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

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.

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