A Whistle in the Dark
January 13 – February 5, 2005
About the Production
A Whistle in the Dark was The Company Theatre's debut production. Described by the National Post as 'one of the best things ever seen in Canada,' this powerful Irish drama by Tom Murphy announced The Company Theatre's arrival on Toronto's theatre scene. Settled in Coventry with his new wife Betty, Michael Carney Jr. is attempting to lead a new life. But leaving Ireland couldn't set him free, and once the Carney brothers descend, there's no way out. The production was nominated for the Dora Mavor Moore Award for Outstanding Production and was remounted in 2007 at LSPU Hall in Newfoundland and Toronto's Young Centre for the Performing Arts.
Reviews
"One of the best things ever seen in Toronto"
— The National Post
"NEW COMPANY SCORES WITH BARE-KNUCKLED KNOCK-OUT DEBUT"
— Robert Cushman
"Whistle is a disturbing, white-knuckle night at the theatre"
— Glenn Sumi, NOW Magazine
"The most muscular piece of theatre we've seen in Toronto in some time"
— Richard Ouzounian, Toronto Star
Awards & Recognition
- ★2005 Dora Mavor Moore Award - Outstanding Production (Nominated)
Production Details
Dates
January 13 – February 5, 2005
Venue
Berkeley Street Theatre, Toronto
Cast & Creatives
Joseph Ziegler
Michael Carney Sr.
Jonathan Goad
Michael Carney Jr.
Allan Hawco
Harry
Philip Riccio
Des
Sarah Dodd
Betty
Oliver Becker
Iggy (2005)
Richard Clarkin
Iggy (2007)
Aaron Poole
Hugo
David Jansen
Mush (2005)
Dylan Roberts
Mush (2007)