On 22 October 1975, the Guildford Four were convicted of bombings carried out by the Provisional IRA. They were Paul Hill, Gerry Conlon, Carol Richardson and Paddy Armstrong. Their innocence was accepted by the British Courts after they had spent 15 years in prison. Gerry Conlon’s story was told in the Oscar-winning film In the Name of the Father in which he was portrayed by Daniel Day-Lewis. The story of Paddy Armstrong has now been brought to life by the actor Don Wycherly based on the book by Mary Elaine Tynan Life after Life.
Wycherley writes: “I had the privilege of spending time with Paddy and his wife Caroline while preparing for the role… I listened to his stories – some painful, others filled with mischief and warmth. These conversations gave me insight that no book or archive could provide. As an actor, portraying someone real – especially someone still very much alive – is a responsibility I take seriously. I worked to capture his voice, his movement, his spirit. Paddy’s story is one of survival, but also of hope.”
What the critics say
Best New Play, Best Direction, Best Lighting – Broadway World Awards 2025
‘Don Wycherley is incandescent in this journey from disaster to redemption.’ – Irish Times
‘Wycherley is superlative in this exquisitely tender portrayal of Paddy Armstrong,’ – The Sunday Independent
“Incredible… Don Wycherley in the performance of his life… Unforgettable” – RTE
“What a beautiful experience….The play is an absolute triumph.” – Donal Ryan, award-winning novelist
All proceeds will go to the Gaza School of Music, a branch of the Edward Said National Conservatory of Music in Palestine. It continues to engage with displaced children traumatised by two years of war in the Gaza Strip. Please spread the word!
Ticket Reservations
Send an email stating your name and the number of tickets required to: bookings@theglas.org
Date: Saturday 23 May at 19.00 (Ticket collection and refreshments from 18.00)
Tickets: CHF 30 (or CHF 20 for retired and unemployed; and CHF 10 for students)
Venue: Aula, College des Coudriers, 15a Ave Joli Mont (opp. Balexert)
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The ever-popular GLAS raffle is sponsored by Charly O’Neill’s bar and restaurant.