- Venue Young Vic Theatre, London
- Performance dates 6 October 2026
- Running time 50 minutes
Book tickest for A Ghost in The Throat, a work-in-progress adaptation of one of Ireland’s most acclaimed recent literary debuts, at the Young Vic.
A Ghost in The Throat in London
Part of Shedinburgh Festival, in partnership with the Abbey Theatre, A Ghost in The Throat is an urgent new stage adaptation of one of Ireland’s most stunning recent literary debuts, the award-winning novel by Doireann Ní Ghríofa.
Adapted for the stage by Ursula Rani Sarma and directed by James Riordan, this work-in-progress showing offers audiences a rare early look at a new work from one of the most exciting writers across the UK and Ireland, developed as part of the Young Vic’s Shed Originals script development programme.
The story crosses centuries as it tells of one woman finding her voice by reaching into the past and summoning another’s. An Irish noblewoman in the 1700s and a young mother in the present day, both touched by and adjacent to tragedy, make unexpected contact as parallels between their lives emerge.
Book A Ghost in The Throat tickets
A Ghost in The Throat plays for a single performance at the Young Vic’s Maria Theatre on Tuesday 6 October 2026. Early booking is recommended.
This urgent adaptation of one of Ireland’s most stunning recent literary debuts, the award-winning A Ghost in the Throat, crosses centuries as it tells the story of one woman finding her voice by reaching into the past and summoning another’s. An Irish noblewoman in the 1700s and a young mother in the present day, both touched by and adjacent to tragedy, make unexpected contact as parallels between their lives emerge.
This is a chance to see a new work-in-progress show from one of the most exciting writers from across the UK and Ireland, staged as part of the Young Vic’s Shed Originals script development programme, in partnership with the Abbey Theatre, and presented as part of Shedinburgh Festival.
Performance Information
Check booking calendar for full details
- Evenings
- Tuesday
- Group Bookings For groups of 10+ enquire here
Stars and Creatives
Who is in the cast of A Ghost in The Throat?
- Breffni Holahan
- Faoileann Cunningham
Who are the creative team of A Ghost in The Throat?
- Based on the novel by: Doireann Ní Ghríofa
- Adapted by: Ursula Rani Sarma
- Director: James Riordan
Important Notes
Contains adult themes of mental health issues.
Venue Information
Young Vic Theatre , 66 The Cut, London, SE1 8LZ
Nearest Tube or Train: Waterloo (Jubilee line, Northern line, Bakerloo line); Southwark (Jubilee line)
Nearest Buses: 40, 60, N63, N89, 1, 68, 168, 172, 176, 188
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