The Weir
Our season will close in November with what will be (very surprisingly) the South Australian premiere of Conor McPhersons’ Olivier winning masterpiece ‘The Weir’.
On a remote stretch of rural Ireland, where the wind prowls across the fields and the night seems to lean in close to listen, there’s a little pub that stands as a kind of refuge. A battered wooden door, a few familiar barstools, and the uneasy sense that in a place this quiet… something else might be keeping watch.
Connor McPherson’s ‘The Weir’ draws us into that pub on a storm-soaked evening—a night when the locals gather not just for company but for the comfort of telling stories. Harmless tales at first. Folk legends. Ghost whispers. The sort of stories you tell to push back the dark.
But as the pints settle and the fire flickers, the stories grow stranger… sharper… and the room seems to hold its breath. Because in ‘The Weir’, the supernatural isn’t the point—it’s the shadow that reveals the deeper hauntings we carry inside ourselves.
It’s no accident that ‘The Weir’ was named among Michael Billington’s 101 greatest plays list. It’s a work that doesn’t shout. It hums—with mystery, with humanity, with the quiet terror of being truly seen.
This is a play where loneliness finds its voice, where the past knocks softly on the door, and where a single unexpected visitor can turn an ordinary night into something unforgettable.
‘The Weir’ doesn’t try to frighten you.
It simply invites you to sit down, listen…
And discover how a simple story can open a door you didn’t realise was there.
Presented by: The Holden Street Theatres Inc.
Written by: Connor McPherson
Directed by: Nick Fagan
5 - 16 August
The Studio
By Arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical On Behalf of Samuel French A Concord Theatricals Company
The Studio at Holden Street Theatres
Holden Street Theatres, 32-34 Holden Street, Hindmarsh, Kaurna Country
Step-free mobility aid access through the main entrance with an accessible bathroom.
Duration: 105 minutes including Intervals
Evenings:
Tues 3rd - Sat 7th @7:30pm
Tues 10th - Sat 14th @7:30pm
Wed 18th - Sat 21st @7:30pm
Sat 7th & 21st @ 2:00pm
Sun 15th @ 4:00pm
Venue & Bar Open 1 hour before the show starts and stays open one hour after the show ends.
Age Suitability: M
This production contains references to death, including discussion of the death of a child, themes of grief and loss, supernatural or ghost stories, and depictions of alcohol consumption.
General Admission: $38.30
Preview: $31.30
Concession: $31.30
Group 6+: $30.30
(A shared 2.50% Card Processing Fee is applied to the Gross)
High Audio Content
Meet the Team
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Nick Fagan
DIRECTOR
The Weir will be Nick’s fourth show as Director in Residence for Holden Street Theatres Inc. having previously directed the world premiere of critically acclaimed, award winning The Debate earlier this year during the Fringe season and the critically acclaimed Till the Stars Come Down, the launching produciton of the 2026 season.
Nick’s recent directing credits include the multi award nominated/winning productions of Cyprus Avenue, Festen and Hangmen for Red Phoenix as well as Jerusalem, Hand to God and Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo for the Adelaide University Theatre Guild. Nick has also directed Good People for the Adelaide Rep, Dealer’s Choice for Blue Sky Theatre and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time for The Flying Elephant Company and Limelight Theatrics. Independently, for the Adelaide Fringe, Nick has acted in various combinations of producer, director and actor in Tape, A Steady Rain and The Motherf**ker with The Hat
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Brant Eustice
PERFORMER
Brant is a multi award winning actor and director who has worked in theatre and film for over 40 years. He has acted for the State Theatre Company of SA, Sydney Theatre Company, Red Phoenix, Adelaide University Theatre Guild and Holden Street Theatres Inc. among others. He was also a regular voice actor for Radio National and has directed plays for the Adelaide University Theatre Guild, Red Phoenix and Actually Acting. He last appeared at Holden Street Theatres in TILL T HE STARS COME DOWN and Who’s Afriad of Virginia Woolf?
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Martha Lott
PERFORMER
Is founder and Artistic Director of Holden Street Theatres and multi-award winning actress, producer and Director. Martha has appeared for State Theatre Company SA, local companies and Holden Street Theatres. She has written and performed her own work 'That Boy' to high critical acclaim and more recently starred in the highly celebrated production of 'LOOPED' by Matthew Lombardo as Tallulah Bankhead, ‘night, Mother by Marsha Norman and A Cheery Soul by Patrick White. Her most recent film and television credits include ‘Minimise’ by Gemma Salamon, 'Storm Boy' and 'The Stranger'. Martha is currently writing two new works for the stage
Marthalott.com
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Brendan Cooney
PERFORMER
Brendan Cooney is an Adelaide-based actor, producer and writer with extensive experience across both stage and screen. Over more than a decade in the industry, he has appeared in numerous theatre productions, short films and feature films, earning recognition for his versatility and engaging performances. His recent screen work includes producing and starring in the award-winning independent feature Within the Pines. On stage, Brendan has been praised for performances in productions such as Brilliant Traces, Next Fall, and The Other Place, establishing himself as a respected and familiar presence in South Australia's theatre community.
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Martin Smith
LIGHTING DESIGNER