Porridge Boy

Ireland. 1979. A country about to free itself from the grip of the church and state. A country where people are starting to feel positive at the promise of a new tomorrow. But for one family, tomorrow seems a far way off. Right now, they’re just trying to deal with the very real loss that hangs over their today. Every day.

Porridge Boy is the first musical written by Irish singer-songwriter Brendan Shelly (The Cold Head, Chrome Yellow). With the Irish wit of Roddy Doyle, the biting honesty of Frank McCourt, and the musical stylings that recall the smash hit Once, Porridge Boy is a powerful, personal, hug of a show.

A hug that will stay with you for a very long time. See the world premiere of Porridge Boy from 23-26 May at Greenwich Theatre, Crooms Hill, London, SE10 8ES. Tickets available here.  For media enquiries, email porridgeboy@porridgeboy.co.uk