The Weir and Other Plays

by Conor McPherson

Book Overview

The first U.S. collection of an extraordinary new voice in Irish drama. This volume includes The Weir, St. Nicholas, This Lime Tree Bower, The Good Thief, and Rum and Vodka.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1559361670
• ISBN13: 9781559361675
• Release Date: April 1999
• Publisher: Theatre Communications Group
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

in response to the 2 star raters

i feel that your comments on the master that is conor mcpherson are very unjustified. one of you talked of the lack of dialogue and over use of monologue; in response to that i would just like to say that you dont have to have dialogue to be powerful and obviously you haven't seen it performed on stage to see its power and humour. as for its constant referencing to alcohol and puke well what else do you expect from a recovering alcholic and im sorry but again if you were to see this performed you would see that this referencing brings humour to his plays but also makes you think afterwards and feel sorry for the characters. it also touchs a nerve as near enough everyone knows someone with a drink problem. im sorry if i seen harsh by defending him but your comments are unjustified and im sorry if the world isnt the perfect place you see it to be but playwrights dont want to write about buttercups and how everything is fine and dandy in the world because it isnt and if it was the world would be a pretty boring place. you know what drink happens, puke happens and its interesting so why not write about it? this man is a master he uses the ordinary and gives you insight into peoples lives and this is what makes him a great playwright not his use of dialogue!

Haunting

I found this play hauntingly original. The quality of writing by McPherson is breathtaking. Every time I read the climactic monologue by the female character I can't help but well up inside. Read this play from one of the most talented young playwrights in years.

moving and powerful

I saw the NY production of "The Weir" and it was just stunning. A simply told, character driven tale that sneaks up on you and takes your breath away.

Spellbinding

I saw The Weir performed in London. This is a fantastic play. It deserves all the praise it has been given recently. Emotional and moving!

Run don't walk to see the Weir.

If you are in New York do pick up a ticket for The Weir, playing at the Walter Kerr Theatre on 48th Street. There has been,I know, an Irish invasion of Broadway lately,but this one is the brightest star.