A SAMUEL FRENCH, LTD. TITLE

The Kings of the Kilburn High Road

Full-Length Play, Drama  /  5m

Jimmy Murphy

The Kings of the Kilburn High Road
by Jimmy Murphy

In the mid-1970's a group of young men left their homes in the West of Ireland and sailed to England in the hope of making their fortunes and returning home. Twenty-five years later only Jackie Flavin makes it home, but does so in a coffin.

The Kings of the Kilburn High Road

Request licence
Get the Script
  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    5m
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Period

Details

Summary
In the mid-1970's a group of young men left their homes in the West of Ireland and sailed to England in the hope of making their fortunes and returning home. Twenty-five years later only Jackie Flavin makes it home, but does so in a coffin. Takes place on the day that the group meet up to drink to Jackie Flavin's memory and look at their lives, lost dreams and their place in the new Ireland. The play contains strong language. Contained in the volume Jimmy Murphy: Two Plays with Brothers of the Brush.
  • Time Period 1990s
  • Setting Interior of a social club
  • Features Period Costumes
  • Cautions
    • Strong Language

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: £70 per performance plus VAT when applicable.
Get the Script

Authors

Author

Jimmy Murphy

Community

Now Playing

Community Experiences