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Playwright Commissions
As part of COMPASS Rough Magic is delighted to commission 8 writers to assist in creating a portfolio of new work for production in the years coming up to and beyond the company’s 40th anniversary in 2024.
Commissions to 4 leading writers, 2 of them for adaptations of classic European works. The writers are Marina Carr, Jimmy McAleavey, Morna Regan and Hilary Fannin.
4 writers who are recognised as powerful and significant new voices in Irish theatre and beyond. These are Erica Murray, Shane Mac an Bhaird, Peter Daly and Shaun Dunne.
In addition to our commissions, we are supporting new work from playwrights Georgina Miller and Peter Hanly.