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Marjorie’s Dead

But they really should have made sure...

  • Fri 7 Nov - Sat 8 Nov 2025
  • 7:30pm
  • £22.50 Includes maximum applicable per ticket booking fee.
  • The Studio at the Grand Opera House
Recommended for Ages 13+

Running Time: 1hr 10mins (no interval)

Based on a true story, travel back in time to 18th Century Ireland, to a place where ancient myth meets a changing landscape and a young woman in Lurgan is buried alive.

In 1705, Marjorie McCall was buried in Shankill graveyard, Lurgan. Married to John McCall, a young doctor, her sudden illness and untimely death had him deep in grief, as even with the knowledge of his trade, he was not able to save her. He mourned the loss of his young wife and had her waked and buried. Buried with a rather large and valuable wedding ring.

Yet not all mourned her loss, some saw it as a rather lucrative situation. The night of her burial, when all was quiet in the graveyard, two grave robbers knew that business was afoot. Under the cover of darkness they dug her back up, wanting the ring and even her cadaver to make themselves money. They opened her coffin and began to cut off her swollen finger…

Following a sold-out premiere run Dark Forest Theatre is proud to present ‘MARJORIE’S DEAD’ in The Studio.

More information about Dark Forest Theatre can be found here.

The production is sponsored by the Lurgan Townscape Heritage Scheme, an initiative supported by the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council and The National Lottery Heritage Fund

Cast & Team

Annina Noelle Watton

Marjorie McCall

Matthew O’Leary

John McCall & Mr Burke

Nathan Martin

Cian & Mr Hare (and Director)

Anna Conway

Stage Manager

  • “Marjorie’s Dead blends folklore with rich emotional depth.”

    Audience Member

  • “Nathan Martin has created a visually and emotionally rich piece that lingers in the mind long after the final scene.”

    Audience Member

  • “Hilariously Irish at its core.”

    Audience Member

  • “Annina Noelle Watton will leave you spellbound.”

    Audience Member
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Marjorie’s Dead Fri 7 Nov - Sat 8 Nov 2025