Walking with Ghosts
  • Edinburgh International Festival

Irish national treasure Gabriel Byrne weaves a captivating tale that is by turns hilarious and heartbreaking.

Adapted from his best-selling 2020 memoir of the same name, Walking with Ghosts follows Byrne from his childhood in Ireland to his incredible career in Hollywood. Growing up on the outskirts of Dublin, Byrne sought refuge in a world of imagination among the fields and hills near his home, at the edge of a rapidly encroaching city.Eventually, he turned to amateur dramatics on the advice of a friend after failing to become a priest and a plumber.

Directed by three-time Emmy award-winning director Lonny Price, Walking with Ghosts is a lyrical homage to the people and landscapes that ultimately shape our destinies.

Walking with Ghosts marks Landmark Productions return to the Festival following the world premiere of Medicine in 2021.

Supported by

Landmark Productions

Gabriel Byrne

Lonny Price Director

Sinad McKenna Set and Lighting Designer

Joan OClery Costume Designer

Sinad Diskin Sound Designer and Composer

Following the UK premiere in Edinburgh, the performance transfers to the Apollo Theatre in Londons West End, from 6"17 September, presented by Landmark, Neal Street and Playful Productions.

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