European Playwrights

The life of Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen and some of the controversies that his plays provoked when they were first performed.

Sep 9, 2009 - David Chadderton

One of the most influential theatre artists in twentieth century European theatre lived and worked at the heart of last century's biggest theatrical and political changes

Sep 9, 2009 - David Chadderton

Cassandra, daughter of the king of Troy, is cursed with the gift of prophecy that no one listens to. Her speech before her death serves as the play's messenger speech.

Aug 17, 2009 - Amy Freeman

Yasmina Reza received her 2nd Tony Award in 2009 for Best Play with God of Carnage.

Aug 12, 2009 - JD Eames

Brief biography of the playwright Georg Büchner and discussion of the play Woyzeck, which was unfinished at the time of his death.

Jul 15, 2009 - Amy Freeman

Anouilh's adaptation of Antigone is a gripping examination of a state under new leadership, which was written during the German occupation of France.

May 18, 2009 - Samantha Markham

Voltaire's Candide defines the roles of faith and suffering through experience and thought, while rejecting the threat of conformity that looms all around him.

Aug 9, 2008 - Jennifer M. Willhite

Moliere's view of a woman's role in the 17th century, through the character of Mrs. Jourdain, turns conventional stereotypes on end, and indicts traditional decorum.

Aug 9, 2008 - Jennifer M. Willhite