* Sold-out world premiere at the Royal Court Theatre in London in the spring of 2017

* Directed by Sam Mendes, popular film director known for multiple award-winning films Skyfall, Revolutionary Road, Jarhead, Road to Perdition, and American Beauty.

*Should be of interest to Irish groups or world history buffs

*Jez Butterworth is best known for his explosive hit Jerusalem with sold-out runs on the West End and Broadway

* Butterworth has earned an Olivier Award for Best Comedy (Mojo), Paul Selvin Award (Fair Game), The E.M Forster Award, and New York Critic’s Circle Award for Best Foreign Play (Jerusalem)

* His most recent work The River ran on Broadway starring noted film actor Hugh Jackman