Overview

'Vanishing. It's a powerful word, that. A powerful word.' Armagh, 1981. The Carney farmhouse is a hive of activity with preparations for the annual harvest. A day of hard work on the land and a traditional night of feasting and celebrations lie ahead. But this year they will be interrupted by a visitor. "This family can take care of its own." The new play from the writer of multi-award-winning modern classic Jerusalem, The Ferryman premiered at the Royal Court, London, in April 2017, directed by Sam Mendes.