'The Walworth Farce': Critically acclaimed confusion Nov 9, 2009
"He's in a groove at the moment," he says, "In 10 or 15 years' time, we'll be talking about him in the same way that people talk about Samuel Beckett and Brian Friel.". " 'The Walworth Farce' is something that I can - hand on heart - say you will never forget," he says punctuating his words with great emphasis. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Theater Move to Post Office Irks Irish Oct 23, 2009
The proposal has the support of several of Ireland s leading cultural figures, including playwright Brian Friel, former artistic director of the Abbey Patrick Mason and artistic director of the rival Gate Theater Michael Colgan. Its most passionate advocate, Sen. (Newsmax)
Poet 'cried for father' after stroke Jul 21, 2009
The Nobel prizewinner and his wife, Marie, had been in Donegal celebrating the 75th birthday of Anne Friel, the wife of playwright Brian Friel. He became ill during the night - he felt ill and discovered that his leg was twisted. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Canadian Stage hands reins to Jocelyn Feb 19, 2009
For a hint of the content he might bring to the contemporary theatre, we can look at the English-language writers he has worked on in recent years: they include Timberlake Wertenbaker, David Greig, Brian Friel and Martin Crimp. As a director of theatre and opera, Jocelyn can be adventurous. (Globe and Mail)
