‘Excellent performances in a razor sharp production...make this regional premiere one of the very best rep productions of the year so far'
Manchester Evening News. Read the full review here

'If you want to catch one of the best performances of the year, do not miss George Irving in Shining City’
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'Every credit to director Mark Babych for being brave enough to take on this production and doing it justice. It's an emotionally-charged, grown-up piece of theatre for a discerning audience.'

Lancashire Telegraph

The Emerald Isle meets The Sixth Sense in this riveting and chilling urban ghost story from the multi-award winning author of The Weir, which enjoyed critical and audience acclaim at the Octagon in 2003.

After leaving the priesthood to be with the mother of his child, Neasa, Ian sets himself up as a therapist in Dublin to support his new family. One of his first clients is John who, following the tragic death of his wife in a car accident, has repeatedly seen her ghostly figure appearing at his door. But surely it must be his imagination...

Through taut, witty Irish banter and emotional contact, John learns to open up to Ian, unearthing his hidden demons and beginning to come to terms with his grief. However, Ian starts to realise that his life parallels John’s in many ways, and that the ghosts of his past may yet come back to haunt him too.

Described by The Daily Telegraph as ‘the finest dramatist of his generation’, Conor McPherson flawlessly brings classical Irish storytelling into a modern, urban landscape. This humourous, haunting and fascinating play will have you gripped right up to the shocking twist in the tale. Shining City has previously played to sell-out audiences in London, Dublin and on Broadway.

Please be aware that this production contains some strong language.