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Anna McMullan

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Prof Emerita uni Reading. Samuel Beckett, theatre and arts, Irish theatre.

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Staging Beckett @stagingbeckett.bsky.social · 2d

www.bloomsburycollections.com/monograph?do...

Delighted to announce this open access book on Staging Beckett in London by Matt McFrederick - fascinating look at Beckett’s London Theatre homes Congrats Matt!

Staging Beckett in London

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ISTR @irishtheatreres.bsky.social · 7d

ISTR seeks to elect three new members to the Executive Committee istr.ie/istr-electio...

ISTR ELECTIONS 2025 - Irish Society for Theatre Research

ISTR seeks nominations to elect three members to the Executive Committee (2026-2030)

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What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 7d

Never-before-seen papers from beloved author James Joyce, part of @uorspeccoll.bsky.social's remarkable new Solange and Stephen James Joyce Collection, will form the free exhibition, James Joyce: Enigmas and Puzzles.

Opens 7 Oct at @themerl.bsky.social

whatsonreading.com/venues/museu...

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Francesca Coppa @fcoppa.bsky.social · 12d

What can I say? Made for me! Take my money! Gen X represent!

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Mathew Lyons @mathewlyons.bsky.social · 13d

I’m desperately sad to hear that Tony Harrison has died. He was one of the first poets I ever saw read – in Leeds in the 1980s. But also, his was such a unique and powerful voice, and his blend of classicism and class consciousness remains potent - although he was much more than that as a poet.

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David Benedict @eggsbened.bsky.social · 13d

Tony Harrison’s 1977 The Mysteries was a massive @nationaltheatre.org.uk hit that I missed. But I loved his adaptation of Victor Hugo’s Le Roi s’amuse, better known as Verdi’s Rigoletto. It was a flop but I’ve never forgotten it, esp. Richard Eyre’s staging and Bob Crowley’s set.
Tony Harrison RIP.

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Toby Bartels @tobybartels.bsky.social · 22d

After you log in, instead of clicking to accept the terms, edit the URL (or open a new tab) to go directly to www.academia.edu/settings which (at least currently) is not giving the pop-up to accept the new terms. At the bottom of that page, you can delete your account.

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 22d

October’s @mexico_and_below book choice is Perfection by the Italian writer Vincenzo Latronico translated by Sophie Hughes and published by the mighty @fitzcarraldoeditions We meet 6:30pm Wed 15th Oct @noalibisbookstore All are welcome. Just read the book and come along. Books 10% off in store.

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Céline Thobois-Gupta @celinethoboisgupta.bsky.social · 23d

Check out @tlrhub.bsky.social's excellent programme for the Arts & Humanities Research Festival kicking off on Monday 22 September at 10 am with a conversation between Nicholas Johnson and Gina Moxley about their exciting @dublintheatrefest.bsky.social show.

All free, all welcome.

www.tcd.ie

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Michael Lobel @mlobelart.bsky.social · 23d

My department at Hunter College, which combines studio art & art history, has posted a job listing for an assistant professor of ceramics. The application deadline is in two weeks, on October 1st. Please share widely, thanks! cuny.jobs/new-york-ny/...

Jobs | City University of New York

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Deirdre Flynn @deirdreflynn.bsky.social · 25d

📣 📣 The CFP for IASIL 2026 is now LIVE! 📣 📣

Pázmány Péter Catholic University (PPCU) Budapest – 6-10 July 2026
Translating Ireland

The deadline for receipt of abstracts is Friday, November 28, 2025.

#IrishStudies #Translation #IrishLiterature

Full CFP:
www.iasil.org/2025/09/conf...

