Nelson Paine, Experimental Theatre, and Puppetry in Ireland, 1942–1952
In 1942, a young Dublin architect, Nelson Paine, formed the Dublin Marionette Group on foot of an international re-appraisal of the potential of the puppet theatre as a form of expression. This Group became the nucleus of experimental theatre in the Irish capital and influenced several well-known Ir...
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| description | In 1942, a young Dublin architect, Nelson Paine, formed the Dublin Marionette Group on foot of an international re-appraisal of the potential of the puppet theatre as a form of expression. This Group became the nucleus of experimental theatre in the Irish capital and influenced several well-known Irish creative artists over the decade of its existence and beyond. It attracted the involvement of actors, artists and dramatists of the period and performed in professional settings, including eight seasons at the Peacock Theatre and for each of the first four years of the Wexford Opera Festival. This article examines the context of the Group’s formation, its long-forgotten experimental approach, and its considerable contribution to the development of the arts in Ireland. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-fde6e4376b3e489b98968bb2c5334a8c2023-03-16T12:07:33ZengAsociación Española de Estudios IrlandesesEstudios Irlandeses1699-311X2023-03-011818677811392Nelson Paine, Experimental Theatre, and Puppetry in Ireland, 1942–1952Martin G. Molony0 Dublin City University In 1942, a young Dublin architect, Nelson Paine, formed the Dublin Marionette Group on foot of an international re-appraisal of the potential of the puppet theatre as a form of expression. This Group became the nucleus of experimental theatre in the Irish capital and influenced several well-known Irish creative artists over the decade of its existence and beyond. It attracted the involvement of actors, artists and dramatists of the period and performed in professional settings, including eight seasons at the Peacock Theatre and for each of the first four years of the Wexford Opera Festival. This article examines the context of the Group’s formation, its long-forgotten experimental approach, and its considerable contribution to the development of the arts in Ireland.https://www.estudiosirlandeses.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/EI-18-Martin-Molony.pdfpuppet theatreexperimental theatremodern puppetrydublin marionette group |
| spellingShingle | Martin G. Molony Nelson Paine, Experimental Theatre, and Puppetry in Ireland, 1942–1952 Estudios Irlandeses puppet theatre experimental theatre modern puppetry dublin marionette group |
| title | Nelson Paine, Experimental Theatre, and Puppetry in Ireland, 1942–1952 |
| title_full | Nelson Paine, Experimental Theatre, and Puppetry in Ireland, 1942–1952 |
| title_fullStr | Nelson Paine, Experimental Theatre, and Puppetry in Ireland, 1942–1952 |
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| title_short | Nelson Paine, Experimental Theatre, and Puppetry in Ireland, 1942–1952 |
| title_sort | nelson paine experimental theatre and puppetry in ireland 1942 1952 |
| topic | puppet theatre experimental theatre modern puppetry dublin marionette group |
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