2025 Productions

The Weir by Conor McPherson is a haunting, atmospheric play where a group of locals share ghost stories that reveal their loneliness, regrets, and need for connection.  As the evening unfolds, a newcomer’s deeply personal tale shifts the tone, exposing emotional truths beneath the surface of the supernatural. 

Set in a rural pub in Carrick in the north-west of Ireland, ‘The Weir’ is naturalistic and familiar. The local men are swapping spooky stories to impress a young woman recently moved to the area from Dublin. As the drink flows and the stories become increasingly frightening, it’s clear that Valerie has something on her mind. She has a tale to tell that’ll stop them all dead in their tracks.

Behind the surface realism, however, this magnificent play has a haunting appeal. Conor McPherson writes: “Mystery is the philosophical underpinning of life. We don’t understand who we are or where we come from. A fear of the unknown is very exciting on stage.”

Contains Adult Language

The play has now been cast and will go into rehearsal in September. Booking will open on 11th October at 9.00 am.