Film Performances
The Man Who Swallowed A Dictionary, at Stormont Parliament Buildings
Held in The Great Hall at Stormont Parliament BuildingsDirected by: Matthew McElhinney
Written by: Robert Niblock
Green Shoot is delighted to be touring THE MAN WHO SWALLOWED A DICTIONARY, a new play by Bobby Niblock, Martin Lynch and Matthew McElhinney about the life of ex UVF and PUP politician, David Ervine.
This one-man show, starring Paul Garrett, chronicles the remarkable life of Ervine, from the backstreets of East Belfast to Long Kesh prisoner to political negotiations at the White House and Downing Street. From his personal family tragedies to becoming the man who is widely regarded as the person who did most to deliver the Protestant working class to support the Good Friday Agreement.
As well as being an important figure in the history of Ulster loyalism, Ervine was also known for his grasp of the English language and capacity for using 'big words' in television interviews, hence the title of the play. It's a remarkable story, providing a great insight into not just the man but the Protestant community in the most turbulent period of the Troubles. Playwright, Bobby Niblock, who served time in prison alongside Ervine, has written several plays exploring the politics of the Protestant working class community.
Doors 6pm - licensed bar open
Running time: Act 1 - 58 minutes / Interval - 20 minutes / Act 2 - 48 minutes
Tickets £25
Plenty of FREE parking, enter via Massey Avenue entrance
Saturday 5 October
Key: Live Event = Live Event