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'The outpouring of a morbid, unhealthy mind': the critical condition of Synge and McDonagh.(J.M. Synge and Martin McDonagh)(Critical Essay)

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From: Irish University Review: a journal of Irish Studies
Date: 20030322
Author:Richards, Shaun

Martin McDonagh's The Beauty Queen of Leenane (1996) was hailed by Fintan O'Toole as 'the most brilliant debut in modem Irish theatre since Tom Murphy and Noel O'Donoghue's On the Outside in 1959'. (1) Other judgements as to McDonagh's qualities were equally positive: he was the recipient of three major British theatre awards: the Evening Standard Award for Most Promising Newcomer, Writer's Guild Award for Best Fringe Theatre Play, and the George Devine Award for Most Promising Playwright. The transfer of Beauty Queen to Broadway saw it win three coveted 'Tony' awards, including ...

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