ISTR @irishtheatreres.bsky.social · 05/06/2026Kurt Taroff (QUB) kicks off one of our final panels with his reflections on the valorisation of practice as/and research in (mainly UK) higher education. 100
ISTR @irishtheatreres.bsky.social · 05/06/2026It’s time for our postgraduate panels. Wendy Malone (DkiT) is discussing theatre’s representation of the Limerick Soviet. 100
ISTR @irishtheatreres.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Our first keynote: we have Andy Henry and Victoria Bianchi on the hidden histories of performance at Glasgow Green. 110
ISTR @irishtheatreres.bsky.social · 04/06/2026We kick off Panel 1 with a reflection from @dmulrooney.bsky.social on her two decades of scholarship exploring and excavating Irish dance herstories. 100
ISTR @irishtheatreres.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Orla McDonagh (TUD) gives the opening address on the conference theme: “Stages of Knowledge: Site, Struggle, and Transformation” 010
ISTR @irishtheatreres.bsky.social · 04/06/2026We’re excited to be welcoming our attendees to TU Dublin today for our annual conference. It’s muggy, it’s close, it’s perfect weather for listening to bright ideas. 100
ISTR @irishtheatreres.bsky.social · 13/05/2026We are delighted to announce the first reviews of An Chluas / The Ear: The Theatre Reviewing Pages of the Irish Society for Theatre Research Our Managing Editor, Trish McTighe, introduces these reviews istr.ie/an-chluas-ed...istr.ieAn Chluas / The Ear - introducing our first reviewsManaging Editor Trish McTighe introduces the first publications of An Chluas/The Ear, the ISTR Reviewing Pages 031
ISTR @irishtheatreres.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Our AGM is today, 12 May, 1-2pm. All welcome, please register via TINYURL.COM/3N8RUWWN 000
ISTR @irishtheatreres.bsky.social · 27/03/2026This #WorldTheatreDay we wish to express our support of the Global Arts Pact, jointly led by International Federation for Theatre Research and Performance Studies International istr.ie/global-arts-... For more information and to get involved, contact: global-pact@psi-web.orgistr.ieStatement in support of the GLOBAL ARTS PACT - Irish Society for Theatre ResearchAn expression of support for the Global Arts Pact, jointly led by the International Federation for Theatre Research and Performance Studies international. 010
ISTR @irishtheatreres.bsky.social · 01/03/2026You can still register for this evening's webinar - see you at 6pm! 000
Reposted by ISTRDr Marina Cano @drmarinacano.bsky.social · 26/02/2026📢 BOOK GIVEAWAY ends next week: Share this post to win 1 free copy of *Theatrical Afterlives: Nineteenth-Century Women’s Novels on the Stage* (OUP March 2026). global.oup.com/academic/pro... #JaneAusten #WutheringHeights @ncsascholars.bsky.social @19birkbeck.bsky.social @l19cmanmet.bsky.social 288
ISTR @irishtheatreres.bsky.social · 24/02/2026The first ISTR webinar of the year is this Sunday 1st March at 6pm, discussing the topic 'Is it time to bring back the Irish Theatre Awards?' Our panel – Esosa Ighodaro, Anne Clarke and Luke Casserly – will be in conversation with Dr Miriam Haughton. Free registration: tinyurl.com/ynnpc6hetickettailor.comSelect tickets – ISTR Webinar - 'Is It Time to Bring Back the Irish Theatre Awards?' – ZoomISTR Webinar - 'Is It Time to Bring Back the Irish Theatre Awards?' – Zoom, Sun 1 Mar 2026 - Webinar hosted by the Irish Society For Theatre Research 011
ISTR @irishtheatreres.bsky.social · 26/01/2026Conference proposals for ISTR 2026 are due THIS SATURDAY, 31 January This year's conference takes place on 4-5 June in TU Dublin's Grangegorman Campus, under the theme 'Stages of Knowledge: Site, Struggle, and Transformation' istr.ie/istr-confere...istr.ieISTR Conference 2026 - Irish Society for Theatre ResearchISTR 2026 Conference | Stages of Knowledge: Site, Struggle, and Transformation | 4-5 June in TU Dublin's Grangegorman Campus 001
