Irish actor Tom Hickey, who died on Saturday night, came to public attention in the definitive RTÉ television drama The Riordans. It asked: “What is it about Tom Hickey that makes him such a unique presence on the Irish stage? Pat Shortt and Tom Hickey during a rehersal for Boss Gradys Boys by by Sebastian Barry in the Gaiety. Photograph: James Horan/CollinsPresident Michael D Higgins with Tom Hickey at Liberty Hall when Mr Higgins was minister for arts in 2005. These included works at the Focus Theatre, Project, Peacock and he toured with the Irish Theatre Company.

Source: The Irish Times May 02, 2021 15:22 UTC