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The Ferryman

Sonia Friedman Productions, Neal Street Productions
& Royal Court Theatre Productions present

The Ferryman

By Jez Butterworth
Directed by Sam Mendes

 

Jez Butterworth’s new play, directed by Sam Mendes, to transfer to the Gielgud Theatre from the Royal Court for 16 weeks from 20 June.

Paddy Considine is confirmed to play the part of Quinn Carney within a cast of 23 and he will be joined by Laura Donnelly in the role of Caitlin Carney and Genevieve O’Reilly in the role of Mary Carney.

The Ferryman is the fastest selling play in the history of the Royal Court Theatre.

Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday 10 February at 9am.

Over 20,000 tickets for the West End run will be on sale at less than £25, with tickets at all performances from just £12. All tickets for previews will be at reduced prices.

After the short run at the Royal Court Theatre sold out in just one day, the producers are delighted to announce that Jez Butterworth’s epic, new play The Ferryman will transfer to the West End. Multi award-winning actor, director and writer Paddy Considine will be joined by Laura Donnelly and Genevieve O’Reilly in the production directed by Sam Mendes. The cast will also include Bríd Brennan, Turlough Convery, Fra Fee, Tom Glynn-Carney, Stuart Graham, Gerard Horan, Carla Langley, Des McAleer, Conor MacNeill, Rob Malone, Dearbhla Molloy, Eugene O’Hare and Niall Wright with further casting to be announced. The full company comprises 38 performers: 18 main adults, 7 covers, 12 children on rota and 1 baby.

Rural Derry, 1981. The Carney farmhouse is a hive of activity with preparations for the annual harvest. A day of hard work on the land and a traditional night of feasting and celebrations lie ahead. But this year they will be interrupted by a visitor.

The Ferryman will run at the Gielgud Theatre for 16 weeks from 20 June – 7 October with an opening night on 29 June. Tickets go on sale to priority bookers on Wednesday 8 February and the Box Office opens for general on-sale on Friday 10 February at 9am.


Listing

Sonia Friedman Productions, Neal Street Productions
& Royal Court Theatre Productions present

The Ferryman

20 June 2017 – 7 October 2017

 

Monday to Saturday 7.00pm

Wednesday and Saturday matinees 1.30pm

Plus 1.30pm matinee on Tuesday 27 June

 

Gielgud Theatre

Shaftesbury Ave, Soho, London W1D 6AR

 

Box Office

 

www.TheFerrymanPlay.com

0844 482 5130*

*calls cost up to 7p per minute plus your standard network charge

Reduced price tickets for preview performances
Over 20,000 tickets at £25 or under

Tickets from just £12

Premium tickets are available

Age Guidance 14+ Contains strong language