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Conor McPherson (born 6 August 1971) is an Irish playwright, screenwriter and director of stage and film. In recognition of his contribution to world theatre, McPherson was awarded an honorary doctorate of literature in June 2013 by University College Dublin.
Conor McPherson is an Irish playwright and filmmaker, born in 1971 in Dublin. He has written and directed plays and films such as The Weir, The Eclipse, Saltwater and Artemis Fowl.
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Dec 6, 2023 · Conor McPherson, the greatest living Irish playwright, talks about his stage version of Cold War, a film by Paweł Pawlikowski. He also reflects on Ireland's cultural and social changes, his own drinking experience and his views on theatre as a ritual.
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Conor McPherson is an Irish playwright and director, known for The Eclipse, Saltwater and Artemis Fowl. He has won several awards and nominations for his works, including The Weir, The Shining City and The Seafarer.
- August 6, 1971
May 13, 2017 · GHOSTS AND DEVILS: MCPHERSON’S BIG HITS. The Weir (1997) The play that made McPherson’s name – starring Dervla Kirwan and Brian Cox, right – a blend of Irish folklore and ghost stories ...
Dec 16, 2022 · The playwright shares how his grandfather's stories inspired his classic play about ghosts and fairies, which is revived at The Abbey Theatre. The Weir features Downton Abbey's Brendan Coyle and runs until January 2023.
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Mar 4, 2020 · Conor McPherson, a Tony-nominated playwright, shares how he created Girl From the North Country, a musical featuring Dylan's songs in a Depression-era boarding house. He reveals his creative process, his connection with Dylan's music, and his vision for the show.
