Super Short Summary

The Seafarer by Conor McPherson, set in Baldoyle on Christmas Eve, centers on James “Sharky” Harkin, a struggling alcoholic who returns to live with his blind, older brother Richard. The story follows Sharky’s attempts to stay sober and repair his strained relationship with Richard, culminating in a high-stakes poker game reminiscent of a supernatural encounter from Sharky’s past. The play explores themes including substance use, family dynamics, and personal redemption.