Jez Butterworth and Sam Mendes on The Ferryman
Writer Jez Butterworth and director Sam Mendes discuss collaborating on The Ferryman, as the highly acclaimed play transfers to London's West End.
Playwright Jez Butterworth and director Sam Mendes, two of the biggest names in theatre, discuss The Ferryman, one of the hottest plays of the year. The pair, who had previously worked together on Bond, reveal how a mutual love of football resulted in this latest collaboration.
In a Front Row special John Wilson goes behind the scenes at the Gielgud Theatre as the cast and crew prepare to open in London's West End.
The play is set in rural Derry in 1981 against the backdrop of the Troubles. The Carney family are preparing for the harvest feast when unwelcome visitors bring news of the discovery of a body forcing patriarch Quinn to confront the IRA past he had tried to escape.
Northern Irish actress Laura Donnelly tells John the true story from her family's history that inspired the play and film star Paddy Considine discusses making his stage debut as part of a huge cast including a baby, a real rabbit and a live goose.
Presenter: John Wilson
Producer: Marilyn Rust.
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The Ferryman
The Ferryman is at the Gielgud Theatre, London untilΒ 7 OctoberΒ
Main image:Β Laura Donnelly & Paddy Considine in
The Ferryman
Photo credit: Johan Persson
John Wilson and Sam Mendes
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Interviewed Guest | Jez Butterworth |
| Interviewed Guest | Sam Mendes |
| Interviewed Guest | Laura Donnelly |
| Interviewed Guest | Paddy Considine |
| Presenter | John Wilson |
| Producer | Marilyn Rust |
Broadcast
- Thu 22 Jun 2017 19:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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