Playwright Commissions

As part of COMPASS Rough Magic is delighted to commission 6 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 3 leading writers, 2 of them for adaptations of classic European works. The writers are Marina Carr, Morna Regan and Hilary Fannin.

3 writers who are recognised as powerful and significant new voices in Irish theatre and beyond. These are Erica Murray, Shane Mac an Bhaird and Shaun Dunne.

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