rekindle readers' hearts for intimacy with God. He offers questionnaires and surveys designed to help readers assess and improve their spiritual conditions.