All persons aged under 16 must be sat next to an accompanying adult.
Performance dates
23 June 2018 - 8 September 2018
Run time 1hr 50min (inc. interval)
Includes interval
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Poldark actor Aidan Turner makes his West End debut in The Lieutenant of Inishmore, a violently dark comedy by the Oscar-winning Martin McDonagh.
MGC Artistic Director Michael Grandage directs the West End revival of Martin McDonagh's critically acclaimed, brilliant satire on terrorism, The Lieutenant of Inishmore. Aidan Turner, star of stage and screen, best known for his role in Poldark, will play Mad Padraic, a terrorist who is deemed too violent to be a member of the IRA, in this very hilarious, and somewhat acute observation of violence in contemporary culture.
Who knocked Mad Padraic's cat over on a lonely road on the island of Inishmore and was it an accident? He'll want to know when he gets back from a stint of torture and chip-shop bombing in Northern Ireland: he loves that cat more than life itself.
This production follows Michael Grandage's award-winning production of McDonagh's The Cripple of Inishmaan in 2013.
Content
Recommended for ages 16 and above. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a ticket.Special notes
Late comers will NOT be admitted. The performance on Thursday 30th August, 7.30PM will be filmed. All persons aged under 16 must be accompanied and sat next to the accompanying adult. They may not sit on their own within the auditorium. If children do have separate seats, entry could be refused.
Recent Reviews
This play was hilarious. The whole of theatre was in stiches. Aidan Turner was fantastic.
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the play and our visit to the Noël Cowerd Theatre. We thought that all the cast were excellent and would recommend the play to everyone (perhaps not the squeamish though!) Great job - thank you!!
I watched this show 3 times because it was quite simply the best one I have seen. Very funny, relevant and professional. The whole cast were superb; I've been a fan of Aidan Turner for a long time and he undoubtedly shone in the role buit his fellow cast members provided excellent support. My only regret is that a DVD wasn't made. Hopefully you will consider staging the play again, you certainly wouldn't have any trouble selling tickets. I and all my fellow Fan Club members would fill the theatre over and over again , just like we have just done.
Hilarious, shocking, and wildly entertaining
Brilliant show; funny, full of pathos, great acting, descends into madness mixed with wicked humour
Edgy and funny. Excellent.
I have seen this show 3 times over the summer, simply brilliant. Great production, supberb cast & Aidan Turner excelled as the lead character. I recommended it to everyone. It has sadly now finished its run.
Aidan Turner et al were excellent in this comedy.... sadly now finished... the staff at the theatre could do with some customer service training, hence 4 stars and not 5 ....
Excellent I thoroughly enjoyed the show stage production and acting top class
Fabulous production of a brilliant funny unsettling play. Excellent caste.
wonderful play - great value for money
Hilarious entertainment, all the cast were fabulous. Lots of legroom in our seats too.
Latest The Lieutenant of Inishmore News
Features
What’s closing in London Theatre in September 2018
While it is sad to see many spectacular shows announce their final curtain call, the bright side is that it is always a good thing to see more shows opening than closing because it means an all-new season is on the horizon. With that being said, there is still time left to catch the following theatrical gems before they 'exit stage left' this month. See our list below for what’s closing in London theatre in September 2018.
3 Sep, 2018 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels
Features
Spotlight on Aidan Turner
With the West End revival of The Lieutenant of Inishmore fast approaching, we are casting the spotlight on famed Irish actor Aidan Turner, who will be making his highly anticipated West End stage debut. Turner is best known for having starred as Kíli in The Hobbit trilogy and currently plays the lead role of Ross Poldark in the BBC television series adaptation of Winston Graham's historical Poldark novels, which has been on the air since 2015.
7 Jun, 2018 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels
Features / New Shows + Transfers
What's opening in London theatre this month? (June 2018)
With a week full of torrential downpours and thunderstorms soon to be followed by a weekend of sweaty hot temperatures, perhaps it's a good time to seek fun indoors? Here's a list of some upcoming shows that are set to take London's West End by storm. Stay cool and stay dry!
31 May, 2018 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels
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