Following unanimous, five star critical acclaim and a thrice extended, year long run in london, jez butterworth’s the ferryman finally debuts on broadway this october'. '.strtoupper('n')orthern ireland, 1981'. '.strtoupper('t')he carney farmhouse is a hive of activity with preparations for the annual harvest'. '.strtoupper('a') day of hard work on the land and a traditional night of feasting and celebrations lie ahead'. '.strtoupper('b')ut this year they will be interrupted by a visitor'. '.strtoupper('t')his “fiercely gripping play” ben brantley, the new york times is directed by academy® and tony award® winner sam mendes and has won three olivier awards, including best new play and best director three evening standard theatre awards, including best play and best director three whatsonstage awards, including best new play and best director and was named the best new play at the critics’ circle theatre awards.