Paddy - The Life and Times of Paddy Armstrong

Fifty years after his wrongful conviction, at the age of 74, Paddy is facing into his twilight years and wrestling with a thousand turbulent memories. In Paddy, he relives the journey that forever altered his destiny.

A one-man show, starring Don Wycherley as Paddy, the play is inspired by Paddy’s memoir Life After Life, a Guildford Four Memoir (2017). Don Wycherley brings unflinching honesty, pathos and humour to his portrayal of Paddy, a man failed and scarred by a flawed system yet refusing to be defined by it. Paddy is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of forgiveness, reminding us that the privilege of freedom and love, family and everyday life can restore us and mend the scars of even the most savage injustice.

Written By: Mary-Elaine Tynan, Don Wycherley and Niamh Gleeson

Directed By: Mary-Elaine Tynan

Starring: Don Wycherley

Sound and Lighting Technician: Thiago Raggi

Lighting design: Michael Finneran

Sound Design: Damian Sweeney

Presented By: Mary-Elaine Tynan and Don Wycherley

Design: Gav Doyle, Symmetry Industry

Videographer: Jono Lavery

REVIEWS

★★★★★ "Don Wycherley is incandescent in this journey from disaster to redemption" – Irish Times

“Wycherley is superlative in this exquisitely tender portrayal of Paddy Armstrong” – Emer O’Kelly, Sunday Independent

"Gritty and moving... Unmissable" – Irish Independent

“What a beautiful experience. It was a privilege to see such wonderful writing and acting up close. The play is an absolute triumph” - Donal Ryan

“Incredible… Don Wycherley in the performance of his life… Unforgettable” – Joe Duffy

“Stunning play and performance. Don’t miss it” – Alastair Logan (Guildford Four solicitor)