Even These Things

Three Centuries. Three Moments. Our City.

‘Do you think the city’s forgotten?’

Three centuries. Three moments in time. An epic story of Manchester and Ireland by multi award-winning playwright Rory Mullarkey premieres at the Royal Exchange Theatre, 30 years after an IRA bomb devastated the heart of the city.

In 1846, Annie Donovan has a score to settle; in 1996, it looks like any other Saturday morning in Manchester; and in 2026, Jenny moves back to the place where she grew up.

This original and moving new play explores private and public histories, grief and love – and the making and re-making of our city.

Award-winning Film and Television star Elaine Cassidy makes her Royal Exchange debut, alongside Katherine Pearce, who returns to the Royal Exchange after starring in NO PAY? NO WAY! (2023).

Directed by James Macdonald

Director: James Macdonald

Role: Annie Donovan/Kaz

Cast: Katherine Pearce, Fionnuala Dorrity

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