ISTR @irishtheatreres.bsky.social · 19/01/2026Ahead of the release of the Brennan Report, ISTR President and Vice-President offer context and ask questions. istr.ie/brennan-repo...istr.ieComment: Ahead of the Brennan Report - Irish Society for Theatre ResearchA commentary on the Brennan Report from the President and Vice-President of the Irish Society for Theatre Research. 021
ISTR @irishtheatreres.bsky.social · 14/01/2026ISTR Conference CFP reminder - proposals are due by Saturday 31 January TU Dublin Grangegorman, 4-5 June Full details via our website: istr.ie/istr-confere...istr.ieISTR Conference 2026 - Irish Society for Theatre ResearchISTR 2026 Conference | Stages of Knowledge: Site, Struggle, and Transformation | 4-5 June in TU Dublin's Grangegorman Campus 001
ISTR @irishtheatreres.bsky.social · 18/11/2025@researchireland.ie Pathway Programme 2026 now open. The programme supports 'postdoctoral researchers [holding PhD for 2 years] from all research disciplines [incl. AHSS] to develop their track record and transition to become independent research leaders.' Deadline for HEI nomination: 20 Feb, 2026. 000
ISTR @irishtheatreres.bsky.social · 10/11/2025Delighted also to announce that the 2026 New Scholars Prize competition is now open! The winner receives: - €150 - Waived fee for the 2026 ISTR conference - Peer mentorship by a scholar in a related field Papers are due on 5 February 2026. Full details on this call: istr.ie/new-scholars...istr.ieNew Scholars Prize 2026 – Call for Papers - Irish Society for Theatre ResearchThe 2026 call for the ISTR annual New Scholars Prize, deadline 5 February 2026. 110
ISTR @irishtheatreres.bsky.social · 10/11/2025We are delighted to announce that ISTR 2026 takes place at TU Dublin, Grangegorman (@tudublin.bsky.social) on 4-5 June, under the theme Stages of Knowledge: Site, Struggle, and Transformation. Welcoming presentations, workshops, performances & practice-based engagements: istr.ie/istr-confere...istr.ieISTR Conference 2026 - Irish Society for Theatre ResearchISTR 2026 Conference | Stages of Knowledge: Site, Struggle, and Transformation | 4-5 June in TU Dublin's Grangegorman Campus 153
ISTR @irishtheatreres.bsky.social · 03/10/2025ISTR seeks to elect three new members to the Executive Committee istr.ie/istr-electio...istr.ieISTR ELECTIONS 2025 - Irish Society for Theatre ResearchISTR seeks nominations to elect three members to the Executive Committee (2026-2030) 012
ISTR @irishtheatreres.bsky.social · 01/10/2025Ahead of next week's Budget 2026 Announcement, we have commissioned two short essays by key theatre practitioners from the Island of Ireland, as per our constitutional aim to monitor and review the stability and health of the Irish theatre sector. istr.ie/commissioned...istr.ieCommissioned Short Essays - Irish Society for Theatre ResearchThe Irish Society for Theatre Research commissions short essays per our constitutional aim to monitor and review the stability and health of the Irish theatre sector, and to offer support through research-led consultation and engagement. 111
ISTR @irishtheatreres.bsky.social · 12/09/2025Workshops 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...mailchi.mpWorkshop: ‘Quantitative Approaches to Creativity: Culture and Policymaking’ 032
ISTR @irishtheatreres.bsky.social · 31/07/2025Very sad news. Rest in peace, Seán Rocks. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. www.rte.ie/news/ireland...rte.ieBroadcaster and actor Seán Rocks dies aged 63Broadcaster and actor Seán Rocks, the voice of Arena on RTÉ Radio 1, has died aged 63. 070
ISTR @irishtheatreres.bsky.social · 30/07/2025CFP: 34th Annual CDE Conference, Prague (Czech Republic), 4-7 June 2026. Abstract deadline 15 September 2025: contemporarydrama.de/home-news/cd...mailchi.mpCall for Papers: 34th Annual CDE Conference 011
ISTR @irishtheatreres.bsky.social · 06/06/2025The third paper in Music and Cultural Mythologies is “Perpetuating cultural hegemony from the British Empire to AI: the case of bagpipes” by Cassandre Balosso-Bardin #ISTR2025 endsofempire.com 031
ISTR @irishtheatreres.bsky.social · 06/06/2025Continuing on Music & Cultural Mythologies,Fiona Fearon’s paper “Performing Otherness: Minstrels in Early Twentieth Century Ireland” #ISTR2025 051
