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Marie Jones (1)

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Born in Belfast in 1951, Marie Jones has written extensively for radio, television and the stage. She was founder member and Writer-in-Residence with Charabanc Theatre Company from 1983-1990 and went on to co-found Dubbeljoint Theatre Company in 1991. Her plays have been performed in many countries, such as the former Soviet Union, Germany, Canada, Britain and the USA. 'A Night in November' won the TMA award for Best Touring Production and the Glasgow Mayfest Award. 'Stones in His Pockets' was a major international success, winning the 1999 Irish Times/ESB Irish Theatre Award for Best Production and nominated for three Tony Awards. She also won the John Hewitt Award for her contribution to the cultural traditions debate, and she was awarded a Special Judges Award at the Belfast Arts Awards 2000. Marie Jones was awarded an OBE in 2002. She lives in Belfast.

Playwriting Credits

Play Title Playwright
A Night In November Marie Jones (1)
A Very Weird Manor Marie Jones (1)
Convictions Marie Jones (1) Damian Gorman Martin Lynch Owen McCafferty Nicola McCartney Gary Mitchell Daragh Carville
Don't Look Down Marie Jones (1)
Eddie Bottom's Dream Marie Jones (1)
Gold In The Streets Marie Jones (1)
Hang All The Harpers Marie Jones (1) Shane Connaughton
Hiring Days Marie Jones (1)
It's a Waste of Time, Tracey Marie Jones (1)
Mistletoe & Crime Marie Jones (1)
Now You're Talkin' Marie Jones (1)
Oul Delf and False Teeth Marie Jones (1)
Rock Doves Marie Jones (1)
Ruby Marie Jones (1)
Somewhere Over The Balcony Marie Jones (1)
Stones In His Pockets Marie Jones (1)
The Blind Fiddler Of Glenadauch Marie Jones (1)
The Cow, the Ship and the Indian Marie Jones (1)
The Girls In The Big Picture Marie Jones (1)
The Hamster Wheel Marie Jones (1)
The Liverpool Boat Marie Jones (1) Maurice Bessman
The Terrible Twins' Crazy Christmas Marie Jones (1)
Under Napoleon's Nose Marie Jones (1)
Weddins Weeins and Wakes Marie Jones (1)
Women On The Verge Of HRT Marie Jones (1)
Yours, Truly Marie Jones (1)

Adaptations

Play Title Playwright
The Government Inspector Marie Jones (1) Nikolai Gogol

Actor

Play Title Playwright
Gold In The Streets Marie Jones (1)
Hang All The Harpers Marie Jones (1) Shane Connaughton
Lay Up Your Ends Martin Lynch
Let's All Go Down The Strand Thomas McLaughlin
Now You're Talkin' Marie Jones (1)
Oul Delf and False Teeth Marie Jones (1)
Somewhere Over The Balcony Marie Jones (1)
The Girls In The Big Picture Marie Jones (1)
Weddins Weeins and Wakes Marie Jones (1)
Women On The Verge Of HRT Marie Jones (1)

Lyrics by

Play Title Playwright
The Girls In The Big Picture Marie Jones (1)
Devised with the company.