I took two trips out to Dun Laoghaire last week. The first was to see Mikel Murfi's extraordinary performance of the playI Hear You and Rejoice, in which Murfi plays a fully realised ensemble of recognisable characters in a rural community, united by their love and admiration for one woman.
The second trip was to see Mikel Murfi's extraordinary performance of the play (and the first in a trilogy) The Man in the Woman's Shoes, in which Murfi introduces us to gentle Pat Farnon, and also plays a fully realised ensemble of recognisable characters in a rural community.
Murfi remains one of the most intriguing and talented performers in the country. If he brings his show to a venue near you at any time, my best and only advice is to buy a ticket and go.