Sorry, The Ferryman closed on 19 May 2018

About the show

Sam Mendes directs Jez Butterworth’s new play The Ferryman, which premiered at the Royal Court before transferring to the West End’s Gielgud Theatre in June. Selling out within a day at the Sloane Square venue, the epic play runs for an extended season.

The Ferryman takes place in 1981 in Rural Derry. The Carney farmhouse is a hive of bustling activity, as preparations for the annual harvest are taking place. A day of hard work on the land is head, followed by a traditional night of feasts and celebrations. But as festivities begin, they are interrupted by a visitor.

Originally starring multi-award winning actor Paddy Considine and Laura Donnelly, Owen McDonnell is Quinn Carney, opposite Rosalie Craig. Casting also includes Dean Ashton, Declan Conlon, Kevin Creedon, Charles Dale, Sean Delaney, Justin Edwards, Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Terence Keeley, Laurie Kynaston, Mark Lambert, Catherine McCormack, Stella McCusker, Francis Mezza, Glenn Speers and Sian Thomas.

Directed by Sam Mendes (Spectre, Skyfall, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), The Ferryman features design by Rob Howell and lighting design by Peter Mumford, with music and sound design by Nick Powell. Jez Butterworth’s previous plays include Jerusalem, Mojo and The River.

Opening at London’s Gielgud Theatre, the play follows the departure of the National Theatre’s The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. The Ferryman plays a limited season from June 20th to January 6th 2018.

Who Should See It?

Those who missed out on booking at the Royal Court now have the opportunity to buy tickets! Fans of Butterworth’s work, including Jerusalem and The River will thoroughly enjoy his latest play.

The Ferryman is suitable for those aged 14 and up.