Anna McMullan

@annamcmullan.bsky.social

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

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Jackie Lynam @jackielynam.bsky.social · 1d

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 · 3d

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 · 14d

“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 · 16d

‘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

www.thenerve.news/p/yvonne-bre...

‘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 · 17d

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.

cstonline.net/defending-th...

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…

cstonline.net

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Methuen Drama @methuendrama.bsky.social · 19d

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 · 28d

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:

www.lightingandsoundamerica.com/news/story.a...

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)

istr.ie

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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

whatsonreading.com/venues/museu...

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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

cuny.jobs

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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.

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/...

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

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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