The Ferryman at the Gielgud Theatre

Actor Paddy Considine has confirmed that he will be stepping down from the role of Quinn Carney in The Ferryman three months ahead of the show's final dates. Considine confirmed the news in a tweet, saying "Due to the large number of people asking I can confirm my final performance of The Ferryman will be the evening of Saturday October 7th." Due to the large number of people asking I can confirm my final performance of @theferrymanplay will be the evening of Saturday October 7th. pic.twitter.com/iOAvu6ARU0 — Paddy Considine ☠️ (@PaddyConsidine) August 31, 2017   The role of Quinn Carney will be played William Houston known to film goers as Constable 'Clarky' Clarke in Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes and Sherloc Holmes: A Game of Shadows. Sussex born Houston grew up in Northern Ireland so shouldn't have any trouble doing a convincing Irish accent. Houston's many stage credits include Troilus and Cressida, Henrvy IV, Henry V, Sejanus, and Coriolanus for the Royal Shakespeare Company; Fools Fortune at The Old Vic and Titus Andronics at Shakespeare' Globe. Also joining the company from 9 October will be Maureen Beattie, Charles Dale, Laurie Davidson , Sarah Greene, Ivan Kaye, Mark Lambert, Catherine McCormack, Fergal McElherron and Glenn Speers. Buy tickets to The Ferryman Written by Jez Butterworth, The Ferryman is directed by film and theatre director Sam Mendes. The highly anticipated and much acclaimed play opened at the Royal Court Theatre earlier this year before transferring to the Gielgud Theatre in London's West End. The Ferryman runs from 20 June 2017 until 6 January 2018 at the Gielgud Theatre.

A reviews round-up for The Ferryman at the Royal Court Theatre. Jez Butterworth's highly anticipated new play 'The Ferryman' opens to spectacular reviews at London's Royal Court Theatre. Already the fastest selling production in the Court's history, the sold-out run, has received a unanimous 5-stars from all the major critics. Butterworth's beautiful dramatisation of politics and private life in Northern Ireland combines the gangland politics of his first hit, Mojo, with the rural rituals of his later work including Jerusalem and then some. Sam Mendes return to his theatrical roots with this 'powerful' production involving a large and constantly moving cast. Paddy Considine, who makes his stage debut, is commended for his contained yet charismatic performance as reformed IRA activist, with Laura Donnelly, Dearbhla Molloy, Genevieve O’Reilly and Bríd Brennan also getting call-outs. Described as 'shattering', 'stunning', 'bold' and 'easily the best new play of the year' Jez Butterworth and Sam Mendes have delivered a shattering tale of passion and violence. One not to be missed. Click here to book tickets The Ferryman is at the Royal Court Theatre until 20 May 2017. Then transfers to the West End running from 20 June 2017 until 7 October 2017 at the Gielgud Theatre.

West End transfer confirmed for Jez Butterworth's new Royal Court play The Ferryman. Jez Butterworth's highly anticipated new play The Ferryman, is to transfer to the Gielgud Theatre in London's West End following its Royal Court premiere. Set in rural Northern Ireland in 1981, the height of the troubles; The Ferryman is a mighty family epic with generations of one family crammed into its dynamic world. Directed by Sam Mendes, the play will feature Paddy Considine, Laura Donnelly and Genevieve O’Reilly in a company of 38. Such is the buzz around The Ferryman, it sold-out the limited Royal Court run in one day, becoming the fastest-selling production in the 60-year history of the theatre. Following the speed in which the play sold-out, West End producer Sonia Friedman said 'It became clear to us even then that there was a far larger demand to see the play than the Court run could ever accommodate. We have therefore worked at speed to find the production another home as quickly as possible, which is no mean feat, and we are very grateful to the company for helping us make this happen.' She added that 'It is thrilling to know that wider audiences will now have a chance to see this extraordinary new work from one of our most important writers. The scope, scale and ambition of Jez’s new play deserves this opportunity.' Butterworth’s plays include Mojo and Jerusalem – the latter of which was of the most popular of recent years and won its lead actor, Mark Rylance, an Olivier in London and a Tony in New York. General tickets for the West End run of The Ferryman go on sale Friday 10 February 2017. Producers confirmed over 20,000 tickets for the West End run will be on sale at less than £25, with tickets at all performances from £12, and all preview performances will be a a reduced rate. Over 20,000 tickets for the West End run will be on sale at less than £25, with tickets at all performances from just £12. All tickets for previews will be at reduced prices. The Ferryman will play a limited 16 week run from 20 June 2017 at the Gielgud Theatre. BOOKING Booking opens soon.  Sign-up to our email alerts to be the first to hear about booking >