Irish Literary Theatre

The Irish Literary Theatre, founded in 1899 by W.B. Yeats and Lady Gregory, was established to promote Irish culture and national identity through drama. It aimed to revive Irish myths, history, and rural life by producing new plays that reflected Irish experiences. The theatre played a key role in fostering a sense of pride in Irish heritage and contributed to the broader cultural revival known as the Irish Literary Renaissance. Its work laid the foundation for the Abbey Theatre, Ireland’s national theatre, and significantly influenced modern Irish literature and drama.