THE MANNY

THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT

Written & performed

by Sam McArdle

Directed by Mel Fulbrook

★★★★ Irish Independent

★★★★ Broadway World

★★★★ No More Workhorse

"McArdle is funny, his comedic timing is excellent ★★★★ Everything Theatre

A dark comedy about an Irish male nanny who works for rich single mums in West London.

Manny is enjoying a Peter Pan-esque lifestyle of well-paid cash in hand work and settling for meaningless dates with women who harmonise happy birthday with their eyes closed. All just to disguise himself from the fact that he's letting life go by without following any real purpose.

He meets Molly, an actress disillusioned with life, as she sells beetroot brownies in Borough market (as opposed to playing Cleopatra on Broadway). Soon Manny becomes an unlikely role model for Michael, a 7 year old spoilt, seemingly irredeemable product of a loveless marriage.

All three face a potential future of unrequited dreams, and all three will have their lives changed by the events that occur.

CAST & CREATIVES

Actor, Writer & Producer | Sam McArdle
Director | Mel Fullbrook
Sound Designer | Charlie Smith
Lighting Designer & Stage Manager & Operator I Can Avni

Artwork & Poster Design | Rebecca Need Menear, Jesper Tielbeke & Jonny Murphy
Rehearsal Photography | James Corrigan

"McArdle offers a full-throttle performance but knows exactly when to slam on the brakes"★★★★★ The Recs

“The writing is sure-footed, switching between the hide-and-seek game and the colourful backstory.” ★★★★ Irish Independent

"Captivating, enthralling & meaningful... with a dash of dark & brilliant banter"

★★★★ Fringe Theatre Reviews

"Charmingly funny throughout… McArdle exhibits fiery passion"

★★★★ Mickey Jo

Running time 70 mins

Nightly at 8:00pm. No performance Sundays.

All seats €20