THE GOBLIN MARKET: CHICAGO MAY’S STORY runs 12, 13, 14 June in The Dot Theatre, Dublin.

The two-act play, written by Megan McGurk and Clara Higgins, presents the early years of May Duignan’s life, a mighty woman who emigrated from Co. Longford to the United States in 1891, and became a celebrity con artist known as Chicago May. At the end of a 10-year stretch in Aylesbury Prison (for fleecing rich men), May was politicised by Countess Markievicz, interned there for her role in the Easter Rising. Chicago May was bold, fearless, and the sharpest wit in high or low places.

Don’t miss the amazing cast:

Grace Keelin

Dympna Heffernan

Adam O’Shea

Culann McCarthy

Sorcha Dawson

Oisin Nolan

Adam Bernard Hume

Saorla Rodger

Linda Ryan

Tickets go on sale 7 May at Eventbrite.