ISTR @irishtheatreres.bsky.social · 06/06/2025In the final round of panels, Ciara Murphy @ciaralynnmurphy.bsky.social ‘s paper ‘Performing Stereotypes of Irish Nationalism Through Subversive Aesthetics’ is part of Music & Cultural Mythologies. #ISTR2025 093
Reposted by ISTRTamara Radak @tamararadak.bsky.social · 06/06/2025Final panel of #ISTR2025 now with fellow feminist interventionist @ciaralynnmurphy.bsky.social's excellent and engaging paper on "'Get Your Brits Out': Performing Stereotypes of Irish Nationalism Through Subversive Aesthetics" www.nme.com/news/music/k...nme.comKNEECAP share garage-inspired new single 'Love Making' and announce US tourKneecap have shared a garage-inspired new single 'Love Making' and announced a US tour - find dates and tickets here. 084
Reposted by ISTRMiriam Haughton @miriamhaughton.bsky.social · 06/06/2025Kim Solga leading final panel on women making Shakespeare from diverse communities at @irishtheatreres.bsky.social 2025 #EndsofEmpire hosted by @myiadt.bsky.social 062
Reposted by ISTRMiriam Haughton @miriamhaughton.bsky.social · 06/06/2025Terrific keynote by Siân Adiseshiah @irishtheatreres.bsky.social 2025 #EndsofEmpire at @myiadt.bsky.social 0125
Reposted by ISTRTamara Radak @tamararadak.bsky.social · 06/06/2025Looking forward to Siân Adiseshiah's keynote on Staging Utopian Subjects #ISTR2025 www.bloomsbury.com/uk/utopian-d...bloomsbury.comUtopian DramaShortlisted for the TaPRA David Bradby Monograph Prize 2023As the first full-length study to analyse utopian plays in Western drama from antiquity to the presen… 194
Reposted by ISTRTamara Radak @tamararadak.bsky.social · 06/06/2025Particularly liked the irony that we could literally see the stock market crashing on account of the newest beef in the lower right corner of Kurt's screen as he was questioning what the "great" evoked in MAGA is meant to represent #ISTR2025 012
Reposted by ISTRTamara Radak @tamararadak.bsky.social · 06/06/2025Kurt Taroff raises thought-provoking points in ‘Circuses of stasis: performing the defence of the imperial state in the US and Northern Ireland’, juxtaposing the perfomativity and iconography of The Twelfth parades with Trump rallies (at one of which he apparently "signed a baby") #ISTR2025 133
Reposted by ISTRMiriam Haughton @miriamhaughton.bsky.social · 06/06/2025@lukelamont.bsky.social on Abomination by Conor Mitchell and Belfast Ensemble at @irishtheatreres.bsky.social 2025 #EndsofEmpire hosted by @myiadt.bsky.social 084
Reposted by ISTRTamara Radak @tamararadak.bsky.social · 06/06/2025Excited to find out whether the audio will work or if my co-communications officer @irishtheatreres.bsky.social @lukelamont.bsky.social will actually sing during his paper on "Verbatim musicals in Britain during the rightward lurch", as promised #ISTR2025 www.theartsreview.com/single-post/...theartsreview.comAbomination: A DUP OperaCast of Abomination: A DUP Opera by Conor Mitchell.Image: Neil Harrison****Maybe it was a technical hitch that led to the ten minute delay. Longer again if you took your seat early. In which the endle... 022
Reposted by ISTRTamara Radak @tamararadak.bsky.social · 06/06/2025Second day of #ISTR2025 is off to a fantastic start as Brian Singleton discusses ANU Productions’ Hammam (2023), bringing it together with the context of the 2023 Dublin Riot www.abbeytheatre.ie/whats-on/ham...abbeytheatre.ieHAMMAM - Abbey TheatreOne of Ireland’s most innovative multidisciplinary theatre makers, ANU, in partnership with the Abbey Theatre, will excavate the final moments of the Battle of Dublin with this end of year show. Invit... 043
Reposted by ISTRMiriam Haughton @miriamhaughton.bsky.social · 06/06/2025@bsnglton.bsky.social on ANU’s Hammam written and directed by @louiselowe.bsky.social for @irishtheatreres.bsky.social 2025 #EndsofEmpire @myiadt.bsky.social 032
ISTR @irishtheatreres.bsky.social · 05/06/2025We also heard the research of Rachel Fehily, Róisín O’Gorman, Michael R. Murphy & Sarah Hoover on Dramaturgies and Visibility #ISTR2025 endsofempire.com 022
