The annual Brian Friel Lecture: Conor McPherson in conversation

Playwright Conor McPherson, born in Dublin and educated at University College Dublin, began writing and directing while a student. His acclaimed plays include The Weir, The Seafarer, The Night Alive, Shining City, Girl from the North Country (with Bob Dylan), and Port Authority, among others. His stage adaptions include Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya, Strindberg’s The Dance of Death, Du Maurier’s The Birds, Pawlikowski’s Cold War (with Elvis Costello), and Kroetz’s The Nest. His work has earned numerous honours, including the Laurence Olivier Award, Evening Standard Award, New York Critics Circle Award, and five Tony Award nominations to name a few.

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