‘‘The Dead Will Rise Here’’: Contested Cultural Memories of Bloody Sunday in the Abbey and Druid Productions of Frank McGuinness’ Carthaginians (1988/1992)
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2025-02-04
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This thesis examines Frank McGuinness' Carthaginians (1987) as a pivotal work in Irish theatre of the Troubles, exploring its nuanced representation of trauma, memory, and identity in the aftermath of Bloody Sunday (January 30th, 1972). Set in a graveyard in Derry, the play foregrounds themes of grief and mourning, as it offers a distinctive perspective on how the events of Bloody Sunday shaped collective and individual experiences. A central focus of this study is the comparative analysis of two major productions of Carthaginians: the Abbey Theatre’s premiere in 1988 and the Druid Theatre’s production in 1992. Drawing on newly digitised archival materials, including recordings and reviews, this thesis highlights the interpretive differences between these stagings.
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