Could peace come after? After what? Who will we be?
Easter morning, 1916. Gunshots ring out in the Dublin streets.
In her suburban sitting room Hannah prepares for revolution.
While Frank walks through the crowds calling for peace, John walks through his nightmares of the trenches, sees a city soaked in blood.
18-year-old William fearfully reports to the barracks for duty, determined to serve the British army with honour. But can honour survive the chaos of conflict, and once unleashed can violence ever be contained?
Inspired by true events, this absorbing production weaves movement and live folk song in to a stirring tale of militarism, corruption and the power of rebellion.
An Almanac Arts production in association with Liverpool Irish Festival
Supported by Oppenheim-John Downes Memorial Trust, Unity Theatre Trust and Arts Council England
Script originally commissioned by Druid Theatre
Cast
Gerard Kearns
Frank
Elinor Lawless
Hanna
Robbie O'Neill
William
Russell Richardson
Vane
Company
A new play with songs by Lizzie Nunnery
Director Gemma Kerr
Designer Rachael Rooney
Lighting Designer Richard Owen
Original music composed by Vidar Norheim and Lizzie Nunnery
Sound design Vidar Norheim
Dramaturgy Lindsay Rodden
Assistant Director Chantell Walker
Associate Producer Claire Bigley
Assistant Producer Alex Stringer
Reviews
To Have to Shoot Irishmen
★★★★
“An evocative slice of history layered with original folk songs and heartfelt performance“
To Have to Shoot Irishmen
★★★★
"Tumbling poetry, lively dialogue and haunting song"
To Have to Shoot Irishmen
★★★★
“A tight, heart wrenching and very real story”
