Theatre
TRAWLED When Adventure Becomes Survival
23 January 2026
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 humor 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.
★★★★★ "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)
“I highly recommend the Paddy Armstrong play… Don Wycherley captivates” – Christy Moore
“This is writing and acting at its most powerful… a totally engrossing experience. It truly is a show not to be missed” – Michael Harnett, playwright
“A superb production. Wycherley is captivating and we hung on his every word” – audience member
“Hilarious, moving, infuriating. I was moved beyond words. I want to see it again” - audience member
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