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.
An exceptional revival
The Telegraph
Gripping, slick, funny, poignant
Wirral Globe
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CAST

Seán McGinley
Old Kenneth Pyper

Donal Gallery
Kenneth Pyper

Ryan Donaldson
David Craig

Iarla McGowan
John Millen

Chris McCurry
William Moore

Marcus Lamb
Christopher Roulston

Jonny Holden
Martin Crawford

Andy Kellegher
George Anderson

Paul Kennedy
Nat McIlwaine
COMPANY
Frank McGuinness
Writer
Jeremy Herrin
Director
Ciaran Bagnall
Set Designer
Stephen Warbeck
Composer
Paul Keogan
Lighting Designer
Emma Laxton
Sound Designer
Niamh Lunny
Costume Designer
Bryony Shanahan
Assistant Director
Andrea Ainsworth
Voice Director
Kelly Phelan
Casting Director