by build_1h7qoh | Jan 9, 2026 | Books, Culture, Dance, Dance History, Film, Irish Society, Literature, Projects, Publishing, Writing
On a recent visit to the legendary Paris bookshop Shakespeare and Company, I was glad to see that my book reclaiming Lucia Joyce as an artist is now available in their Theatre section for 2026 – so feel free to grab a copy there, and be sure to spread the word...
by build_1h7qoh | Oct 9, 2025 | Culture, Dance, Dance History, Theatre, Writing
I love Margaret Clarke’s painting “Columbine Rests” (ca. 1923/1924) featuring a tired ballerina being serenaded by Pierrot. (It’s also known as “Pierrot and Columbine”). It is very apt that Thomas McGreevy (as he was then known,...
by build_1h7qoh | Jul 7, 2025 | Culture, Dance, Dance History, Film, Writing
Merci to the French Embassy in Ireland for inviting me to present an illustrated talk entitled “Lucia Joyce in Paris” at the Alliance Française on Bloomsday this year. It was a delight to share the highlights of my month at Centre Culturel Irlandais,...
by build_1h7qoh | Apr 27, 2025 | Books, Culture, Dance, Dance History, Documentaries, Documentary, Film, Projects, Publishing, Sculpture, Writing
I was delighted to see Lucy McCabe’s review of my book ‘Lucia Joyce: Full Capacity’ in Village Magazine”. It is great to see people engaging with the work. McCabe’s response is thought-provoking: ‘At once alternative biography,...
by build_1h7qoh | Dec 23, 2024 | Books, Culture, Dance, Dance History, Writing
Huge thanks to the James Joyce Centre – especially Director Darina Gallagher and Assistant Director Josh Newman – for hosting the launch of my book “Lucia Joyce: Full Capacity” on Saint Lucia’s Day (December 13th), 2024! It was a magical...