Green Shoots Productions

The Man Who Swallowed a Dictionary




The incredible story of ex PUP/UVF Leader David Ervine. Written by Robert Niblock and produced by Martin Lynch.

This one-man show chronicles the remarkable life of Ervine, from the backstreets of East Belfast to Long Kesh prisoner to political negotiations at the White House and Downing Street. From his personal family tragedies to becoming the man who is widely regarded as the man who did most to deliver the Protestant working class to support the Good Friday Agreement.

Don’t miss this remarkable story giving insight into not just the man but the Protestant community in the most turbulent period of the Troubles.

Recommended Age: 16yrs+

Running Time: 2 hours (including 20 min interval)

This performance was rescheduled from Thursday 18 May 2023.

Dates and times

This event finished on 23 September 2023.


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