Seafarer

Cait interviews the cast of Ian Higham's dynamic production, the breathtaking supernatural play from one of Ireland’s greatest storytellers: Eugene Duffy, Ian Cooke, James Turner, Nick Thomas and Matthew Flexman.It's Christmas Eve and Sharky has returned to Dublin to look after his blind brother, Richard. As the two men rattle around their old house, they are joined by local layabouts Ivan and Nicky –– and a stranger, new to town, the mysterious Mr Lockhart.Over a night fuelled by alcohol and resentment, a game of cards is on the table. But the cost of losing may be higher than anyone imagines…From Conor McPherson, award-winning author of 'The Weir' and 'Girl from the North Country', comes a blackly funny, haunting tale of family and friendship, steeped in whiskey and stirred by regret and the need for redemption.“Sparkling and suspenseful… McPherson is a born yarn-spinner” – Guardian“A realistic fantasy, a wide-awake nightmare. The writing is poetic, brutal, athletic, hilarious” – Sunday Times“Conor McPherson is the heir to the great Irish tradition of absorbing tale telling” – Observer“The finest dramatist of his generation” – TelegraphCast: Sharky - Eugene Duffy, Richard - Ian Cooke, Ivan - James Turner, Nicky - Nick Thomas, Mr Lockhart - Matthew FlexmanCreative and Crew: Director - Ian Higham, Producer - Cait Hart Dyke, Stage Manager - Sarah Jillings, Lighting Designer - Martin Jessop, Set and costume Design - Simon Crump, Sound Design - Nick Wells_______________________________The Putney Theatre Company at The South West End! See us online – www.putneyartstheatre.org.uk/whatsonHost: Cait Hart-Dyke.Producer, podcast editor and sound design: Nick Wells. Music is 'At the Tropicana' by Chalalatas, license courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.Recorded at the Putney Arts Theatre.