Martin McDonagh (Cyclopedia of World Authors)
The drama of Martin McDonagh (muhk-DUHN-uh), characterized by cruel and merciless humor, is claimed by two contemporary literary and dramatic traditions, the Irish and the British. Often viewed as representative of a new kind of theater, Rough Theatre, McDonagh’s plays have received enthusiastic praise by both critics and audiences for his talent for storytelling and gripping dramatic dialogue.
McDonagh grew up in Camberwell, a blue-collar district in South London. His parents had emigrated from Ireland before his birth. His father, a construction worker, was a native of...
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