For the stage
Before the book, Hugh told his stories in the theatre.
A Belfast taxi driver is arrested on false charges of carrying bullets in his cab. Justice follows his brief imprisonment and his determination to clear his name.
The play was performed across Northern Ireland and at the Belfast and Dublin theatre festivals.
Production details: Irish Playography
Set on the Belfast docks, The Judas Goat draws on the world Hugh knew first hand: the work, the loyalties and the betrayals of dock life.
Theatre companies, directors and producers interested in The Judas Goat are welcome to get in touch.
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