Theatre: Fresh yet familiar Beauty Queen shows off McDonagh’s brilliance
McDonagh’s writing still sings with a sublime juxtaposition of parody and pantomime, travesty and tragedy
The Beauty Queen of Leenane
Gaiety Theatre, Dublin
Until October 29
Rating:****
It is 20 years since director Garry Hynes brought to life The Beauty Queen of Leenane, the remarkable debut play of Martin McDonagh. The production was such a success that it spawned a trilogy and toured for four years, earning Hynes a Tony Award when it played on Broadway. McDonagh has since become a feted filmmaker, but his plays – with ...