Brian Friel was born in Omagh, County Tyrone (Northern Ireland) in 1929. He received his college education in Derry, Maynooth and Belfast and taught at various schools in and around Derry from 1950 to 1960. He is the author of many plays that have taken their place in the canon of Irish Literature, including "Philadelphia, Here I Come!" (1964), "Lovers" (1967), "Translations" (1980), "The Communication Cord "(1982), and "Dancing at Lughnasa" (1990). In 1980 he founded the touring theatre company, Field Day, with Stephen Rea.
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Dramatisations and short stories by the award-winning playwright - plus bonus programmes Known as the 'Irish Chekhov', Brian Friel was one of the most renowned dramatists of his generation, producing over 30 plays in a career spanning six decades. Incl... SEE MORE