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It’s Christmas Eve and Sharky has returned to Dublin to look after his irascible, ageing brother who’s recently gone blind. Old drinking buddies Ivan and Nicky are holed up at the house too, hoping to play some cards. But with the arrival of a stranger from the distant past the stakes are raised ever higher. In fact, Sharky may be playing for his very soul.

Canadian star Paul Gross leads an incredible cast in this gripping dark comedy by Tony-nominated playwright, Conor McPherson. The Seafarer celebrates the bonds of camaraderie, the possibility of redemption, and the enduring hope found in second chances.

The Seafarer

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On a deserted stretch of land, two old friends wait endlessly for the mysterious Godot, passing the time with conversations that veer from the mundane to the profound. The more they argue, question and complain, the more their predicament begins to resemble that of humanity looking for meaning in an absurd universe.

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Paul Gross

Events

Upcoming events

May 14 - Jul 31, 2026

Waiting for Godot · Stratford Festival

Past events

Oct 15 - Nov 10, 2024

The Seafarer · Alberta Theatre Projects

Future and recently performed repertoire

Vladimir in Waiting for Godot by Beckett

Stratford Festival

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