George Bernard Shaw

George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950) was an Irish playwright, critic, and Nobel laureate renowned for satirical dramas challenging social norms. Born in Dublin, he moved to London, producing over 60 plays including Pygmalion (1912), which critiques class and language while inspiring My Fair Lady. A Fabian socialist, Shaw influenced theatre with sharp wit and progressive ideas until his death at 94. Shaw’s works blend biting comedy with moral seriousness, exposing hypocrisies in politics, religion, and marriage while entertaining audiences. He remains a central figure in modern drama, celebrated for using the stage as a forum for debate, provocation, and social change.