PADDY – The Life and Times of Paddy Armstrong returns to the Viking Theatre, Clontarf, for eight nights this October, from 14 to 17 and 21 to 24 October 2026. The multi-award-winning one-man play, presented by Wooden Bridge Productions and starring Don Wycherley in the title role, comes back to the Viking after three sold-out runs. Tickets are €20. Book on TakeYourSeats.ie.
Key facts
- Show: PADDY – The Life and Times of Paddy Armstrong
- Written by: Mary-Elaine Tynan, Don Wycherley & Niamh Gleeson
- Directed by: Mary-Elaine Tynan
- Starring: Don Wycherley as Paddy
- Presented by: Wooden Bridge Productions
- Venue: Viking Theatre, Clontarf, Dublin 3
- Dates: nightly from 14 to 17 and 21 to 24 October 2026
- Time: 8:00pm (doors 7:45pm)
- Tickets: €20 (plus a €1.50 booking fee)
- Booking: TakeYourSeats.ie
About the play
After three sold-out runs, this multi-award-winning play returns to the Viking. The one-man play, which premiered at the Viking in November 2024, was inspired by Paddy Armstrong’s memoir Life After Life, a Guildford Four Memoir, and stars Don Wycherley in the title role.
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 moving, tender and often hilarious journey that forever altered his destiny — 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 brings unflinching honesty, pathos and humour to his portrayal of Paddy, a man failed and scarred by a flawed system yet refusing to be defined by it.
Who is Paddy Armstrong?
Paddy Armstrong is a native of Belfast, Northern Ireland. In 1975 he was falsely convicted of helping carry out the Guildford and Woolwich bombings, a conviction for which he spent 15 years in prison. Today, he lives in Clontarf, Dublin, with his wife and children.
Frequently asked questions
When is PADDY on at the Viking Theatre?
It runs for eight nights: 14, 15, 16 and 17 October, then 21, 22, 23 and 24 October 2026, each at 8:00pm.
How much are tickets?
Tickets are €20, plus a €1.50 booking fee.
Who stars in it?
Don Wycherley plays Paddy in this one-man play, written by Mary-Elaine Tynan, Don Wycherley and Niamh Gleeson and directed by Mary-Elaine Tynan.
What is the play about?
It is inspired by Paddy Armstrong’s memoir Life After Life, a Guildford Four Memoir, following his journey fifty years after his wrongful conviction.
What time should I arrive?
Doors open at 7:45pm for an 8:00pm start.
Where can I book?
Tickets are available through TakeYourSeats.ie.
Tickets and how to book
Tickets for PADDY – The Life and Times of Paddy Armstrong are €20 (plus a €1.50 booking fee) and can be booked now through TakeYourSeats.ie. With three previous sold-out runs, early booking is advised.
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