Sold out Ulster American matinée (Abbey Theatre)

Sold out (update July 2026). Ulster American, written by David Ireland and directed by Ciarán O’Reilly, starring Max Baker, Matthew Broderick and Geraldine Hughes, is a savagely funny play that dissects the intersection of identity politics, ego, privilege, and the Northern Irish Troubles with satirical precision. Please book your own ticket. Welcome to add your seat number to the comments for others can secure adjacent seats. " ★★★★★ - One of the best plays I have seen in years." Sarah Downs, The Front Row Centre About: On the evening before rehearsals begin for her new work, Ulster-born playwright Ruth Davenport visits the home of English director Leigh Carver, along with Oscar-winning Hollywood star Jay Conway who has just arrived in London to star in the world premiere. What begins as a cordial gathering to discuss the upcoming production quickly descends into a brutal psychological brawl as egos, ideologies, and historical baggage collide. A theatrical hand grenade disguised as a drawing-room comedy, "Ulster American" explosively reveals some raw contradictions at the heart of modern storytelling and political posturing.