Details

From the humour of the barrack room initiation, to the powerful moment in the trenches before they face almost certain death at the Somme, this startling and memorable play follows the experiences of eight volunteers serving in the 36th Ulster Division at the beginning of the First World War. They came from Derry, Coleraine, Tyrone, Enniskillen and Belfast, united by the Ulster cause and ancient instinct more than a hatred of the Germans. But only one survives, haunted years later by the ghosts and memories from his past and the burning question "Why?" Winner of many awards including The London Evening Standard Award, The Rooney Prize for Irish Literature, Harvey's Best Play Award, The Cheltenham Literary Prize and The Plays and Players Award.

Cast/Performers

Ryan Donaldson (David Craig), Donal Gallery (Kenneth Pyper), Jonny Holden (Martin Crawford), Andy Kellegher (George Anderson), Paul Kennedy (Nat McIwaine), Marcus Lamb (Christopher Roulston), Chris McCurry (William Moore), Sean McGinley (Old Kenneth Pyper), Iarla McGowan (John Millen)

Creatives/Company

Author: Frank McGuinness
Producer: Abbey Theatre
Director: Jeremy Herrin
Design: Ciaran Bagnall
Costume: Niamh Lunny
Lighting: Paul Keogan
Sound: Emma Laxton
Music: Stephen Warbeck