KING tells the story of Luther, a man from Cork named in honour of his Granny Bee Baw’s hero, Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Luther only leaves his apartment for essential journeys, and to perform as an Elvis impersonator.
The play explores prejudice, privilege, and resilience, as Luther struggles to live life to the full.
Fishamble and Pat Kinevane have previously collaborated on FORGOTTEN, SILENT, UNDERNEATH, and BEFORE, which have won major international awards including Olivier, Fringe First, Herald Archangel, Adelaide Fringe, and Helen Hayes awards.
‘Majestic Solo Show’ – New Yorker
‘Incredibly compelling and poignant narrative’ – Irish Times
‘The stagecraft [is] unsurpassed…immaculate’ – Sunday Independent
‘Virtuosic theatricality…excellent…inventive’ – Irish Independent
★★★★ Scotsman
★★★★ Morning Star
★★★★★ Pick of the Fringe
This production was developed with the support of Nasc Network Commission and Georganne Aldrich Heller. #FishambleKING
Written and Performed By: Pat Kinevan
Directed By: Jim Culleton
Choreographed By: Kristina Chaloir and Julian Brigatti
Presented By: Fishamble: The New Play Company
Duration: 80mins. No Interval
Age Suitability: 14+
Fishamble: The New Play Company is supported by the Arts Council, Dublin City Council and Culture Ireland.
Lead image by Leo Byrne and Publicis.
