City Theatre Dublin Presents this exciting new Irish play by Waterford playwright Alex McAllister based on the life of footballer Roy Keane.

So … who is Roy Keane?

This captivating new play imagines the world as viewed through the eyes of Ireland’s most controversial sports figure.   

Set during Christmas 2005 just prior to his move to Celtic, Keane is living at the centre of a myth, attempting to deflect the excesses of adulation and hatred, while displaying an  engaging humanity and uncertainty coupled with a wry detachment and brutal self awareness.

The pivotal role of ROY KEANE is played by Cork man Myles Horgan - recently seen in the Ken Laoch hit movie -  THE WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY.

Myles has made the role his own infusing it with the dynamic energy of this enigmatic sportsman.

Directed By Michael Scott  - “ROY- A footballers tale” is set to become the definitive theatre show about one of Irelands greatest sports figures

Written By Alec McAllister

Directed by Michael Scott

Set Design is by Dermot Quinn 

Video inserts by Danny O Dwyer.

Alec McAllister is a native of Waterford who has written for The Sunday Tribune & The Irish Times.

He was twice shortlisted for The Hennessy Cognac New Irish Writing Award for Fiction.

This is his first piece for theatre.

Previously he has worked backstage with Edmund Rice Choral Society, De La Salle Musical Society, Stagefright, Premier Productions and Red Kettle.

He decided to write a play about football when he finally realised

he was much better at juggling words than juggling a ball.

"To put anything on the stage is an act of imagination and with this play I have tried to imagine what it is like to be Roy Keane and to bring the audience into that place.

Whats it like to be adored by some and hated by others?

How do you live with it and shelter yourself and your family from the excess of both camps?

Everyone knows the Roy Keane story, but whats it like to be the Roy Keane story.

There are some ficititious elements.

For instance I have no reason to believe that Mossie is anything other an excellent photographer.

Nor was I sitting beside Roy when he watched the World Cup at home.

No other figure in modern Irish life has commanded as much attention and speculation as Keane.

Central to this fascination is Keanes reserve and his ability to deflect all attempts at penetrating that reserve.

In the end all we can do is wonder and imagine."