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The Seafarer

by Conor McPherson

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ISBN13: 9781559363129
ISBN10: 1559363126
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Conor McPherson returns to his native Dublin for the setting of his new play, which he will direct in a much-anticipated production at London's National Theatre in fall 2006. It is Christmas Eve, and James "Sharky" Harkin, erstwhile fisherman/van driver/chauffeur, gathers with friends at the dingy flat he shares with his blind brother to drink booze and play cards. As Christmas Eve becomes Christmas Day, the familiar-looking stranger Mr. Lockhart reminds Sharky of the bargain he made when they last met in prison — and Sharky suddenly finds himself playing a game with the stakes set at his soul. With this magnificently atmospheric new play, McPherson is once again set to entrance his audience, this time with a new take on the Faustian theme.

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"Conor McPherson, who [turned] 35 in August, is one of the genuine treasures of the English-language theatre. It is absolutely intoxicating to ponder what he will give us in the future." Irish Echo

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"The unique and extraordinary aspect of McPherson's writing is the way in which his characters reveal themselves in tiny details which almost imperceptibly build up an extensive picture of the past, present and future, not just of themselves but of Ireland." The Sunday Mail

About the Author

Conor McPherson was born in Dublin, where he still lives. His plays include This Lime Tree Bower, St. Nicholas, The Weir, Port Authority and Dublin Carol. He has written three films, I Went Down, Saltwater and The Actors, and directed the last two.

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Helena Carlson, February 10, 2009 (view all comments by Helena Carlson)
Some years ago in New York I went to see an Irish production of a Conor McPherson' play "The Weir". It was a riveting play set in pub on a rainy night where a small group of men told stories of strange happenings. A young woman came in and she told her own story. Suddenly the men in the pub are jolted. It was astounding how McPherson could write a play in a simple setting and through his writing create a whole atmosphere.

I recently in Portland saw the "Seafarer" at the Artist's repertory theatre and found the same genius at work. It was a brilliant production. A simple setting, a tight knit group of Dubliners, a sense of psychological tension, broken frequently by laughter, and then the shocking climax. Without any physical violence, there is a great deal of psychological depth evident in his very human people. McPherson deserves a wide readership of his books and plays. He is amazing and represents more truly real Irish men and women today.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9781559363129
Author:
McPherson, Conor
Publisher:
Theatre Communications Group
Subject:
General
Subject:
General Drama
Subject:
English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
Publication Date:
January 2008
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
107
Dimensions:
8.55x6.57x.32 in. .38 lbs.

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