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Having opened to rave 5-star reviews at the Royal Court Theatre and selling out its entire run before opening, the highly anticipated production of Jez Butterworth’s new major drama The Ferryman transfers to the West End's Gielgud Theatre in June. Multi award-winning actor, director and writer Paddy Considine is joined by Laura Donnelly and Genevieve O’Reilly in the production directed by Sam Mendes.

Rural Derry, 1981. The Carney farmhouse is a hive of activity with preparations for the annual harvest.  A day of hard work on the land and a traditional night of feasting and celebrations lie ahead. But this year they will be interrupted by a visitor.

 

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Having opened to rave 5-star reviews at the Royal Court Theatre and selling out its entire run before opening, the highly anticipated production of Jez Butterworth’s new major drama The Ferryman transfers to the West End's Gielgud Theatre in June. Multi award-winning actor, director and writer Paddy Considine is joined by Laura Donnelly and Genevieve O’Reilly in the production directed by Sam Mendes.

Rural Derry, 1981. The Carney farmhouse is a hive of activity with preparations for the annual harvest.  A day of hard work on the land and a traditional night of feasting and celebrations lie ahead. But this year they will be interrupted by a visitor.

 

Description

Having opened to rave 5-star reviews at the Royal Court Theatre and selling out its entire run before opening, the highly anticipated production of Jez Butterworth’s new major drama The Ferryman transfers to the West End's Gielgud Theatre in June. Multi award-winning actor, director and writer Paddy Considine is joined by Laura Donnelly and Genevieve O’Reilly in the production directed by Sam Mendes.

Rural Derry, 1981. The Carney farmhouse is a hive of activity with preparations for the annual harvest.  A day of hard work on the land and a traditional night of feasting and celebrations lie ahead. But this year they will be interrupted by a visitor.

 

Cast and creatives

THE FERRYMAN CASTINGCasting from the 8th January 2018.Rosalie Craig (As You Like It, The Threepenny Opera, The Light Princess and London Road, National Theatre) will play Caitlin Carney, Owen McDonnell (Single-Handed, RTÉ/ ITV; Paula, BBC) will play Quinn Carney and Justin Edwards (The Thick of It, BBC; The Man Who Invented Christmas; The Death Of Stalin) will play Tom Kettle.Also joining the company will be Stella McCusker as Aunt Maggie Far Away, Siân Thomas as Aunt Pat, Declan Conlon as Muldoon, Dean Ashton as Frank Magennis, Terence Keeley as Diarmaid Corcoran, Sean Delaney as Michael Carney, Francis Mezza as Shane Corcoran, Kevin Creedon as JJ Carney, Laurie Kynaston as Oisin Carney and Saoirse-Monica Jackson as Shena Carney.Catherine McCormack will continue in her role as Mary Carney, as will Charles Dale as Father Horrigan, Mark Lambert as Uncle Pat and Glenn Speers as Lawrence Malone.  As previously the full company comprises 37 performers: 17 main adults, 7 covers, 12 children on rota and 1 baby.

THE FERRYMAN CREATIVE TEAM

Bartner Productions present

The Ferryman

By Jez Butterworth

Directed by Sam Mendes

Designer Rob Howell

Lighting Designer Peter Mumford

Composer & Sound Designer Nick Powell

New Cast Director Tim Hoare

Casting Director Amy Ball CDG

Cast and creatives

THE FERRYMAN CASTINGCasting from the 8th January 2018.Rosalie Craig (As You Like It, The Threepenny Opera, The Light Princess and London Road, National Theatre) will play Caitlin Carney, Owen McDonnell (Single-Handed, RTÉ/ ITV; Paula, BBC) will play Quinn Carney and Justin Edwards (The Thick of It, BBC; The Man Who Invented Christmas; The Death Of Stalin) will play Tom Kettle.Also joining the company will be Stella McCusker as Aunt Maggie Far Away, Siân Thomas as Aunt Pat, Declan Conlon as Muldoon, Dean Ashton as Frank Magennis, Terence Keeley as Diarmaid Corcoran, Sean Delaney as Michael Carney, Francis Mezza as Shane Corcoran, Kevin Creedon as JJ Carney, Laurie Kynaston as Oisin Carney and Saoirse-Monica Jackson as Shena Carney.Catherine McCormack will continue in her role as Mary Carney, as will Charles Dale as Father Horrigan, Mark Lambert as Uncle Pat and Glenn Speers as Lawrence Malone.  As previously the full company comprises 37 performers: 17 main adults, 7 covers, 12 children on rota and 1 baby.

THE FERRYMAN CREATIVE TEAM

Bartner Productions present

The Ferryman

By Jez Butterworth

Directed by Sam Mendes

Designer Rob Howell

Lighting Designer Peter Mumford

Composer & Sound Designer Nick Powell

New Cast Director Tim Hoare

Casting Director Amy Ball CDG

Cast and creatives

THE FERRYMAN CASTINGCasting from the 8th January 2018.Rosalie Craig (As You Like It, The Threepenny Opera, The Light Princess and London Road, National Theatre) will play Caitlin Carney, Owen McDonnell (Single-Handed, RTÉ/ ITV; Paula, BBC) will play Quinn Carney and Justin Edwards (The Thick of It, BBC; The Man Who Invented Christmas; The Death Of Stalin) will play Tom Kettle.Also joining the company will be Stella McCusker as Aunt Maggie Far Away, Siân Thomas as Aunt Pat, Declan Conlon as Muldoon, Dean Ashton as Frank Magennis, Terence Keeley as Diarmaid Corcoran, Sean Delaney as Michael Carney, Francis Mezza as Shane Corcoran, Kevin Creedon as JJ Carney, Laurie Kynaston as Oisin Carney and Saoirse-Monica Jackson as Shena Carney.Catherine McCormack will continue in her role as Mary Carney, as will Charles Dale as Father Horrigan, Mark Lambert as Uncle Pat and Glenn Speers as Lawrence Malone.  As previously the full company comprises 37 performers: 17 main adults, 7 covers, 12 children on rota and 1 baby.

THE FERRYMAN CREATIVE TEAM

Bartner Productions present

The Ferryman

By Jez Butterworth

Directed by Sam Mendes

Designer Rob Howell

Lighting Designer Peter Mumford

Composer & Sound Designer Nick Powell

New Cast Director Tim Hoare

Casting Director Amy Ball CDG

Awards

The play has been nominated for four honours at this year’s Evening Standard Awards including Best New Play, Best Director for Sam Mendes, Best Actress for Laura Donnelly and the Emerging Talent Award for Tom Glynn-Carney.

Awards

The play has been nominated for four honours at this year’s Evening Standard Awards including Best New Play, Best Director for Sam Mendes, Best Actress for Laura Donnelly and the Emerging Talent Award for Tom Glynn-Carney.

Awards

The play has been nominated for four honours at this year’s Evening Standard Awards including Best New Play, Best Director for Sam Mendes, Best Actress for Laura Donnelly and the Emerging Talent Award for Tom Glynn-Carney.

Opening times

Monday to Saturday at 7pm (Please note the 7pm start time!) Wednesday and Saturday at 1.30pm

Opening times

Monday to Saturday at 7pm (Please note the 7pm start time!) Wednesday and Saturday at 1.30pm

Opening times

Monday to Saturday at 7pm (Please note the 7pm start time!) Wednesday and Saturday at 1.30pm

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