THE ASSASSINATION OF BRIAN BORU
“The Assassination of Brian Boru succeeds in bringing a good story back to the Irish stage... Kenny and Mac Suibhne portray their belligerent Viking characters in a way that is hard, soft, brutal and kind all at the same time. It is the depth of these characters that encourage the audience to invest in the story of these two brothers.”
“Mac Suibhne has an intensity that underpins the nature of Ospak, and his acting never wastes any movement, each thoughtful and in keeping with the moment, giving an artistry to his interpretation. Both actors create a clear, sobering moment in the final scene.”
“Entertaining, well-cast and very well written.
****”
Commissioned by The New Theatre “The Assassination of Brian Boru” is collaboration between Nora Kelly Lester and Lauren Shannon Jones that tells story of the Battle of Clontarf and the death of The High King of Ireland, through the perspective of two mercenary viking brothers, Brodir and Ospak, who fought on opposing sides of the battle. Premiering at the New Theatre in 2014, it then continued on a national tour around Ireland.
Created by Nora Kelly Lester and Lauren Shannon Jones
Directed by Nora Kelly Lester
Written by Lauren Shannon Jones
Produced by Anthony Fox
Cast: Daithi Mac Suimhne, Andrew Kenny, Shane Connaughton
Lighting Design: Cathy O’Carroll
Set Design: Fionn McShane
Fight co-ordination: Tristan McConnell