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Caricature or portrait: the depiction of Irish culture in Stanford’s opera ‘Shamus O’Brien’

Rory Dunne
Wednesday, March 13, 2024

‘Paralleling contemporary shows such as Mrs Brown's Boys, its success lies in its ability to critique societal norms and highlight political tensions through a heightened, colourful, yet humorous lens’

Rory Dunne
Rory Dunne

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