In The Name of The Son @ Theatre at the Mill Apr 25

In the Name of the Son is a critically acclaimed play written by Martin Lynch and Richard O’Rawe. After a sold-out run at The Lyric Theatre in Belfast in 2022, the play continued its success with sold-out performances at the Grand Opera House in Belfast and a month-long run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. It was also invited to the Auckland Arts Festival in 2024, where actor Sam Neill praised the performance of Shaun Blaney, who plays multiple characters in the play. Now is your chance to catch this award-winning play before it heads off to the San Francisco International Arts Festival this May.

The play focuses on the life of Gerry Conlon, whose wrongful imprisonment was depicted in the movie In the Name of the Father. The play explores Conlon’s post-release struggles, including his descent into addiction and eventual recovery, as well as his transformation into a world-renowned campaigner against miscarriages of justice. Shaun Blaney under the direction of Tony Devlin portrays Conlon’s life as it spirals out of control with gripping authenticity.

In the Name of the Son has received widespread acclaim for its emotional depth, rawness, and insightful portrayal of Conlon’s tumultuous journey. The play has been praised by critics for its powerful writing and Blaney’s captivating performance.

· Winner of the 2022 Aisling Arts and Culture Award.
· “Nothing short of sublime.” - Belfast Live
· “A tour-de-force.” - Irish News
· Shaun Blaney, Best Actor nomination, Irish Times Theatre Awards
· “A deeply moving play combining wit and anger with a towering performance. It is a worthy companion piece to the original film and a fitting tribute to Gerry Conlon” - The Wee Review, 5 stars
· “A remarkable performance that brings tears to the eyes” - Broadway Baby, 5 star

Age Guidance: 16+ Strong Language