MAGPIE
VIKING THEATRE
MAGPIE
By Andrew Cusack
Starring Andrew Cusack, Johnjoe Irwin and Gavin Stewart
Two brothers divided by hate, reunited by fate. Set in the chilling confines of Kilmainham Gaol during Ireland’s Civil War, 1923. Magpie tells the story of Michael and Patrick Murphy. Michael, an IRA gunman scarred by the trenches of WWI, now faces his brother Patrick, a Free State jailer.
By 1924, Ireland had endured almost a decade of relentless war—both abroad and at home. Families, friendships, and entire communities lay shattered by conflict. Against this backdrop, Magpie probes the complexities of loyalty—between kin, country, and ideology—offering a haunting exploration of the personal cost of revolution.
A powerful anti-war drama, Magpie resonates deeply in today’s volatile times, reminding us of the enduring scars of division, Sacrifice and the fragile hope of peace.
After critically acclaimed Fringe runs in England, earning an OFFCOMM commendation, a OFFFEST nomination and stunning reviews. Magpie is returning home to Dublin with in a newly developed iteration!
"A stunning production, which is quite simply flawless." - Broadway Baby 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
"A slice of the darkest Sean O'Casey - The Cast's universally outstanding!" -Fringe Review (Outstanding Show)
"A faultless, flawless piece of theatre: fascinating, hugely impactful, brutally and beautifully unforgettable." - BrightonSource.co.uk
"An authoritative statement on depressingly contemporary themes." -Theatre-News.com 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
"Magpie is a tragedy full of emotional energy that seeks to shine a light on both sides of the Irish question." - Lou reviews ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"Consistently good performances from both Cusack and Irwin delivering a well-judged script, peppered with black jokes, sarcasm, brotherly jibes and childhood recollections." -A Youngish perspective ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Lighting: Sidonie Welton
Sound design by: Ciarán McIntyre
Director: Dylan Mcgloin
Nightly at 8:00pm All seats €20 No performance Sunday. No latecomers admitted.
