PAST PRODUCTIONS

LIEUTENANT OF INISHMORE

"This show makes Bloody Sunday look like a paper cut."

Mark Barrett as Padraic who steals the show. Whether he is frothing, twitching, laughing, torturing, or sobbing he does it with a singularly enigmatic delivery. He is a giddy delight to watch.

Also a delight is Christie Russell-Brown as Mairead, a 16 year old wannabe freedom fighter. She balances effectively the strange youthful innocence of the character with her burgeoning sense of sexual awareness and increasing blood lust.

Kenny MacLeod’s Donny is also impressive as a husk of a drunk

Devilish, gruelling, and above all funny, this is a terrific show

Engrossing theatrical experience that never failed to surprise and thrill. The acting is magnificent and fierce.

THE HARD MAN

"This is a completely immersive theatre experience that once seen is never forgotten

Truly original, diverse and extremely talented"

Brought vividly to life by In Your Face Theatre. Director and – owing to indisposition – lead actor Christopher Rybak has delivered a piece of immersive theatre that is completely entrancing from the moment it begins.

Rybak gives an astounding performance as John Byrne, a man who believes he can simply take what he wishes and doesn't mind how violent he has to be in order to get it. The strong cast work hard as ensemble to create various characters with everyone except Rybak playing two or more characters with a great deal of conviction and making each one truly different and unique.

Special Mention must go to Rory Speed as Bandit who plays Byrne’s henchman alongside Greg Esplin as Slugger – the only ones to present the actual consequences of what his actions achieve.

The true highlight is seeing Jessica Innes as Carole, the one woman whom Byrne loves, she spends most of the play repressed and under the heel of not only Byrne but most of the dominant males. To see her come out fighting towards the end is an inspiring moment.

With clear and clever direction, wonderful performances and gritty setting, this is a play which truly excels from the off and doesn't let go.