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A Whistle in the Dark archiveSet in the early 60s it tackles the great themes of family, violence and the pull of the tribe through the story of an Irish family of brothers living in England. Taking place over one night of confrontation with a rival gang in which the oldest brother is forced to take a stand against his father. A Whistle in the Dark is a primal play which has all the power and energy of a thriller and the soul of a Greek tragedy.

Cast/Performers

Patrick O'Kane (Michael), Gary Whelan (Dada), Esther Hall (Betty), Kieran Gough, Sean Kearns, Frank Laverty, Fergal McElherron, Damien O'Hare

Creatives/Company

Author: Tom Murphy
Producer: Royal Exchange
Director(s): Jacob Murray, Renny Krupinski (fights)
Design: Laurie Dennett
Lighting: Jon Driscoll
Sound: Carolyn Downing
Other: Neil Swain (Dialects)
Music: Tayo Akinbode)

A Whistle in the Dark

A Whistle in the Dark (Play) production archive for QTIX code T0290448477. Details of all A Whistle in the Dark archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S1327989258

Archive Listings

29 Mar 06
  to
6 May 06
The Kiln (formerly Tricycle Theatre)
Inner London, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive
1 Mar 06
  to
25 Mar 06
Royal Exchange
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Performance Details => Venue archive

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CORONAVIRUS: All UK venues closed on 16th March 2020, restrictions were lifted on 19th July 2021. Please note that iUKTDb archive listings between March 2020 and July 2021 may not be accurate as we did not receive details of all rescheduled and cancelled shows.

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