Clare Wallace Knihy

Mapping the state of contemporary theatre from the 1990s to the present, this volume focuses upon the work of six major dramatists to emerge at the beginning of the 21st Marina Carr, Martin McDonagh, Conor McPherson, Sarah Kane, Mark Ravenhill, and David Greig. "This book is an achievement for what it tells us about individual playwrights, with sensitive judgements of each writer's oeuvre, as well as how they stand side by side. Wallace generously includes other critics' work on each playwright; indeed, this is a feature so that the book is a comprehensive study of the critical field, as well as a measured consideration of the primary work." --Emilie Pine, Irish University Review "Wallace's analysis straddles diverse theoretical perspectives, presenting evidence of complex textual practices in many works of the 'New Drama.' Suspect Cultures is a self-assured study that profiles some of the most significant plays of the last fifteen years, while articulating and explaining

This Critical Companion provides an analytical survey of his work, from his early plays such as Europe and The Architect through to more recent works Damascus, Dunsinane and Ramallah; it also considers the plays produced with Suspect Culture and his work for young audiences. As such it is the first book to provide a critical account of the full variety of his work and will appeal to students and fans of contemporary British theatre. Clare Wallace provides a detailed analysis of a broad selection of plays and their productions, reviews current discourses about his work and offers a framework for enquiry. The Companion features an interview with David Greig and a further three essays by leading academics offering a variety of critical perspectives. -- Publisher website.