Irish playwright hits the mainstream with haunting drama and Dylan's songbook
Conor McPherson on the TV series and stage show that will be must-sees this summerConor McPherson is celebrated as the king of the ghost story, thanks to spine-tingling and critically acclaimed plays such as The Weir and The Seafarer. But it would be fair to say that he has remained a writer for the cognoscenti without ever becoming a mainstream favourite. Until now that is.The Irish playwright's particular blend of …