Fifty years after his wrongful conviction, at the age of 74, Paddy is facing into his twilight years and wrestling with a thousand turbulent memories. In Paddy he relives the journey that forever altered his destiny. A one-man show, starring Don Wycherley as Paddy, the play is inspired by Paddy’s memoir Life After Life, a Guildford Four Memoir (2017). Paddy is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of forgiveness, reminding us that the privilege of freedom and love, family and everyday life can restore us and mend the scars of even the most savage injustice.
Don Wycherley brings unflinching honesty, pathos and humour to his portrayal of Paddy, a man failed and scarred by a flawed system yet refusing to be defined by it.
★★★★★ “Don Wycherley is incandescent in this journey from disaster to redemption” – Irish Times
“Gritty and moving… Unmissable” – Irish Independent
“Wycherley is superlative in this exquisitely tender portrayal of Paddy Armstrong”– Emer O’Kelly, Sunday Independent
“Incredible… Don Wycherley in the performance of his life… Unforgettable”
– Joe Duffy, RTÉ Radio 1
“What a beautiful experience. It was a privelege to see such wonderful writing and acting up close. The play is an absolute triumph.” – Donal Ryan
“I highly recommend the Paddy Armstrong play. Don Wycherley captivates” – Christy Moore
A one-man play
Presented by: Wooden Bridge Productions
Written By: Mary-Elaine Tynan, Don Wycherley & Niamh Gleeson
Directed By: Mary-Elaine Tynan
Starring: Don Wycherley as Paddy
Sound and Lighting Technician: Thiago Raggi
Lighting design: Michael Finneran
Sound Design: Damian Sweeney
Duration: 75mins. No Interval
Age Suitability: 15+
Contains some strong language.