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Ibsen and Chekhov on the Irish Stage presents articles on the theories of translation and adaptation; new insights on the work of Brian Friel; Frank McGuinness; Thomas Kilroy; and Tom Murphy; historical analyses of theatrical productions during the Irish Revival; interviews with contemporary theatre directors; and a round-table discussion with the playwrights; Michael West and Thomas Kilroy. Ibsen and Chekhov on the Irish Stage challenges the notion that a countryrsquo;s dramatic tradition develops in cultural isolation. It uncovers connections between past productions of plays by Ibsen and Chekhov and contemporary literary adaptations of their works by Irish playwrights; demonstrating the significance of international influence for the formation of national canon. Conceived in the spirit of a round-table discussion; Ibsen and Chekhov on the Irish Stage is a collective study of the intricacies of trans-cultural migration of dramatic works and a re-examination of Irish theatre history from 1890 to the present day.