Playhouse Derry to stage story of Northern Ireland’s most famous sporting family

What would you put on the line to be the GOAT, The Greatest Of All Time at what you do?

And what if members of your own family have paid the ultimate price in pursuit of the same goal? Motorcycle road racing is the most dangerous sport in the world. But it is the family business of the Dunlops, Northern Ireland’s most famous sporting family.

'The Safety Catch' by Nick Snow joins Michael Dunlop on the eve of The Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophy) after his elder brother had become the latest Dunlop to fall while pursuing glory on the roads.

Presented by Bandit Productions in association with The Glens, Manorhamilton and Co-Motion Theatre, the show comes to The Playhouse Derry on Friday, 25 November.

The Isle of Man TT is the crucible of motorcycle racing, and down the years its’ terrifying circuit has claimed over 250 competitors.

The night before the race, in a passionate and riveting dialogue with his mentor, Liam Beckett, his late father’s best friend and mechanic, Michael must decide whether he should go on racing.

“This is a play about life and death. The story is a verbal battle between two characters as they try to understand why they do what they do, why they couldn‘t not do what they do. With so much at stake it is a fierce encounter, full of emotion, passion and dark humour.

"But it is more than that, it is an ode to adventure, to ambition and ultimately a true affirmation of life” Director Joe O’Byrne said.

The Safety Catch by Nick Snow, featuring Andrew McCracken and Fra Gunn, will come to The Playhouse Derry on Friday, 25 November at 8.00pm.