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Translations by Brian Friel (1980)
Translations is a three-act play by Irish playwright Brian Friel, written in 1980. It is set in Baile Beag, a Donegal village in 19th century Ireland.

PLAY: "Translations" by Brian Friel

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Videos

Translations: An Introduction

Introduced by Professor John Moran of Nottingham University

SOURCE: National Theatre (2019), posted on YouTube, [7:50 mins], URL: https://youtu.be/3gyNOor-vxc

Drama On One: Playwrights In Profile - Brian Friel

Playwrights in Profile, an 8 week series surveying Irish theatrical talent. We begin the series exploring the extraordinary output for over half a century of Brian Friel.

SOURCE:TheDoran144,(2103), posted on YouTube, [27:46 mins], URL: https://youtu.be/iZrsFhOqLXs

Translations | What is Brian Friel's Translations about?

'It's about community, and culture and language.' The cast of Translations provide a short summary of the play, before introducing us to some of the play's themes. Brian Friel's modern classic is a powerful account of nationhood, which sees the turbulent relationship between England and Ireland play out in one quiet community.

SOURCE: National Theatre (2019), posted on YouTube, {1:36 min], URL: https://youtu.be/4FiU1AhtRDY