Directed by Zac Smith and Aiden Clark
Martin McDonagh’s The Lieutenant of Inishmore is a brutal and darkly comic play set in 1993 on a remote island off the coast of Ireland. It follows Padraic, a violent and unpredictable Irish nationalist, who abandons his torture duties upon hearing that his beloved cat, Wee Thomas, is ill. When he returns home to discover the cat is actually dead, his grief spirals into a blood-soaked quest for vengeance. As Padraic interrogates and punishes those he suspects, the play exposes the absurdity of political extremism and the twisted priorities of militant ideology—where a pet’s death triggers more outrage than human suffering. With explosive violence, razorsharp dialogue, and pitch-black humour, McDonagh crafts a savage satire that critiques fanaticism while
keeping audiences both horrified and laughing.

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11 – 20 SEPT

2pm / 7:30pm

We welcome all audience members, including those with accessibility needs and disabilities. For visitors with mobility issues, enter the theatre via our laneway for level access with no stairs. Please inform our office if you require front-row seating, which can be adjusted for wheelchair access. Ushers are available to store walkers during the performance.

Our theatre has an accessible bathroom with a handrail and space for wheelchairs. A hearing aid loop is available from all seats by switching to the ‘T’ mode. Guide dogs and assistance animals are welcome; notify us when booking for appropriate seating.

We accept Companion Cards. Contact our office for details. Social stories are available upon request. For more information on accessibility, please contact our office.