From Farquhar to Field Day: Three Centuries of Music and Theatre in Derry~Londonderry

Derry~Londonderry has a distinctive cultural history which reflects its unique position in the history of Ireland. This ground-breaking book examines three centuries of music and theatre in the city highlighting the key figures and turning points in its cultural life. It documents the rich diversity of drama and concerts played out in the city's theatres and concert halls, from the birth of playwright George Farquhar in 1677 to performances by the Field Day Theatre Company and the cultural revival of the 1990s and beyond.

© 2011 THP Ireland (Ebook): 9780752480855

Release date

Ebook: 30 November 2011