Matthew, I don't give a f*** who's Irish and who's not. I'm just
thinking about what's best for your career. And that's how themmuns
in London'll see you. Calling yourself British just embarrasses
them.
The morning after his father's funeral, an unsure and still
grief-stricken Matthew prepares to fly to London to audition for the
prestigious drama school, RADA.
When his painter-decorator Uncle Ray interrupts his private rendition of
Richard III's opening monologue to offer some unwanted direction and
dubious career advice, Matthew starts to doubt whether he should really
be leaving Belfast in the first place.
First presented by A Play, A Pie and A Pint at Òran Mór in May 2022.
Not Now received its English premiere at the Finborough Theatre,
London, in November 2022.
Playwright David Ireland is the multi award-winning author of Cyprus
Avenue.