KING Pat Kinevane/Fishamble

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. They

have been called BRILLIANT (Irish Times), EXTRAORDINARY (New York Times),

STUNNING (Scotsman), DAZZLING (Guardian), and MESMERISING (Sydney

Morning Herald). Now, Fishamble and Pat Kinevane, under the direction of Jim

Culleton, and with music by Denis Clohessy, return with this very special fifth solo play.

King is the fifth collaboration between Pat Kinevane and Fishamble, with Jim Culleton as

director. The production was developed with the support of Nasc Network Commission

and Georganne Aldrich Heller.