ISTR @irishtheatreres.bsky.social · 05/06/2025Catching our breath after a flurry of brilliant panels this afternoon. The Government Policy & the Arts panel featured papers from Patricia O’Beirne, Ben McCabe & Charlotte McIvor. #ISTR2025 endsofempire.com 022
ISTR @irishtheatreres.bsky.social · 05/06/2025Elaine Sisson’s wonderful keynote paper, ‘Costume as Dissent: Ireland, Modernity and the Politics of Becoming’ #ISTR endsofempire.com 031
Reposted by ISTRMiriam Haughton @miriamhaughton.bsky.social · 05/06/2025Emer O’Toole from Concordia Uni/Canada on the she-wolf for @irishtheatreres.bsky.social 2025 #EndsofEmpire hosted by @myiadt.bsky.social 032
ISTR @irishtheatreres.bsky.social · 05/06/2025Final paper in Challenging Colonial Legacies: “Converging Narratives: The Importance of Intersectionality and Diverse Identities in Contemporary Irish Theatre” delivered remotely by Tara Mozafari #ISTR2025 endsofempire.com 021
ISTR @irishtheatreres.bsky.social · 05/06/2025Tuba (Tara) Mozafari now remotely contributing an intriguing talk on "Converging Narratives: The Importance of Intersectionality and Diverse Identities in Contemporary Irish Theatre", focussing on "Eclipsed" by Patricia Burke Brogan and "Rathmines Road" by Deirdre Kinahan #ISTR2025 #EndsOfEmpirethelir.ieEclipsed by Patricia Burke BroganThe Lir offers courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate level in acting, directing, lighting design, stage design, stage management, technical theatre and writing for the theatre and related pro... 061
ISTR @irishtheatreres.bsky.social · 05/06/2025Yousef Abu Amrieh delivering his and Ahmed Shalabi’s paper “Decolonizing George William Joy’s General Gordon’s Last Stand” as part of Challenging Colonial Legacies #ISTR2025 endsofempire.com 021
ISTR @irishtheatreres.bsky.social · 05/06/2025Yousef Abu Amrieh now presents his and Ahmed Shalabi's fascinating co-written paper on "Decolonizing George William Joyʼs General Gordonʼs Last Stand in Aboulelaʼs River Spirit" #ISTR2025 #EndsOfEmpire www.pinterest.com/pin/34424396...pinterest.comVictorian hero General 'Chinese' Gordon's Last Stand - at Khartoum by George William Joy | Leeds art gallery, Art uk, Historical paintingDiscover artworks, explore venues and meet artists. Art UK is the online home for every public collection in the UK. Featuring over 200,000 oil paintings by some 38,000 artists. 121
Reposted by ISTRMiriam Haughton @miriamhaughton.bsky.social · 05/06/2025Monica McCarthy from ATU Sligo on feminist resistance in trying times for @irishtheatreres.bsky.social 2025 #EndsofEmpire hosted by @myiadt.bsky.social 032
ISTR @irishtheatreres.bsky.social · 05/06/2025Shonagh Hill @shonaghhill.bsky.social also presenting in the Challenging Colonial Legacies panel, on “Mamtshawe - The Rise of Maqoma and decolonial feminism” #ISTR2025 endsofempire.com 051
ISTR @irishtheatreres.bsky.social · 05/06/2025David Clare @davidclareabu.bsky.social delivering his paper “O’Neillian Echoes in Dennis Scott’s An Echo in the Bone (1974)” in our afternoon panel, Challenging Colonial Legacies at endsofempire.com 042
Reposted by ISTRTamara Radak @tamararadak.bsky.social · 05/06/2025. @shonaghhill.bsky.social now explores Nandi Jola's "Mamtshawe – The Rise of Maqoma" in the context of decolonial feminism, raising thought-provoking points and referencing Vergès notion of decolonial feminism as "a never-ending struggle, revolution as daily work" #ISTR2025 #EndsOfEmpiretrip.comMamtshawe - The Rise of Maqoma | Collins Barracks: Tickets, Dates & Itineraries | Trip.comSearching for information and tickets regarding Mamtshawe - The Rise of Maqoma | Collins Barracks taking place in Dublin on Jan 9, 2024 (UTC+0)? Trip.com has you covered. Check the dates, itineraries,... 154
Reposted by ISTRMiriam Haughton @miriamhaughton.bsky.social · 05/06/2025David Cregan from Villanova Uni on Safe House by Enda Walsh and Anna Mullarkey @irishtheatreres.bsky.social 2025 #EndsofEmoire hosted by @myiadt.bsky.social 032
ISTR @irishtheatreres.bsky.social · 05/06/2025Great to see what went on in other panels! #ISTR2025 #EndsOfEmpire 021