Martin McDonagh’s Hangmen is a brilliantly crafted dark comedy that delivers sharp wit, suspense, and moral dilemmas in equal measure. Set in a Northern English pub in the 1960s, the story centres on Harry Wade, Britain’s second-most-famous hangman, as he faces the end of capital punishment. When a mysterious stranger arrives, old tensions resurface, and Harry’s past comes back to haunt him. With McDonagh’s trademark razor-sharp dialogue and unexpected twists, Hangmen explores themes of justice, guilt, and the fine line between right and wrong. This award-winning play is a perfect mix of humour and tension, guaranteed to keep audiences riveted from start to finish. For lovers of intelligent, edgy theatre, Hangmen is an unmissable experience that will leave a lasting impression.
Directed by Nick Fagan, featuring Trevor Anderson, Josh Coldwell, Brendan Cooney, Rachel Dalton, Brant Eustice, Gary George, Greg Janzow, Finty McBain, Steve Marvanek, Tom Tassone and Leighton Vogt.