Tuba (Tara) Mozafari was born in Iran in 1998, with a keen interest in storytelling and social engagement. After completing her bachelor's degree in social sciences with a major in anthropology from Tehran University, she embarked on a career as a writer and social researcher. Motivated by her interest in the intersection of research and art, she pursued her master's degree in dramatic literature at Tarbiat Modares University, specializing in the representation of subaltern women and the empowerment of women's voices in dramatic literature. In addition to her academic pursuits, Mozafari is actively involved in writing for film and theater, as well as working as a translator and journalist.

This research investigates how contemporary Irish theatre foregrounds diverse identities and bodily representations through an intersectional paradigm, focusing on Eclipsed by Patricia Burke Brogan and Rathmines Road by Deirdre Kinahan. These plays delve into the complex interplay between gender, socioeconomic status, and institutional oppression, offering a critical lens for examining the persistence and deconstruction of hierarchies in postcolonial Ireland. Eclipsed examines the lives of women incarcerated in the Magdalene Laundries, serving as a poignant critique of patriarchal and class-based systems that marginalized these women. The play highlights themes of resistance and sisterhood, compelling audiences to confront the enduring legacies of gender- and class-based oppression. Similarly, Rathmines Road addresses themes of gender, trauma, and societal complicity, shedding light on the cultural structures that perpetuate cycles of silence and exclusion. Both plays function as platforms for activism, employing narrative and corporeal performance to expose and interrogate entrenched systems of privilege. This paper situates these works within broader discourses on decoloniality and examines the role of the performing arts in addressing legacies of violence and discrimination. Through intersectional analysis, it becomes evident that Irish theatre not only critiques historical injustices but also envisions pathways toward inclusion and equity in contemporary cultural debates. This paper underscores the transformative potential of theatre to foster empathy and challenge dominant narratives. Through a rigorous examination of Eclipsed and Rathmines Road, supported by performance analysis and theoretical critique, it positions contemporary Irish theatre as a vital medium for reflecting and reinterpreting complex identities. The study contributes to global discourses on equity, decoloniality, and the politics of representation, affirming the significance of Irish theatre in these critical conversations.