“Call me Ishmael…”..One of the most famous opening lines in literature will open an exciting new theatrical adaptation of Herman Melville’s Moby Dick...
Considered by many to be the greatest American novel Moby Dick tells the story of the adventures of the wandering sailor Ishmael and his voyage on the whale ship Pequod, commanded by Captain Ahab. Ishmael soon learns that Ahab seeks one specific whale, Moby-Dick, a white whale of tremendous size and ferocity. Comparatively few whale ships know of Moby-Dick, and fewer yet have encountered him. In a previous encounter, the whale destroyed Ahab's boat and bit off his leg and Ahab intends to take revenge.
Conor Lovett and Judy Hegarty Lovett have collaborated artistically over 15 years through their company Gare St Lazare Players Ireland. Critically acclaimed, their work has been presented worldwide as well as regular tours of Ireland.
Moby Dick is a solo performance by Conor Lovett (Molloy, The Good Thief, First Love) directed by Judy Hegarty Lovett with original music composed for the show. Conor Lovett was a nominee for the Irish Times Theatre Awards 'Judges Special Award' for his performances in 2008.
In a tribute to the great film version by director John Huston the show premieres at the Mall Arts Centre, Youghal, Co. Cork which served as the location for Nantucket in the movie Moby Dick which starred Gregory Peck.
