Colin Murphy: Theatre is the cradle of Irish film success
Many of our Oscar nominees began in theatre with Arts Council funding
In 1986, the Arts Council received an application for funding from an unemployed would-be novelist. He sent in excerpts from his unpublished first novel, seeking support for the second. They gave him two grand.
Their endorsement gave him a shot of confidence; the money helped him finish the novel. Last week, the film of that writer’s sixth novel, Brooklyn, was nominated for three Oscars, including best picture.
At the start of last week, ...
