A breathtaking supernatural play from the author of The Weir.

It's Christmas Eve and Sharky has returned to Dublin to look after his irascible, ageing brother who's recently gone blind. Old drinking buddies Ivan and Nicky are holed up at the house too, hoping to play some cards. But with the arrival of a stranger from the distant past, the stakes are raised ever higher. In fact, Sharky may be playing for his very soul.

Conor McPherson's play The Seafarer was first performed at the National Theatre, London, in the Cottesloe auditorium, in September 2006.

About the Author

Conor McPherson is an award-winning Irish playwright. Educated at University College Dublin, he went on to found the Fly by Night Theatre Company, which produced several of his early plays. His best-known works include The Weir (Royal Court, winner of the 1999 Olivier Award for Best New Play), Dublin Carol (Altantic Theater Company, New York) and The Seafarer (National Theatre, also director). He has also written for film.

Reviews

'A blistering emotional punch... The Seafarer first ambushes you and then haunts you for days afterwards'

* Time Out *

'Sparkling and suspenseful... McPherson is a born yarn-spinner'

* Guardian *

'McPherson's new play is one of his most succinct and startling, and the funniest to date... what he creates is apparently simple, but daring and memorable. He sends his characters off on benders, and they bump into the infinite'

* Observer *

'A realistic fantasy, a wide-awake nightmare. The writing is poetic, brutal, athletic, hilarious'

* Sunday Times *



Book Information
ISBN 9781854599490
Author Conor McPherson
Format Paperback
Page Count 112
Imprint Nick Hern Books
Publisher Nick Hern Books
Weight(grams) 127g
Dimensions(mm) 200mm * 130mm * 5mm