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The Ferryman

The Ferryman

by Jez Butterworth

Award-Winning
Critically-Acclaimed
Drama
Large Cast (14+)

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About the Play

The Ferryman





The West End transfer of Jex Butterworth's award-winning drama.


Story:

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.


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Cast and Creative Team

Playwright

Playwright
Jez Butterworth



Broadway Premiere

Theatre
Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre
Opening Night
Oct 21, 2018
Total Performances
296
Original Cast
Dean Ashton, Sean Frank Coffey, Paddy Considine, Charles Dale, Laura Donnelly, Justin Edwards, Fra Fee, Fionnula Flanagan, Tom Glynn-Carney, Cooper Gomes, Stuart Graham, Ryder Koehle, Mark Lambert, Carla Langley, Matilda Lawler, Conor MacNeill, Rob Malone, Michael Quinton McArthur, Willow McCarthy, Dearbhla Molloy, Genevieve O'Reilly, Mary Carney, Brooklyn ShuckNunu, Glenn Speers, Rafael West Vallés, Niall Wright
Director
Sam Mendes
Choreographer
Scarlett Mackmin
Producer
Sonia Friedman Productions, Neal Street Productions, Ronald Frankel, Gavin Kalin Productions, Roy Furman/Benjamin Lowy, Scott M. Delman, Stephanie P. McClelland, Tulchin Bartner Productions, Ron Kastner, Starry Night Entertainment, Kallish Weinstein Creative, Scott Landis, Steve Traxler, Richard Winkler, Rona Delves Broughton/William Damaschke, 1001 Nights, Burnt Umber Productions, Rupert Gavin, Scott Rudin, Jamie deRoy/Catherine Adler, Sam Levy/Lauren Stevens and Ramin Sabi/Christopher Ketner
Scenic Design
Rob Howell
Costume Design
Rob Howell
Lighting Design
Peter Mumford
Sound Design
Nick Powell
Original Music
Nick Powell

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Awards and Reviews

2019 Tony Award Nominations

Best Play
Best Direction Of A Play
Best Scenic Design Of A Play
Best Costume Design Of A Play
Best Performance By An Actor In A Leading Role In A Play - Paddy Considine
Best Performance By An Actress In A Leading Role In A Play - Laura Donnelly
Best Performance By An Actress In A Featured Role In A Play - Fionnula Flanagan
Best Lighting Design Of A Play
Best Sound Design Of A Play

2019 Drama Desk Award Nominations

Outstanding Play
Outstanding Featured Actor In A Play - Tom Glynn-Carney
Outstanding Sound Design In A Play
Outstanding Director Of A Play


2019 Theatre World Award Nominations

Paddy Considine
Tom Glynn-Carney

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