Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme

The Mainstage Series

The Great War has begun. Eight men of Ulster must move beyond the troubles between Protestants and Catholics as they prepare for the Battle of the Somme. Frank McGuinness’ lyrical play captures the fierce friendship and loyalty among this band of brothers facing the wickedness and wastefulness of war.

By Frank McGuinness

September 4-20

Directed by Matt Torney

The Charity Randall Theatre inside the Stephen Foster Memorial, 4301 Forbes Avenue, Oakland

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"McGuinness is capable of creating powerful set-ups and filling out his plot with thrilling dialogue. PICT director Matt Torney will never be accused of underplaying any emotional beat: In his hands, this play is its own sort of siege. There isn't a second you're not giving the production the attention demanded."

Ted Hoover, City Paper

"Director Matt Tomey's seamless pacing kept the story marching forward to its inevitable conclusion. Johnmichael Bohach's set design, Joan Markert's costumes and Cindy Limauro's lighting created a theatrical setting and a sense of place and time."

Alice T. Carter, Pittsburgh Tribune review

"PICT has mounted a very well done production that I would recommend you checking out. It's a wonderful show with eight fully-formed characters trying to survive in the ugliest of situations."

Pittsburgh Stage Online Magazine