KING

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.

Nominated: OffFest Awards 2024 for ‘Solo Performance’ and Mental Health Foundation Fringe Award at Edinburgh Fringe 2023.

Cast and Crew

Written & Performed by Pat Kinevane
Director Jim Culleton
Composer and Sound Designer Denis Clohessy
Lighting Designer Pius McGrath
Stylist Catherine Condell
Make Up Zoe Clark
Dramaturg Gavin Kostick
Choreographer Kristina Chaloir and Julian Brigatti
Voice of Tango Instructor José Miguel Jimenez
Voice of Indira Hilda Fay

Producer Eva Scanlan & Laura MacNaughton
Associate Producer Cally Shine
Marketing Allie Whelan & Rachel Foran
Image by Leo Byrne & Publicis
Graphic Design Publicis
PR O’Doherty Communications