Mikel Murfi Trilogy: The Man in the Woman's Shoes (Part 1)

Across one day at Swift, experience Mikel Murfi’s incredible trilogy of plays following the life of small-town cobbler Pat Farnon. 

This is the booking page for the 1st play in the trilogy, The Man in the Woman's Shoes. 

Experience the complete Mikel Murfi Trilogy for just €60! Add tickets for all three plays to your online cart, and a discount will be applied automatically at checkout. 

Trilogy bundles can also be booked in person at Swift Box Office or by calling us on 046 908 7000. 

Trilogy bundle: €60 
Individual plays: €25 

The Man in the Woman's Shoes

A one-man theatre show written and directed by Mikel Murfi. 

Just outside of town, cobbler Pat Farnon lives on his own, contentedly aging in the cottage in which he was reared. Join him as he walks the five miles into his “metropolis,” populated with no-necked water diviners, sporting savants, loudmouths, and preachers. 

"Astonishing... this is a high-top performance." - New York Times Critic Pick 

"A miniature masterpiece" - The Times, London 

"Extraordinary physical performance... sharp observational comedy" - The Sunday Times 

Winner: Stewart Parker Trust / BBC Northern Ireland Radio Drama Award 2013 
Winner: Writers Guild of Ireland (Zebbie) Awards 2014 – Best Theatre Script 
Shortlisted: Irish Times Theatre Awards 2013 – Best New Play 

The Man in the Woman's Shoes was created with the support of Sligo County Council Arts Service and The Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo, as part of the Bealtaine Festival. The Man In The Woman’s Shoes has toured extensively in Ireland since 2012. It has played twice in NYC at the Irish Arts Centre in Manhattan. It ran for three weeks at The Tricycle Theatre, London, in 2016 to full houses.