“Accept Me for What I Am and I’ll Accept You for What You’re Accepted As”: The Lack of Engagement with Christopher Nolan’s Works: Journal of Literary & Cultural Disability Studies: Vol 19, No 1 This article posits that the literary works of Irish writer and poet Christopher Nolan have been underread and underappreciated in the academy for two main reasons. First, he is a disabled writer and ...

Delighted that my article on the Irish writer Christopher Nolan, has been published in the latest edition of the Journal of Literary and Cultural Disability Studies. Abstract and article below, and it will soon be available on Project Muse also.

www.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/doi/abs/10.3...

Thanks Eugene!

“Accept Me for What I Am and I’ll Accept You for What You’re Accepted As”: The Lack of Engagement with Christopher Nolan’s Works: Journal of Literary & Cultural Disability Studies: Vol 19, No 1 This article posits that the literary works of Irish writer and poet Christopher Nolan have been underread and underappreciated in the academy for two main reasons. First, he is a disabled writer and ...

Delighted that my article on the Irish writer Christopher Nolan, has been published in the latest edition of the Journal of Literary and Cultural Disability Studies. Abstract and article below, and it will soon be available on Project Muse also.

www.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/doi/abs/10.3...

Wicked’s depiction of disability is refreshing – thanks to authentic casting and an accessible set As a huge fan of the musical, and a researcher in disability studies, I was interested to see if this casting decision represented a change in attitude towards the character.

Wicked’s depiction of disability is refreshing – thanks to authentic casting and an accessible set.

Piece by David Wilders, PhD student at the DCU School of English, for @uk.theconversation.com.

Read more here: launch.dcu.ie/4eMbroj

Wicked’s depiction of disability is refreshing – thanks to authentic casting and an accessible set As a huge fan of the musical, and a researcher in disability studies, I was interested to see if this casting decision represented a change in attitude towards the character.

Wicked’s depiction of disability is refreshing – thanks to authentic casting and an accessible set

Wicked’s depiction of disability is refreshing – thanks to authentic casting and an accessible set As a huge fan of the musical, and a researcher in disability studies, I was interested to see if this casting decision represented a change in attitude towards the character.

Having now seen the #Wicked movie, I wanted to return to my earlier piece on Nessarose written after Marissa Bode was cast as Nessarose - the first actor with a disability cast in this role - to see how this character has been changed 'for good'.

theconversation.com/wickeds-depi...

Wicked’s depiction of disability is refreshing – thanks to authentic casting and an accessible set As a huge fan of the musical, and a researcher in disability studies, I was interested to see if this casting decision represented a change in attitude towards the character.

Having now seen the #Wicked movie, I wanted to return to my earlier piece on Nessarose written after Marissa Bode was cast as Nessarose - the first actor with a disability cast in this role - to see how this character has been changed 'for good'.

theconversation.com/wickeds-depi...

It was absolutely everything I hoped it would be and more, genuinely. Just brilliant!

How Wicked gets representation wrong The Broadway musical is one of the few featuring a character with a disability yet a wheelchair user has never played the role of Nessarose

With the release of the Wicked movie imminent, now feels like a good time for a shameless plug of the piece I wrote for @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social earlier this year. I centred my discussion on the representation of disability and the character of Nessarose. #Wicked

www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

a woman in a pink dress stands next to a woman in a black hat ALT: a woman in a pink dress stands next to a woman in a black hat

Wicked is an absolutely phenomenal film. The songs have been imbued with intensified meaning, the performances from Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and the entire ensemble are all so faithful to the source material while also putting their own spin on them. Just incredible stuff. #Wicked

What now, Keir?

The Best Irish Novels From the Past 15 Years Which works by Sally Rooney, Colm Toibin, and Claire Keegan among others, reign supreme?

Right #irishbooksky, have your say …

"A Modern Irish Canon - We asked critics for the best Irish novels published in the past 15 years."
www.vulture.com/article/best...

Ken Reid: Former UTV political editor dies Mr Reid reported on key moments in the peace process during almost three decades on screen.

Sad news. Our condolences to his family & friends. RIP Ken.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

What Kermit (the frog) is called in ten different countries...

10. Kermit (Denmark)
9. Kermit (France)
8. Kermit (Romania)
7. Kermit (Slovakia)
6. Kermit (Italy)
5. Kermit (Canada)
4. Kermit (Iceland)
3. Kermit (the Netherlands)
2. Kermit (Poland)
1. Gustavo (Spain)

Imagine even thinking about replacing Torts right now. Tut tut.

Interesting article 👇

I just spent 10 minutes trying to explain It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia to someone and I've decided there's no way to do it that actually makes anybody realize how funny it is. You just have to make them watch it.

How Wicked gets representation wrong The Broadway musical is one of the few featuring a character with a disability yet a wheelchair user has never played the role of Nessarose

With the release of the Wicked movie imminent, now feels like a good time for a shameless plug of the piece I wrote for @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social earlier this year. I centred my discussion on the representation of disability and the character of Nessarose. #Wicked

www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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This looks like one I need to read.

Ed Balls

WICKED’s Marissa Bode on being the first wheelchair user to play Nessarose.

If ever there was one, TODAY is a day for Bovril.

If ever there was one, TODAY is a day for Bovril.

Not me realising I forgot Miss Saigon and couldn't squeeze in Hamilton or Little Shop 🤦‍♂️

Are you a theatre geek? If so, reskeet with your top 4 (Musical Theatre only obvs)