Synge Summer School Rathdrum 2011

The Synge Summer School 2011 will take place once again in Avondale House, Rathdrum from 30 June to 3 July.The school welcomes anyone who has an interest in Irish Drama, from the classical to the contemporary and this year the theme is 'Irish Drama in Crisis'. Everyone is welcome to attend either the full programme or dip in and out of the lectures and open readings.

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About the Synge Summer School:

The Synge Summer School was established in 1990 by Professor Nicholas Grene. It meets in Rathdrum, Co Wicklow each year, offering participants the chance to enjoy lectures and seminars on Synge and Irish drama in one of Ireland’s most beautiful counties.

Every year, participants travel to the school from all parts of Ireland, and indeed from many countries throughout the world.While there is a full academic programme, involving a series of seminars, lectures and an optional drama workshop, there is also a lively social programme, which includes a tour of Wicklow, a trip to the Abbey Theatre, and many other events.

The current Director of the School is Patrick Lonergan (National University of Ireland, Galway). Past directors of the School include Nicholas Grene (Trinity College Dublin), Adrian Frazier (NUI Galway) and Anthony Roche (University College Dublin).

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