Holmgang
2017, Piccolo Theatre Germany/O’Casey Theatre Dublin.
Director Cal Forde
Written by Lloyd Collins, devised with cast.
Presented by Giant Wolf Theatre Company
Cast
Lara Coady
Méabh Lyons
Samuel Coyle
Max Kane
Darragh Lawlor
Ronan J. Adamson
Leon Byrd
Brotherhood, blood, betrayal. We follow Gunnar and Brynjolf, as they find a new life in Dyflin, battle their enemies and emotions. Lifelong brothers in arms and the fiercest of friends, we see how rivalry and love can bring them together or break them apart. When honour is threatened, who shall be held accountable?
Set in Dublin’s viking age, Holmgang is an at times grim, at times hilarious, and at times a heart-breaking look at duty, masculinity, and honour.