A fisherman’s strange catch sparks chaos in 1960s Ireland.
Set in Ireland in 1966, this play begins when a skipper arrives in Dingle Bay with an unexpected catch, setting off a chain of increasingly absurd events. The story draws in figures including Eamon de Valera and Queen Elizabeth, alongside a host of local characters, as the situation escalates. Built from interviews, the narrative unfolds in a pub setting, combining anecdote and performance with live traditional Irish music. Through its comic structure, the play traces how a single incident ripples outward, intersecting with wider social and political dynamics.