Three's a Shroud
For generations, Catholic undertakers in Belfast have buried Catholics and Protestant undertakers have buried Protestants. So you’d think now that we have peace (mostly), we could stick to these rules? But no...
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Based loosely on a true story, Three's a Shroud sees the breakout of an undertaking war when veteran undertaker, Gerry McSorely, finds his Catholic customers being stolen by young Protestant rival, Basil Gray.
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It gets worse when young Polish woman, Irena Bukowski’s cut-price, new- age, interdenominational funeral home usurps them both.
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With his satirical Facebook page 'Dundonald Liberation Army' gaining 30,000 fans in a year, and a book of the same name topping the Amazon Kindle charts, writer Stephen G Large is one of the country's hottest comedy prospects.
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Most recently, the 35-year old has been selected by BBC London as part of a small team of comedy writers to be developed by the BBC. Remember, you heard of him here first.
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Director Martin Lynch needs no introduction as the man behind such Northern Ireland blockbusters as The History Of The Troubles (accordin’ to my Da) and Dancing Shoes – The George Best Story, among many more.
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Produced by GBL Productions, Three’s A Shroud is brought to life by a fabulous cast headed up by veteran actor, BJ Hogg (Give My Head Peace) in a rare appearance on stage as Gerry McSorley.
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Starring alongside BJ as Simon is Matthew McElhinney, who swears he is not getting personal tuition from his Ma and Da, Marie Jones and Ian McElhinney.
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There's also one of Northern Ireland's best comedy actors, Shaun Blaney as Basil Gray, while brilliant newcomer Nuala McGowan plays Irena Bukowski.
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Three's a Shroud is at the Belfast Waterfront until October 21. Tickets can be booked at www.waterfront.co.uk, at the Ulster Hall Box Office or by calling 028 9033 4455.
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Now Playing: Rivalling undertakers put on the gloves in Three's a Shroud at Belfast Waterfront
Take a peek under the cover of the gravely funny new comedy written by Stephen Large and directed by Martin Lynch