To Have to Shoot Irishmen
By Lizzie Nunnery
Autumn 2018
Omnibus Theatre London, Liverpool Everyman & national tour
Designer: Rachael Rooney
Lighting: Richard Owen
Sound design & composition: Vidar Norheim
Dramaturg: Lindsay Rodden
Photos by Mike Massaro
Cast: Gerard Kearns, Elinor Lawless, Robbie O'Neill, Russell Richardson
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'A stunning production'
British Theatre Guide
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‘Tumbling poetry and lively dialogue power Lizzie Nunnery’s dynamic song-led show set during the Easter Rising’
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'A play with songs that works in the most achingly beautiful way – To Have To Shoot Irishmen is quietly stunning'
Ought to be Clowns
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'Gemma Kerr’s subtle direction underlines the isolating effects of the conflict on the community'
The Stage
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