Christina Reid facts for kids
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Christina Reid
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| Born | March 12, 1942 Ardoyne
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| Died | May 31, 2015 |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Playwright |
Christina Reid was an amazing Irish playwright, which means she wrote plays for the theatre. She was born on March 12, 1942, and passed away on May 31, 2015. Her plays often explored important topics and were enjoyed by many people.
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About Christina Reid
Christina was born in North Belfast. She left school in 1957 and got married in 1963. Later, in 1981, she started studying at Queen's University Belfast. However, she became a single parent and also won a big playwriting competition from the BBC. Because of these exciting changes, she didn't finish her university course.
Christina worked as a 'writer-in-residence' at famous theatres like the Lyric Theatre and the Young Vic. This means she was a special writer who worked closely with the theatre. She also wrote scripts for a drama show called Citizens on BBC Radio 4.
Christina was a supporter of YouthAction Northern Ireland. This charity helps young people feel inspired and achieve their goals. One of its cool projects is the Rainbow Factory, where over 450 young people take part in different classes, workshops, and performances.
Family Life
Christina was a mother to three daughters. Their names were Heidi, Tara, and Siubhan.
Awards and Recognition
Christina Reid won several awards for her excellent plays:
- Thames Television Playwriting Award for "Tea in a China Cup"
- 1980 Ulster Television Drama Award for "Did You Hear the One About the Irishman?"
- 1986 George Devine Award for "The Belle of Belfast City"
Her Works
Christina Reid wrote many plays that were performed in theatres. She also wrote a book.
Plays She Wrote
- Tea In A China Cup, first shown at the Lyric Theatre, Belfast, Northern Ireland, in 1983
- Did You Hear The One About The Irishman . . .?, performed in New York in 1985
- Joyriders, shown at the Tricycle Theatre, London, in 1986
- The Belle Of Belfast City, performed at the Lyric Theatre, Belfast, Northern Ireland, in 1989
- My Name, Shall I Tell You My Name? at the Andrews Lane Theatre, Dublin, in 1989
- Les Misérables, at Nottingham Playhouse in 1992
- The King of the Castle, at the Cottesloe Theatre, National Theatre, London, in 1999
- Clowns, at The Room, Orange Tree, Richmond, in 1996
- A Year And A Day, at the National Theatre, London, in 2007
Book She Wrote
- Christina Reid, Plays I, published by Methuen in 1997. ISBN: 978-0-413-71220-2
