About
Written and Performed by Ruairi Conaghan
When actor Ruairi Conaghan was asked to play Patrick Magee, mastermind of the 1984 Brighton Bomb attack on Margaret Thatcher, it triggered memories of an act of violence upon his own family when he was a child.
In 1974 Judge Rory Conaghan was shot dead by the IRA on his Belfast doorstep whilst holding his 9 year old daughter's hand. Ruairi Conaghan is Judge Conaghans nephew and namesake. His memories of the murder led to a physical and mental collapse that threatened his life. Lies Where It Falls uses song, poetry, humour and Shakespeare to tell a courageous story of recovery with life-affirming, soul bearing honesty.
Nomination and Finalist for Best Performance Piece in the Off West End Theatre Awards 2024( OFFIES)
Top 10 Cultural events of 2023 in The Belfast Telegraph.
An Edinburgh Festival Highlight- The List
An extraordinary solo performance. A compelling, moving exploration of grief,trauma and the long shadows cast by violence.
***** ( 5 Stars) Fringe Review
A Fascinating and moving piece of writing …with great humour…imaginatively and poignantly performed.
**** ( 4 Stars ) LondonTheatre1
