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A Better Locksmith
A Better Locksmith is a landmark anthology by Belfast arts journalist Jane Coyle bringing together four decades of coverage of Northern Ireland theatre. Spanning 1984-2025, it charts a sector shaped by conflict, social change and financial pressure, through reviews features and profiles, first published in outlets such as the Irish News and The Irish Times. With a foreword by David Grant of Queen’s University Belfast the book stands as both a historical record and a vivid portrait of a resilient creative community.