Fishambles's KING comes to Kilkenny
KING tells the story of Luther, a man from Cork named in honour of his Granny Bee Baw’s hero, Dr Martin Luther King Jr.
Luther only leaves his apartment for essential journeys, and to perform as an Elvis impersonator. The play explores prejudice, privilege, and resilience, as Luther struggles to live life to the full.
Fishamble and Pat Kinevane have previously collaborated on FORGOTTEN, SILENT, UNDERNEATH, and BEFORE, which have won major international awards including Olivier, Fringe First, Herald Archangel, Adelaide Fringe, and Helen Hayes awards.
The pair have received rave review and were described as ‘extraordinary’ by the New York Times, ‘stunning’ by The Scotsman, ‘dazzling’ by The Guardian, and mesmerising by The Sydney Morning Herald. Now, Fishamble and Pat Kinevane, under the direction of Jim Culleton, and with music by Denis Clohessy, return with this very special fifth solo play.
This production was developed with the support of NASC Network Commission.
Fishamble: The New Play Company presents KING which was written and performed by Pat Kinevane at the Watergate Theatre on Friday, April 14.
Tickets are €20 and are available from watergatetheatre.ie or (056) 7761674.