Ireland mustn’t be such a bad place, so, if the Yanks want to come here to do their filming’

It’s 1934 and news on the island of Inishmaan is thin on the ground. Then word arrives that they’re making a Hollywood film on neighbouring Inishmore and Cripple Billy for once is paying attention.

The Cripple of Inishmaan is a comic masterpiece which sees eccentric island characters trade stories to within an inch of their lives while a young man tries to make sense of who he is.

This production revived the unique relationship between writer Martin McDonagh, Tony Award-winning director Garry Hynes and the widely-acclaimed Druid ensemble.

In 2009, the Druid and Atlantic Theater co-production of The Cripple of Inishmaan by Martin McDonagh was awarded a total of 9 prestigious theatre awards from the US, UK and Ireland.

US Awards

Joe A. Callaway Award – Outstanding Direction (Garry Hynes)

Obie Award – Performance (Aaron Monaghan)

Drama Desk Award – Outstanding Ensemble Performance for the entire cast

Outer Circle Critics Award – Outstanding Featured Actor (David Pearse)

Lucille Lortel Award – Outstanding Featured Actor (Aaron Monaghan)

Lucille Lortel Award – Outstanding Featured Actress (Kerry Condon)

UK Awards

Manchester Evening News Theatre Award – Best Visiting Production at The Lowry in Salford, Manchester

Manchester Evening News Theatre Award – Best Actor in a Visiting Production (Aaron Monaghan) at the Lowry in Salford, Manchester

Irish Awards

Irish Times Irish Theatre Award – Best Supporting Actress (Dearbhla Molloy)