The Lieutenant of
Inishmore
Get set for a memorable revival
of Martin McDonagh’s award winning black comedy, The Lieutenant of Inishmore!
Aidan Turner of Poldark fame made his West End debut under the spectacular
production of Michael Grandage Company. The story is set during the era of
1930s in County Galway, Ireland when the peace process of Northern Ireland is
just getting underway.
The Lieutenant of Inishmore is a
witty as well as ironical take on political condition and violence in Ireland.
The show is all set to make its debut for a limited season at the West End’s
Noel Coward Theatre from July 4th to September 8th 2018, with previews
beginning June 23rd 2018.
The story of The Lieutenant of
Inishmore revolves around Mad Padraic, who is a terrorist and also a part of
splinter group INLA, known for torture and chip-shop bombing is returning after
a torture stint. To his shock, he finds that his beloved cat is killed. Now, is
it an accident or a murder?
The Lieutenant of Inishmore made
its debut in the year 2001 at the RSC in Stratford-upon-Avon. The show has been
enjoyed across the globe and has been penned by the multi-award winning
British-Irish playwright Martin McDonagh. Some of the known works of this
immensely talented writer are Hangmen, The Cripple of Inishmaan and The
Pillowman, as well as movie In Bruges.
Aidan Turner who is known for his
remarkable role in the BBC’s popular drama Poldark is portraying the role of
Mad Padraic. Some of his popular movie and television works include Desperate
Romantics and Being Human, along with The Hobbit franchise. Some his famous
theatre work are The Plough and the Stars at the Barbican Theatre.
The show is directed by Michael
Grandage along with superb creative team includes designer Christopher Oram,
lighting designer Neil Austin and sound designer Adam Cork. The Lieutenant of
Inishmore is not recommended for children.