PREVIEW: Frank Pig Says Hello
The play which earned a standing ovation for each performance during their 2014 tour, is on the road again.
The Waterside theatre plays host to the stage version of Patrick McCabe’s highly acclaimed novel The Butcher Boy which was shortlisted for the 1992 Booker Prize and won the 1992 Irish Times Irish Literature Prize for Fiction award.
Set in a small town in 1960’s rural Ireland, it is the story of troubled schoolboy Francie Brady and his emotional and mental health as his home life collapse around him. His manic depressive mother is frequently abused both verbally and physically by his father, an alcoholic, so much so that she considers suicide and is committed to a mental hospital.
The plays shows the impact of Francies home life as he retreats into a fantasy world and tries to deal with the metal and emotional turmoil going around him, and this forces Francie to grow up fast.
Over thirty different characters are played by only two actors, Patrick McBrearty and Stefan Dunbar, and their versatility have captivated audiences time and time again with their story telling role play.
Although the play tackles some very serious and sensitive themes, such as alcoholism, child abuse, murder and suicide, this black comedy is very challenging but rewarding and hugely entertaining.
>> Frank Pig Says Hello at the Waterside Theatre on the 21st April. Tickets: £12.00/£8.00 schools
Time: 10.00am & 8.00pm
