The Boy Who Never Was

Previewing at Mermaid Arts Centre ahead of its opening at Dublin Theatre Festival

The Boy Who Never Was

An Adaptation of MOONSTONE by Sjón

Adapted from the award-winning Icelandic novel Moonstone, by Sjón, Brokentalkers bring their contemporary theatrical approach to this beautifully evocative period work.

Set in 1918 Moonstone tells the story of a young queer man, Máni Steinn - film fanatic and dreamer - who exists on the fringes of an intolerant society at a moment of profound global transformation.

Set against the backdrop of a global pandemic, war in Europe and growing intolerance of “others” Moonstone draws a line between past and present, exploring the cyclical nature of human history and the role of art as both a comfort and a compass.

Funded by The Arts Council of Ireland and Dublin City Council, Co-Produced by Project Arts Centre, Mermaid Arts Centre & Quaternaire.

Adapted for the stage and Directed by Feidlim Cannon & Gary Keegan

Creative Produced by Rachel Bergin

Dramaturgy by Bjarni Jonsson

Movement Direction by: Eddie Kay

Costume Design by Sarah Foley

Set Design by Ellen Kirk

Composition by Valgeir Sigurðsson

Lighting Design by Sinead Wallace

Cast:

Matthew Malone

Maeve O’Mahony

Molly O’Mahony

Konstantin Stanchev