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Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme archiveFrom the humour of the barrack room initiation, to the powerful moment in the trenches before they face almost certain death at the Somme, this startling and memorable play follows the experiences of eight volunteers serving in the 36th Ulster Division at the beginning of the First World War. They came from Derry, Coleraine, Tyrone, Enniskillen and Belfast, united by the Ulster cause and ancient instinct more than a hatred of the Germans. But only one survives, haunted years later by the ghosts and memories from his past and the burning question "Why?" Winner of many awards including The London Evening Standard Award, The Rooney Prize for Irish Literature, Harvey's Best Play Award, The Cheltenham Literary Prize and The Plays and Players Award.

Cast/Performers

Donal Gallery (Young Pyper), Ryan Donaldson (Craig), Jonny Holden (Crawford), Andy Kelleher (Anderson), Paul Kennedy (McIlwane), Marcus Lamb (Roulston), Chris McCurry (Moore), Sean McGinley (Old Pyper), Iarla MGowan (Millen)

Creatives/Company

Author: Frank McGuinness
Producer(s): Liverpool Everymann & Playhouse, Abbey Theatre Dublin, Citizens Theatre Glasgow, Headlong
Director: Jeremy Herrin
Design: Ciaran Bagnall
Costume: Niamh Lunny
Lighting: Paul Keogan
Sound: Emma Laxton
Music: Stephen Warbeck

Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme

Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme (Play) production archive for QTIX code T0477963500. Details of all Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S156795305

Archive Listings

4 Oct 16
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8 Oct 16
Arts Theatre
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
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28 Sep 16
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1 Oct 16
Oxford Playhouse
Oxford, Oxfordshire
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5 Jul 16
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16 Jul 16
Lyric Theatre
Belfast
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8 Jun 16
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25 Jun 16
Everyman & Playhouse
Liverpool, Merseyside
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20 May 16
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4 Jun 16
Citizens Theatre
Glasgow
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