

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