The Lieutenant of Inishmore at Liverpool Everyman

Kristy Stott, Theatre Editor
The Lieutenant of Inishmore at Liverpool Everyman
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The Lieutenant of Inishmore at Liverpool Everyman Theatre, Hope Street 21 September — 12 October 2024 Tickets from £11.00 — Book now

60th birthday celebrations continue at Liverpool Everyman with Martin McDonagh’s sharp, savage and witty masterpiece, The Lieutenant of Inishmore.

Offering a blazing satire on terrorism and an acute observation of violence in contemporary culture, this critically acclaimed (though rarely performed) play follows the story of Padraic, a ruthless Irish National Liberation Army enforcer, who returns home to Inishmore to discover that his beloved cat, Wee Thomas, has been killed.

Padraic loved that cat more than life itself, and so the stage is set for a series of darkly humorous and brutal events that reveal the absurdity of violence and terrorism. Expect explosive confrontations and a dispute capable of blowing a small community apart – this is a breathless and blood-splattered tale of revenge. They don’t call him ‘Mad Padraic’ for nothing.

Directed by Chris Sonnex, this gruesome high-octane show and the winner of the Olivier Award for Best Comedy boasts an all-Irish and Northern Irish cast. Julian Moore-Cook (Peaky Blinders, BBC and Underdog: The Other Other Brontë, National Theatre and Northern Stage) plays Padraic alongside Alan Turkington as Donny, Michael Tient as Brendan and Taylor McClaine as Davey. Katherine Devlin (Blue Lights, BBC) steps up to take the role of young Mairead.

Of course, the Everyman are renowned for championing emerging talent and The Lieutenant of Inishmore will see two Liverpool John Moores graduates join the cast: Cameron McKendrick as Christy and Jason Kelly, making his professional stage debut as Joey.

Of the show, Mark Da Vanzo, the Everyman and Playhouse’s Chief Executive told us, “As part of the Everyman’s 60th birthday celebrations, this production underscores our commitment to daring, thought-provoking and relevant work. Blending dark comedy and biting satire, Martin McDonagh’s brilliant play is sure to be a hugely entertaining and surprising night at the theatre.”

The Lieutenant of Inishmore is a disturbingly funny show – a stunning satire and a definite must-see show this autumn.

The Lieutenant of Inishmore at Liverpool Everyman
Courtesy of Liverpool Everyman.

The Lieutenant of Inishmore at Liverpool Everyman Theatre, Hope Street 21 September — 12 October 2024 Tickets from £11.00 Book now

Performances

Date
Time
Session Features
21 September 2024
7:30pm — 9:30pm
23 September 2024
7:30pm — 9:30pm
24 September 2024
7:30pm — 9:30pm
25 September 2024
7:30pm — 9:30pm
26 September 2024
7:30pm — 9:30pm
27 September 2024
7:30pm — 9:30pm
28 September 2024
2:00pm — 4:00pm
28 September 2024
7:30pm — 9:30pm
1 October 2024
7:30pm — 9:30pm
2 October 2024
7:30pm — 9:30pm
3 October 2024
1:30pm — 3:30pm
3 October 2024
7:30pm — 9:30pm
4 October 2024
7:30pm — 9:30pm
5 October 2024
2:00pm — 4:00pm
5 October 2024
7:30pm — 9:30pm
8 October 2024
7:30pm — 9:30pm
9 October 2024
7:30pm — 9:30pm
10 October 2024
7:30pm — 9:30pm
11 October 2024
7:30pm — 9:30pm
12 October 2024
2:00pm — 4:00pm
12 October 2024
7:30pm — 9:30pm

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

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