written and performed by Gabriel Byrne
directed by Lonny PriceLandmark Productions
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ‘Gabriel Byrne delivers a career-best performance’
The Telegraph
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ‘a masterclass in storytelling from a born raconteur .. magnificent’
The Stage
The Daily Mail
Gabriel Byrne on stage. In his own words.
Adapted by Gabriel Byrne from his best-selling memoir of the same name, and directed by Emmy award-winning director Lonny Price.
As a young boy growing up on the outskirts of Dublin, Gabriel Byrne sought refuge in a world of imagination among the fields and hills near his home, at the edge of a rapidly encroaching city. Moving between sensual recollection of childhood in a now almost vanished Ireland and a commentary on stardom in Hollywood and on Broadway, he returns to his home town to reflect on a life’s journey.
By turns hilarious and heartbreaking, Walking with Ghosts is a lyrical homage to the people and landscapes that ultimately shape our destinies.
Directed by three-time Emmy award-winning director Lonny Price, the creative team also includes Sinéad McKenna (set and lighting designer); Joan O’Clery (costume designer) and Sinéad Diskin (sound designer and composer).
Age Guidance: 12+ Contains strong language and adult themes.
Running Time: 2 hours 15mins including a 15-min interval
Image Credit: Gabriel Byrne by Jerome De Perlinghi.
Landmark Productions would like to acknowledge the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sports and Media for their support of the original production under the Live Performance Restart Scheme. The Edinburgh and London performances were supported by Culture Ireland.
The London performances were presented by Neal Street and Playful Productions. The Broadway run was presented by Anne Clarke, Mara Isaacs and Neal Street.
CAST
Gabriel ByrneCREATIVE
Director Lonny PriceSet and Lighting Designer Sinéad McKennaCostume Designer Joan O’ClerySound Designer and Composer Sinéad DiskinPRODUCTION IMAGERY
