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“He shall not hear the bittern cry
In the wild sky, where he is lain”

A call to arms. War Poet Francis Ledwidge (Ethan Dillon) is torn between his love for Shivvie (Katie O’Kelly), and Ellie (Amy O’Dwyer), his friend and confidante. In spite of their fears, he enlists in Captain Dunsany’s (Ian Meehan) regiment, and is dispatched to Suvla Bay.
Excelling as a sniper, Ledwidge distinguishes himself at Gallipoli, but the poet remains conflicted.

BBC Stewart Parker Award winning writer Gerard Humphreys’ ‘LEDWIDGE’, explores the poet’s personal conflict during World War I and his early life as a trade union activist in a class ridden society on the eve of revolution. ‘LEDWIDGE’ presents its subject in the context of his art and politics, bringing to life the adventurous spirit of Ireland’s greatest war poet.
This play will celebrate 100 years since Ledwidge’s death and 20 years presenting new writing by The New Theatre.

Anthony Fox – Director
Tour Liaison and Development – Jim Myers

TOUR DATES 2017

The Lyric Theatre, Belfast – March 17th/18th – BOOK TICKETS
Theatre Royal, Waterford – March 22nd – BOOK TICKETS
St. John’s Theatre, Listowel – March 24th – Booking info
Friarsgate Theatre, Kilmallock – March 25th – Booking info
Watergate Theatre, Kilkenny – March 29th BOOK TICKETS
Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge – March 30th – BOOK TICKETS
Solstice Arts Centre, Navan – April 6th – BOOK TICKETS
The Source Arts Centre, Thurles – April 7th BOOK TICKETS
The Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire – April 8th – BOOK TICKETS
(L-R) Ian Meehan, Katie O’Kelly, Ethan Dillon, Amy O’Dwyer & Barbara Dempsey.

Cast and Creatives

Anthony Fox

Director

Jim Myers

Tour Liaison and Development

Ethan Dillon

Cast (Francis Ledwidge)

Barbara Dempsey

Cast (Katie Conyngham)

Amy O'Dwyer

Cast (Ellie Vaughey)

Katie O'Kelly

Cast (Shivvie)

Ian Meehan

Cast (Timmie/Dunsany)

Cèin Sookram

Stage Manager

Orla Reynolds

Set Design

Cathy O'Carroll

Lighting Design

Ciara McElholm

Score

Jessica Dunne

Costume

Reviews

SUPPORTED BY UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE

  • “Triumphant”
    “Humphreys manages to create the sweep of history with extraordinary finesse”
    “Beautifully directed by Anthony Fox”
    “Sensitive, deeply felt performance from Ethan Dillon”

    -- The Sunday Independent
  • “Wonderful…a strong cast and a strong leading player” – Red Curtain Review
    “charismatic and entertaining”

    -- No More Workhorse

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Event Dates:
17/03/2017 - 08/04/2017
Author:
Gerard Humphreys
Company:
The New Theatre
Category:
Theatre

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