Pls share

CONFERENCE 2026: Pázmány Péter Catholic University (PPCU) Budapest – 6-10 July 2026 – International Association for the Study of Irish Literatures

www.iasil.org

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ISTR @irishtheatreres.bsky.social · 28d

Workshops at University of Galway:

Quantitative Approaches to Creativity: Culture and Policymaking
24-25 Sept

Organised by @miriamhaughton.bsky.social & Prof David O'Shaughnessy
Keynotes: Prof Karol J Borowiecki & Prof Paul Bonin-Rodriguez

Register by 17 Sept
More info:
mailchi.mp/749f534a9bc7...

Workshop: ‘Quantitative Approaches to Creativity: Culture and Policymaking’

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The Museum of English Rural Life (MERL) @themerl.bsky.social · Sep 10

All our Oct-Dec events are now live on our website!

We've got James Joyce. We've got Jane Austen. We've got an 18+ LATE. And many more reasons why you should make the trip to Reading.

merl.reading.ac.uk/whats-on/aut...

Autumn 2025 at The Museum of English Rural Life.

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Greenpeace UK @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social · Sep 8

Tell Keir Starmer protesting isn't a crime:

action.greenpeace.org.uk/protect-the-...

If you agree the govt should not strip away our right to protest, add your name

action.greenpeace.org.uk

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Roberta Mock @robertamock.bsky.social · Sep 7

📢 We're looking for a Lecturer in Cinematography at @royalholloway.bsky.social (0.5 FTE, Fixed Term for 12 months)

Please apply by 23:59 on 11 September 2025.

jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...

Job Opportunity at Royal Holloway University of London: Lecturer in Cinematography (Teaching Focus)

Part-Time (0.5 FTE), Fixed Term for 12 monthsThe Department of Media Arts at Royal Holloway, University of London, wishes to recruit a lecturer to teach cinematography and camera-based topics on its h...

jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk

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Druid Theatre @druidtheatre.bsky.social · Sep 1

Druid seeks a Producer

The Producer plays a pivotal, senior role in co-ordinating and managing productions, projects, and literary development on national and international tour.

For more information, please visit our website: tinyurl.com/36mfnfvf

Deadline: Mon 22 Sep

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The Irish Cultural Centre @irishculturalcentr.bsky.social · Aug 26

🔥Beckett like you’ve never seen him before

Join us at The Irish Cultural Centre on Fri 12 Sep at 8pm for the UK launch of Not Beckett: The Plays. 5 brilliant Irish writers bring Samuel Beckett’s ideas to life in live readings + discussion. 7.30pm
irishculturalcentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

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Anna McMullan @annamcmullan.bsky.social · Aug 22

So well deserved - hope you are celebrating over this holiday weekend!

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Graeae Theatre Company @graeaetheatre.bsky.social · Aug 14

We’ve launched a new Membership Scheme!

Join us as a Member, Ambassador, or Legend starting from £5 a month and help us keep creating bold, radical and accessible theatre now and in the future.

Find out more on our How to Donate page: graeae.org/support-us/h...

Beige background with a collage of production photos. Text reads Grey eye, we create radical theatre, placing access at the heart of our work. Membership schemes.

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Brian Goldstone @brian-goldstone.bsky.social · Aug 10

Last month, Anas al-Sharif sounded the alarm on starvation in Gaza. Israel accused him of terrorism.

"We warned this felt like a precursor to justify assassination," said Jodie Ginsberg of the Committee to Protect Journalists.

Today he was killed in a targeted strike on a tent housing reporters.

Israel murders five Al Jazeera staff in Gaza, including Anas al-Sharif

Al-Sharif was killed along with Mohammed Qreiqeh two cameramen and an assistant in an Israeli attack on Gaza City.

www.aljazeera.com

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Anna McMullan @annamcmullan.bsky.social · Jul 31

Devastated to hear this - Seán was a brilliant broadcaster and advocate for the arts and also wonderful actor - Raphael Couglan in Portia Couglan 1996 and Michael Collins at the Peacock same year 💔

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ISTR @irishtheatreres.bsky.social · Jul 30

CFP: 34th Annual CDE Conference, Prague (Czech Republic), 4-7 June 2026.

