About the Show

A gripping tale of identity, silence, and a young man's search for belonging and forgiveness.

The Black Wolfe Tone is a powerful new play exploring identity, rebellion, and the struggles of young men confronting their inner darkness. This fast-paced story examines the unspoken pressures of society, the complexities of the mind, and the experience of growing up mixed race in Ireland. At its core, it is a deeply personal journey of a young boy searching for forgiveness—a longing to be seen, understood, and loved.

Critic Reviews (5)

“This is a play about mental illness, and profoundly about identity… Like Kevin, it is as Irish as can be.”
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“The Black Wolfe Tone is an arresting and thought-provoking look into one man’s life.”
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“What we get instead is a jambalaya of addled observations, self-delusions, angry protests, and cris de coeur, mainly wails for freedom.”
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“It confirms both his innate strengths and tangled psychological distresses. It also confirms Fortune as an actor worth watching and watching for.”
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“It’s a powerful piece of playwriting as it withholds nothing of the inner turmoil that runs rampant in his psyche.”
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Cast and creative team

Irish Repertory Theatre