A grisly tale of cannibalism at sea

The true story of an Irish cabin boy eaten by his shipmates is now a play, writes Colette Sheridan

CANNIBALISM, the last taboo, is the grisly subject matter of The Unlucky Cabin Boy, a new musical based on the true story of a 15-year-old Limerick boy who was sacrificed and eaten by the crew of the capsized Francis Spaight ship in 1835.

Devised by Gúna Nua Theatre Company in conjunction with playwright, Mike Finn, this chilling tale is brought to life by the music of Limerick-based the Brad Pitt Light Orchestra.