'Vanishing. It's a powerful word, that. A powerful word.'
County Armagh, Northern Ireland, 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.
Developed by Sonia Friedman Productions, Jez Butterworth's play The Ferryman premiered to huge acclaim at the Royal Court Theatre, London, in April 2017, before transferring to the West End and then Broadway. The production was directed by Sam Mendes.
It went on to win the Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Play, and the Critics' Circle, Olivier and WhatsOnStage Awards for Best New Play. It also won the 2019 Tony Award for Best Play.
| ISBN: | 9781848426382 |
| Publication date: | 25th April 2017 |
| Author: | Jez Butterworth |
| Publisher: | Nick Hern Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 128 pages |
| Series: | NHB Modern Plays |
| Genres: |
Modern and contemporary plays (c 1900 onwards) Plays, playscripts |
'Vanishing. It's a powerful word, that. A powerful word.'
County Armagh, Northern Ireland, 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.
Developed by Sonia Friedman Productions, Jez Butterworth's play The Ferryman premiered to huge acclaim at the Royal Court Theatre, London, in April 2017, before transferring to the West End and then Broadway. The production was directed by Sam Mendes.
It went on to win the Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Play, and the Critics' Circle, Olivier and WhatsOnStage Awards for Best New Play. It also won the 2019 Tony Award for Best Play.
The Ferryman features in the following genres: Modern and contemporary plays (c 1900 onwards), Plays, playscripts
The Ferryman is available in Paperback
The Ferryman was written by Jez Butterworth and published by Nick Hern Books
The Ferryman has 128 pages
Yes it is part of NHB Modern Plays series
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