DUBLIN CAROL by Conor McPherson | Directed by Christopher Harrington

The play is set in Dublin on Christmas Eve. Our protagonist, John Plunkett—an undertaker in his early 60s—is compelled to review his life upon the return of his estranged daughter, Mary. He is forced to acknowledge his reasons for leaving his family and the course his life has taken since that day more than 20 years ago. Ultimately, the play centers on themes of humanity and intimacy. It’s a magical, humorous, heartfelt and compelling play from the author of The Weir. Starring Richard Haylor as John ♦ Lauren Martino as Mary ♦ Jonathan White as Mark ♦ Produced by Dana Fredebaugh.

It was first performed at the Royal Court Theatre Downstairs, London, on 7 January 2000. The Royal Court premiere was the first production in the newly rebuilt theatre on Sloane Square. It was directed by Ian Rickson and designed by Rae Smith, with Brian Cox as John, Andrew Scott as Mark and Bronagh Gallagher as Mary. The play was produced in Chicago by Steppenwolf Theatre Company in November 2008 in a production directed by Amy Morton. It was revived by the Donmar Warehouse in their West End season at the Trafalgar Studios in December 2011, in a production directed by Abbey Wright.