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A sung-through musical reimagining of Shakespeare's Henry IV set against 1970s Northern Ireland. Beginning on Bloody Sunday, it follows idealistic politician Henry Patrick O'Byrne and his delinquent son Hal as they navigate violent face-offs between the IRA and British Army.
The score blends soaring rock anthems, raucous bar songs, and lush Celtic-inflected melodies to tell a story of political ambition, unlikely allegiances, and deeply embedded love of country.
Credits
- By Bree Lowdermilk and Kait Kerrigan
- Based on Shakespeare's Henry IV Parts I & II
- Directed by Michael Arden