To mark 100 years since its sinking, one of Belfast’s most prominent playwrights, Martin Lynch, turns his attention to the legendary Titanic story.
The Titanic Boys, tells the true, untold story of nine young Harland & Wolff men who uniquely built, sailed and died on the RMS Titanic.
Two weeks before the Titanic sailed, designer Thomas Andrews walked into the four main trade workshops at Harland and Wolff and asked each foreman to name his best apprentice. When the bosses nominated four young men, Andrews informed the stunned apprentices they were joining himself and four senior tradesmen to sail on Titanic’s maiden voyage to New York as members of the H&W Guarantee Group.
The Titanic Boys brings the Titanic story back to where it all began – Belfast. Heart-warming and heart-breaking, this story of nine men who knew the Titanic better than anyone else in the world is truly remarkable. Laced with Lynch’s renowned capacity for capturing Belfast character and humour, this is one not to be missed!
The Titanic Boys opens at the Grand Opera House on Wednesday 8th August and runs until Saturday 25th August. Ticket prices start at £12 and can be purchased via telephone on 9024 1919, online at www.goh.co.uk or in person at the theatre’s Box Office.
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