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...

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. 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

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...

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...

I still need to process Wicked

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...

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?

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...

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)

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.

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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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.

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