Those I belonged to, those I have not forgotten, the irreplaceable ones, they kept their nerve, and they died.

On 1 July 1916, the 36th (Ulster) Division took part in one of the bloodiest battles in human history. The Battle of the Somme. 

This iconic war play by Frank McGuinness is a powerful portrayal of mortality, love and loss; an exploration of the brutality of war and the reason why these men chose to march to almost certain death. Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme is a modern classic presented by Everyman & Playhouse in a major co-production with Abbey Theatre, Citizens Theatre and Headlong, directed by Headlong’s Artistic Director, Jeremy Herrin.