The Ferryman
by Jez Butterworth

The Ferryman Book Cover
The Ferryman Cover

Synopsis

'Vanishing.

It's a powerful word, that.

A powerful word.' Armagh, 1981.

The Carney farmhouse is a hive of activity with preparations for the annual harvest.

A day of hard work on the land and a traditional night of feasting and celebrations lie ahead.

But this year they will be interrupted by a visitor.

"This family can take care of its own."

The new play from the writer of multi-award-winning modern classic Jerusalem, The Ferryman premiered at the Royal Court, London, in April 2017, directed by Sam Mendes.

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Publisher Samuel French

The Ferryman is a play written by Jez Butterworth and published by Samuel French .

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