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Brian Martin

BRIAN MARTIN

  
Nationality:    Irish
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Literary Agent:    Curtis Brown Group Ltd  represented by Camilla Young

Brian's debut play Be Infants in Evil was produced by Druid for the Galway International Arts Festival, July 2014, making him the first new writer to be commissioned by Druid in seven years. Brian holds a BA (Hons) in English Literature and Drama Studies from Trinity College, Dublin. During his studies he attended the Advanced Playwriting Course taught by Marina Carr. He also wrote and directed a number of his own shorter plays for the student drama society, DU Players, including Joker Choker which won Best New Writing and Best Production at the ISDA Festival 2009. Brian has been a member of the Royal Court Young Writers' Programme (2012) and Studio Group (2013). As an actor, Brian trained at LAMDA. He has performed at the National Theatre, Shakespeare's Globe, Lyric Theatre, Tricycle Theatre, Belgrade Theatre, Gate Theatre, and Abbey Theatre, Dublin. His acting agent is Harry Parker at Lisa Richards UK.

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         Be Infants in Evil         Clot         Word With You, A

Be Infants in Evil

Be Infants in Evil
Fr. Patrick is newly appointed to a parish in Dublin. In his sacristy one morning he decides he has to face the inevitable. But two of his parishioners have other ideas. There is Noleen, a blind widow who knows more than she lets on to know, and Jacinta, an unmarried mother and recent Muslim convert who wants it in writing thats she's left the church. Then there is Henry, a thirteen year-old boy who decides that this is the time to visit his old friend. At once playfully comic and uncompromisingly savage, Be Infants in Evil is an outstanding debut that complicates the story of modern Ireland, just when we thought we had it all figured out.

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1st Produced:
Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane (Off Quay Street), Galway     15 Jul 2014

Organisations:
Galway International Arts Festival

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Male:  2            Female:  2            Other:  -

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Clot

Synopsis:
I could still find a husband yet. "At 74, Lizzie? You've a better chance of winnin' the lotto on Mars than you do at findin' a husband at 74." "Don't be ridiculous, Janette. Nobody plays the lotto on Mars." "That's exactly my point, Lizzie. Honest to God, it's like I'm talkin' to a child!" 23rd May 2015. Ireland celebrates a yes vote in favour of same-sex marriage while reclusive sisters Lizzie and Janette are saying the angelus in their timeworn home in East Wall, Dublin. A glimpse into this new Ireland, however, sparks a curiosity within Lizzie daring her to reconnect with an old friend, Alice. But at 74 years of age, and with a condemning sister by her side, how much is Lizzie able to accept the truth about their relationship?

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The Spill

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Word With You, A

Word With You, A
Simon, a shepherd, misses work one night when his wife gives birth. the same evening Jesus is born and Simon witnesses strange events leading to adventure and discovery.

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written by Marney Heatley And Brian Martin

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Genre:
short Chancel play

Parts:
Male:  3            Female:  4            Other:  1 infant, real or imaginary

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