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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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Dan Rebellato @danrebellato.bsky.social · 7d
Just out. I've written a major report (with David Edgar) looking at the effect of Covid on British Theatre. You can download it here: www.britishtheatreconsortium.co.uk/britishtheat...
British Theatre Before and After Covid
www.britishtheatreconsortium.co.uk

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Dr Joseph Dunne-Howrie @drjdunnehowrie.bsky.social · 7d
My article 'Different Times, Same Culture War: Performing Otherness and the War on Woke' is published in the latest edition of Contemporary Theatre Review: Backpages 1/

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Backpages 35.2
Backpages is an opportunity for the academy to engage with theatre and performance practice with immediacy and insight, and for theatre workers and performance artists to engage critically and refl...
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Irish Council for Civil Liberties 🏳️‍🌈 @iccl.bsky.social · 9d
ICCL is saddened to hear of the passing of Margaretta D’Arcy. A fearless artist and activist for peace and human rights, may she rest in peace.

www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
Activist and artist Margaretta D’Arcy dies aged 91
Anti-war protester from Greenham Common to Shannon Airport had ‘life fully and purposefully lived’
www.irishtimes.com

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W. J. Davies @wjdavies.bsky.social · 10d
Just in time for Christmas, Exacting Clam comes along with its Dada special issue. I've an interview with translator Catherine Schelbert, @br0phy.bsky.social reviews a new Ashbery bio, and C J Patrick has some exquisite poems on show, plus more besides. www.exactingclam.com/issues/no-19...
No. 19 — Winter 2025 | Exacting Clam
The Discerning Mollusk’s Guide to Arts and Ideas: THE DADA ISSUE. Contributions by Liza Achilles, Terena Elizabeth Bell, Greg Bem, Eric Bies, Christopher Boucher, Ian Boulton, James Brophy, Niamh Mac ...
www.exactingclam.com

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Deirdre Flynn @deirdreflynn.bsky.social · 17d
Assistant Professor in Film Studies
Trinity College Dublin,

5 year Tenure track

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Assistant Professor in Film Studies at Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Recruiting now: Assistant Professor in Film Studies on jobs.ac.uk. Click for details and explore more academic job opportunities on the top job board
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Laura Salisbury @laurasalisbury.bsky.social · 19d
Niche UK academia question: does anyone have experience of producing accurate figures of how grants from charities contribute to university finances across a research cycle. The usual 'cost recovery' model produces anomalies. There must be other and more holistic ways of accounting for their value.

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Jackie Lynam @jackielynam.bsky.social · 24d
A beautiful tribute to Seán Rocks @dublinbookfest.bsky.social chaired brilliantly by
@paulashields.bsky.social with Kathleen MacMahon, Kevin Barry, Paula Meehan and Colm Mac Con Iomaire who finished the event with The Finnish Line which he said was a song of joy for Seán who was full of joy❤️

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History at Queen's University Belfast @qubhistory.bsky.social · 26d
AHRC Awards for PhD study in Arts and Humanities at QUB (starting Sept. 2026) are now advertised at www.qub.ac.uk/Study/postgr...
Photo of Lanyon Building at Queen's University Belfast

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Methuen Drama @methuendrama.bsky.social · Oct 27
“Reliably excellent.” – The Year's Work in Critical & Cultural Theory

Interested in contributing to the Methuen Drama Engage series, edited by Mark Taylor-Batty (@cupofassam.bsky.social) & Enoch Brater?

We’re welcoming proposals now. Details here: https://bit.ly/3T7T6tG
Methuen Drama Engage series Call for Proposals with book jackets

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THE NERVE @thenerve.news · Oct 25
‘She made us feel we could do whatever we want’: Yvonne Brewster, a giant of Black theatre, remembered by Nerve contributing editor @adjoa.andoh in conversation with Doña Croll

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‘She put food on all our tables’: Yvonne Brewster, a giant of black theatre remembered
The trailblazing director’s death earlier this month was largely ignored by the British media. Here the Bridgerton star Adjoa Andoh and fellow actor Doña Croll, recall a mentor and “great encourager”...
www.thenerve.news

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Jason Hazeley @jasonhazeley.bsky.social · Oct 24
Mark’s passion and precision is spot on. And so very vital. The WAC is a *stunning* resource. It must be allowed — empowered — to thrive. SHARE.

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DEFENDING THE WAC: MARK LEWISOHN LOOKS AT WHY RENEWED APPRECIATION IS URGENTLY REQUIRED
I was asked to write an op-ed piece saying why I think the BBC’s Written Archives Centre (WAC) is a unique and brilliant resource, which I can do because it’s both – and why, therefore…
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Methuen Drama @methuendrama.bsky.social · Oct 22
Matthew McFrederick's 'Staging Beckett in London' presents the first dedicated performance history of Samuel Beckett's drama in London theatre culture.

Available to read open access on Bloomsbury Collections: https://bit.ly/4neHuBG
#OAWeek

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David Collard @davidcollard.bsky.social · Oct 13
The 2025 Liverpool Irish Festival kicks off this Thursday 16th October and features a wide-ranging online conversation between myself and author/film-maker Eimear McBride. www.artscityliverpool.com/single-post/...
Liverpool Irish Festival 2025 programme of events
Liverpool Irish Festival returns to city venues next week with 10 days of cultural events and activities.The 2025 event runs from October 16-26, and this year has the theme ofLiverpool Irish Festival ...
www.artscityliverpool.com

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David Barbour @davidbarbour.bsky.social · Oct 11
Broadway and Off: Beckett-a-rama: Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter in an unlikely Godot and Stephen Rea rolling Krapp's Last Tape:

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Theatre in Review: Waiting for Godot (Hudson Theatre)/Krapp's Last Tape (NYU Skirball) - Lighting&Sound America Online News
How do you like your Samuel Beckett? Frothy and starry, or straight, no chaser? In New York this week, you have a choice: A slicked-up revival of Waiting for Godot, starring Hollywood's once and ...
www.lightingandsoundamerica.com

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Staging Beckett @stagingbeckett.bsky.social · Oct 8
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
www.bloomsburycollections.com

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ISTR @irishtheatreres.bsky.social · Oct 3
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 · Oct 3
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

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Ink and watercolor of James Joyce

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Francesca Coppa @fcoppa.bsky.social · Sep 27
What can I say? Made for me! Take my money! Gen X represent!

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Mathew Lyons @mathewlyons.bsky.social · Sep 27
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 · Sep 27
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 · Sep 17
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 · Sep 17
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 · Sep 17
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 · Sep 16
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 · Sep 15
📣 📣 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 · Sep 12
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’
mailchi.mp

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The Museum of English Rural Life @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.

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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:

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

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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...
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