Greek myths and Irish bog gothic make for potent mix at the Abby

The themes may be ancient, but Marina Carr’s tales of tough women in repressive communities feel as relevant as ever, writes Padraic Killeen.

ONE of Ireland’s most acclaimed playwrights, Marina Carr, first came to prominence in the 1990s with her ‘Midlands Plays’, a series of lyrical dramas that blended Greek myth with Irish ‘bog gothic’.