Only an Apple

Only an Apple is Tom McIntyre's new play, a lusty and disquieting tale of an ailing Taoiseach, played by Don Wycherley of Bathchelors Walk fame.

On the cusp of a 'heave', the Taoiseach must move quickly to stop the aspiring Government Chief Whip McPhrunty. Enter the two most most unlikely characters, drawing a great laugh from the audience, Queen Elizabeth I and Grace O'Malley. This unlikely sexually charged duo wreak havoc among the men. But are they just sexual objects or portents of something far more sinister.

Tom McIntyre is one of Ireland most daring and original writers, and he certainly pushes the audience to their limits. His play pushes us through a fast paced journey between the real and imaginery worlds. At time you find yourself wondering if the characters are sane or if this is all one big illusion. It brings Flann O'Brien, At Swim to Birds to mind.

Director Selina Cartmell [Courtesy of The Abbey Theatre.]