Abstract deadline 15 September 2025: contemporarydrama.de/home-news/cd...

Call for Papers: 34th Annual CDE Conference

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THISISPOPBABY @thisispopbaby.bsky.social · Jul 28

A gorgeous feature interview with FELISPEAKS, covering all things Octopus Children, coming to Project Arts Centre as part of Dublin Fringe Festival this September. Tickets selling fast!

www.irishtimes.com/culture/stag...

FeliSpeaks: Life as a ‘black, Irish, queer culchie’

Felicia Olusanya, aka FeliSpeaks, has created a show with thisispopbaby for the Dublin Fringe, exploring what it is like to grow up as a ‘queer black Irish midlands culchie’

www.irishtimes.com

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Terri Paddock @terripaddock.bsky.social · Jul 24

Isabella Nefar will reprise her role in My English Persian Kitchen, Hannah Khalil’s play inspired by an original true story by cookery author Atoosa Sepehr, directed by Chris White.

The production returns to @sohotheatre.bsky.social from 30 Sep-11 Oct before touring to Bristol, Dublin & Belfast.

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RTÉ Brainstorm @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · Jul 14

6 highlights from the Galway Arts Festival back pages. @barryhoulihan.bsky.social @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social
looks at some of the favourites featured in the festival’s oral history project www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

6 highlights from the Galway Arts Festival back pages

An oral history of the festival sees artists discussing events which have since become favourites among audiences who saw them live

www.rte.ie

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THISISPOPBABY @thisispopbaby.bsky.social · Jul 9

Announcing: OCTOPUS CHILDREN by FELISPEAKS atDublin Fringe Festival💥

Written by FELISPEAKS, Octopus Children follows Young Felicia coming of age as a queer, ‘Black Irish midlands culchie’ grappling with their identity, led by a wise guide: The Octopus.

Book now: www.fringefest.com/fest.../what...

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Dept of English and Related Literature at Uni of York @uoyenglishrl.bsky.social · Jul 7

Congratulations to Emilie Morin on the publication of her biography of Suzanne Beckett, offering the first full portrait of this elusive figure. It is free to download for the next two weeks tinyurl.com/54n3ztmv

Suzanne Dumesnil, Suzanne Beckett

Cambridge Core - English Literature 1900-1945 - Suzanne Dumesnil, Suzanne Beckett

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Roberta Mock @robertamock.bsky.social · Jun 20

📢 We have a full time Lecturer in Creative Writing post open at @royalholloway.bsky.social (fixed term for 10 months). Apply by midnight on 3 July ✍🏻

jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...

Job Opportunity at Royal Holloway University of London: Lecturer in Creative Writing (Teaching Focus)

Full-Time, 10 month Fixed-TermApplications are invited for the post of Lecturer in Creative Writing in the Department of English.The successful candidate will join a team of prize-winning writers and ...

jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk

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RADAC @radac.bsky.social · Jun 19

[COLL] 19-21.06.25 / Konstanz
New Stages for Sex, Gender and Sexuality in Contemporary Theatre
5 RADAC members (@anjahartl.bsky.social, X. Lemoine, @chris-megson.bsky.social, A. Rousseau & @ecco0210.bsky.social) participate in the annual congress of our sister society, CDE!
cde-2025.de/programme/

Programme - CDE 2025

Programme You can download the programme here. Programme33rd Annual CDE Conference, Konstanz (Germany), 19-22June 2025New Stages for Sex, Gender and Sexuality inContemporary Theatre Thursday, 19 June0...

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · Jun 18

Sadly, there’ll be no Mexico and Below Book Group in July but August’s read is a cracker. German writer, Benedict Wells’ “The End of Loneliness” translated by Charlotte Collins. We meet Aug 20th at 6:30pm at No Alibis. Everyone welcome. Just read the book (available 10% off in store) and join us.

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