The Manny
Viking Theatre
Special Offer: €10 Monday 1st of April
Running Time: 70 minutes
Written & performed
by Sam McArdle
Directed by Mel Fulbrook
★★★★ Irish Independent
★★★★ Broadway World
★★★★ No More Workhorse
A dark comedy about an Irish male nanny who works for rich single mums in West London.
Manny is enjoying a Peter Pan-esque lifestyle of well-paid cash in hand work & settling for meaningless dates with women who harmonise happy birthday with their eyes closed, just to disguise himself from the fact that he's letting life go by without following any real purpose, or allowing himself to really feel anything substantial or lasting.
Throughout the story, he meets Molly, an actress disillusioned with life, as she sells beetroot brownies in Borough market, as opposed to playing Cleopatra on Broadway, & becomes an unlikely role model for Michael, a 7 year old spoilt, seemingly irredeemable product of a loveless marriage.
All three characters face a potential future of unrequited dreams, and all three will have their lives changed by the events that occur.
"McArdle offers a full-throttle performance but knows exactly when to slam on the brakes"★★★★★ The Recs
“The writing is sure-footed, switching between the hide-and-seek game and the colourful backstory.” ★★★★ Irish Independent
"McArdle is funny, his comedic timing is excellent ★★★★ Everything Theatre
"Captivating, enthralling & meaningful... with a dash of dark & brilliant banter"★★★★ Fringe Theatre Reviews
"Charmingly funny throughout… McArdle exhibits fiery passion"★★★★ Mickey Jo
