Conor McPherson’s musical plumbs the emotional heartbeat and dramatic narrative of Bob Dylan’s songs, and will surely convince sceptics of the works’ literary power

A chameleon to the tips of his toes, Bob Dylan has worn a multitude of creative hats in his 60-year career

From Sam Peckinpah to Martin Scorsese, innumerable directors have reached for a Bob Dylan tune when they want to add an extra layer of 1960s counter-culture authenticity to their films

Popular culture – movies, music, football, cricket, GAA matches – is simply a collection of assets to be bought and sold. That is the context in which the entertainment industry now operates