Evanna Lynch to star in Under the Black Rock – There Ought To Be Clowns

Evanna Lynch, greatest identified for her function as Luna Lovegood within the Harry Potter movies, has been introduced in Under the Black Rock, a play set in 80s Belfast across the time of the Troubles and led by an Irish forged. 

The thriller performs on the Arcola Theatre from 2nd-Twenty fifth March and traces the shifting fortunes of a household on the top of Northern Ireland’s violent current historical past. County Louth born Evanna Lynch will play Niamh Ryan, a girl who’s drawn into the battle as a part of a group the place nobody is sort of who they appear and anyone could also be an enemy. With twists and turns of plot, and laced with gallows humour, Under the Black Rock poses questions on household loyalty, morality and the way younger women and men are drawn into violence.

Under the Black Rock is by Tim Edge, who has spoken extensively to communities who have been current in Belfast on the time, and directed by Ben Kavanagh. It is offered by Bluebird Productions and produced by Sam Edmunds. Further casting to be introduced.

Evanna Lynch mentioned

“I’m honoured to be part of this production of Under the Black Rock, a play that boldly and compassionately explores the topic of violent extremism during the Troubles in Northern Ireland, a period in history that even as a child I knew only to ask about in hushed tones. Even today, it’s a topic you learn to tread lightly around so I was moved by the way this play manages to prompt deep reflection of the past and its bearing on the future. I’m thrilled to be working with Tim and Ben to help tell this story.”

Playwright Tim Edge

“I worked and travelled extensively in Northern Ireland during the Troubles. I still maintain a deep affection for the people of the six counties. They have endured so much and deserve the consolation of optimism and relative stability. The play is dedicated to them.”

Bluebird Productions was arrange in 2022 to showcase new writing and develop younger administrators and producers. Director Ben Kavanagh is an actor, director, author, podcaster and educator. His work consists of Victims (author and director, Drayton Arms), The Convert (author, Above The Stag) and Boy Meets Boy (Jermyn Street) for which he was nominated for an Offie for his efficiency.

Photo: Gregory Haney