The Ferryman (play)
| The Ferryman | |
|---|---|
 Official production artwork | |
| Written by | Jez Butterworth |
| Date premiered | 24 April 2017 |
| Place premiered | Royal Court Theatre |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Drama |
| Setting | Rural Derry, 1981 |
The Ferryman is a 2017 play by Jez Butterworth. Set during The Troubles, it tells the story of the family of a former IRA activist, living in their farmhouse in rural County Armagh, Northern Ireland in 1981[1].
It had its world premiere at the Royal Court Theatre on 24 April 2017 running to 20 May, directed by Sam Mendes.[2] It was the fastest-selling play in Royal Court Theatre history.[3] The cast included Paddy Considine, Laura Donnelly (the disappearance of her real-life uncle, Eugene Simons, was the inspiration for Butterworth's plot),[4] Genevieve O'Reilly, Bríd Brennan, Fra Fee, John Hodgkinson, Stuart Graham, Gerard Horan, Carla Langley, Des McAleer, Conor MacNeill, Rob Malone, Dearbhla Molloy, Eugene O'Hare and Niall Wright.[5]
The production transferred to the Gielgud Theatre, opening on 29 June 2017, following previews from 20 June.[3] A cast change took place on 8th January 2018, featuring Rosalie Craig, Owen McDonnell (as Quinn Carney), Laurie Kynaston (as Oisin Carney) and Justin Edwards.[6] The production closed on 19 May 2018.
The production transfered to the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre on Broadway, beginning previews on October 2, 2018. [7]
Cast and Characters
| Role | Royal Court / Gielgud cast | Original Broadway Cast |
|---|---|---|
| Aunt Maggie Far Away | Brid Brennan | Fionnula Flanagan |
| Lawrence Malone | Turlough Convery | Glenn Spears |
| Michael Carney | Fra Fee | |
| Muldoon | Stuart Graham | |
| Tom Kettle | John Hodgkinson | Justin Edwards |
| Shena Carney | Carla Langley | |
| Diarmaid Corcoran | Conor MacNeill | |
| Aunt Pat | Dearbhla Molloy | |
| Mary Carney | Genevieve O'Reilly | |
| Quinn Carney | Paddy Considine | |
| Caitlin Carney | Laura Donnelly | |
| Shane Corcoran | Tom Glynn-Carney | |
| Father Horrigan | Gerard Horan | Charles Dale |
| Uncle Pat | Des McAleer | Mark Lambert |
| Oisin Carney | Rob Malone | |
| Frank Magennis | Eugene O'Hare | Dean Ashton |
| JJ Carney | Niall Wright | |
| Mercy Carney | Elise Alexandre Darcey Conway Darcy Jacobs |
Willow McCarthy |
| Honor Carney | Sophia Ally Grace Doherty |
Matilda Lawler |
| Nunu Carney | Clara Murphy Angel O'Callaghan |
Brooklyn Shuck |
| Declan Corcoran | Michael McCarthy Xavier Moras Spencer Jack Nuttall |
Michael Quinton McArthur |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award Ceremony | Category | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Evening Standard Theatre Awards[8] | Best Play | Jez Butterworth | Won |
| Best Director | Sam Mendes | Won | ||
| Best Actress | Laura Donnelly | Nominated | ||
| Emerging Talent Award | Tom Glynn-Carney | Won | ||
| 2018 | WhatsOnStage Awards[9] | Best New Play | Won | |
| Best Supporting Actor in a Play | Fra Fee | Won | ||
| Best Director | Sam Mendes | Won | ||
| Laurence Olivier Awards[10] | Best New Play | Won | ||
| Best Actor | Paddy Considine | Nominated | ||
| Best Actress | Laura Donnelly | Won | ||
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role | John Hodgkinson | Nominated | ||
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Bríd Brennan | Nominated | ||
| Dearbhla Molloy | Nominated | |||
| Best Director | Sam Mendes | Won | ||
| Best Set Design | Rob Howell | Nominated | ||
References
- ↑ Billington, Michael. "The Ferryman review – Butterworth and Mendes deliver shattering tale of passion and violence". The Guardian. The Guardian. Retrieved 14 August 2018.
- ↑ Hewis, Ben (October 31, 2017). "Sam Mendes to direct Jez Butterworth play in new Royal Court season". WhatsOnStage.com. Retrieved April 5, 2017.
- 1 2 "Jez Butterworth's The Ferryman transfers to The Gielgud Theatre". londontheatre.co.uk. London Theatre. 8 February 2017. Retrieved 5 April 2017.
- ↑ Dex, Robert (4 May 2017). "How The Ferryman was inspired by true life story from one of the cast". Evening Standard. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
- ↑ "Cast and West End transfer confirmed for Sam Mendes' The Ferryman". WhatsOnStage.com. February 8, 2017. Retrieved April 5, 2017.
- ↑ "Casting Update for The Ferryman - Royal Court". Royal Court. 2017-11-28. Retrieved 2018-03-13.
- ↑ "Tickets Released for Broadway Transfer of Jez Butterworth's The Ferryman - Royal Court". Royal Court. 2018-03-05. Retrieved 2018-03-13.
- ↑ Hemley, Matthew. " 'The Ferryman' triumphs at the London Evening Standard Theatre Awards" The Stage, 3 December 2017
- ↑ "Winners of the 18th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards announced: David Tennant and Olivia Colman win". WhatsOnStage.com. Retrieved 2018-03-13.
- ↑ "Olivier Awards 2018: the nominations in full". The Stage. 2018-03-06. Retrieved 2018-03-13.