“Candida: An Oedipal Crisis’ by Dr. Audrey McNamara (UCD)

In what promise to be a gripping lecture, Dr. Audrey McNamara, a leading expert on Shaw, will examine Shaw’s lasting influence and delve into the central themes of his 1894 play Candida.

In his works, the celebrated playwright and critic George Bernard Shaw revealed the darker sides of Victorian society, including slum landlordism, infidelity, and prostitution. Focusing on the intricate dynamics of love, marriage, and power, Dr McNamara will reveal how Shaw challenged traditional Victorian ideas about romance and gender roles, offering a thought-provoking exploration of human relationships.