Ria Mooney The Life and Times of the Artistic Director of the Abbey Theatre, 1948-1963 |
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| Author:
| McGlone, James P. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7864-9362-3 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2014 |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $42.00 |
Book Description:
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Ria Mooney was a pioneer in the theatre, the first woman to serve as the resident producer of the National Theatre of Ireland (popularly referred to as The Abbey) between 1948 and 1963. She distinguished herself as an actress and director of some of the most important playwrights and performers of her time. But after leaving the Abbey, she has, for the most part, been overlooked in theatrical histories. In this work, Ria Mooney receives the notice she deserves as one of Ireland's most...
More DescriptionRia Mooney was a pioneer in the theatre, the first woman to serve as the resident producer of the National Theatre of Ireland (popularly referred to as The Abbey) between 1948 and 1963. She distinguished herself as an actress and director of some of the most important playwrights and performers of her time. But after leaving the Abbey, she has, for the most part, been overlooked in theatrical histories. In this work, Ria Mooney receives the notice she deserves as one of Ireland's most significant theatrical artists of the twentieth century.