Theatre

The Life and Times of Paddy Armstrong

Starring Don Wycherley | Written & Produced by Mary-Elaine Tynan

Step into the extraordinary life of Paddy Armstrong, one of “The Guildford Four,” in this riveting one-man show. Fifty years after a wrongful conviction, Paddy faces his twilight years, reliving the turbulent journey that forever altered his destiny. Don Wycherley brings honesty, humour, and heartbreak to a story of resilience, forgiveness, and the enduring power of freedom.

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Sat 21 February - Sun 22 February 2026

SAT Doors: 7.30pm; Starts: 8pm | SUN Doors: 2pm; Starts: 2.30pm

Tickets: £20/£18 (concessions)

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About the Show:

Inspired by Paddy’s memoir Life After Life: A Guildford Four Memoir (2017), this one-man show traces a life scarred by injustice yet defined by courage. Witness Paddy confront a flawed system, confront past trauma, and ultimately rediscover the gift of love, family, and everyday life.

The Performance:

Don Wycherley embodies Paddy Armstrong with unflinching honesty, pathos, and humour, capturing the depth of a man forever changed by history yet refusing to be defined by it. After standing ovations at The London Irish Centre in October 2025, the production returns to London in 2026 at the Irish Cultural Centre on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd February.

Praise for the Show:

★★★★★ “A beautiful piece, poetic and profound, and Wycherley’s performance is up there with the best I’ve seen this year” – Independent
★★★★★ “Don Wycherley is incandescent in this journey from disaster to redemption” – Irish Times
“Incredible… Don Wycherley in the performance of his life… Unforgettable” – Joe Duffy
“A totally engrossing experience… not to be missed” – Michael Harnett
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