Co Derry actor to play John Hume in musical drama about Nobel laureate’s life

Actor Conor O’Kane during the the launch of The Playhouse’s new production of Hume – Beyond Belief – The Life and Mission of John and Pat Hume at The Guildhall, Derry. The production will be screened worldwide on the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. Picture date: Wednesday January 18, 2023.

The life of late Nobel laureate John Hume is to be portrayed by an actor from his native county in a new musical drama.

The production honouring the long-time SDLP leader and key architect of the Good Friday Agreement will premiere in the spring to mark the 25th anniversary of the historic peace accord.