Neili Conroy, star of Fair City, takes the lead in the hilarious and poignant drama, Philo. She is ably assisted by Niamh McGrath, actress and artist in residence at the Hawk’s Well Theatre.

A drama set in a convent on Dublin's Sheriff Street. Philo (Neilí Conroy) is dyed-in-the-wool inner-city, with a big personality and a big mouth to match. Sister Rosaleen (Niamh McGrath), her boss, is a thoughtful woman who has embraced the religious life in the wake of a failed relationship. On the face of it, they seem like polar opposites. But they do share one thing: they are both carrying secrets that keep them running from the past.

And once the truth of their former lives starts to reveal itself, they find that they have much more in common than they ever thought possible. They are both determined not to be beaten down by the system, and their cheerfulness in the face of adversity shines through and brings this drama to a heartwarming resolution – with laughter and tears guaranteed.

Philo has been an outstanding success since it opened. It broke all box office records in Bewley’s Theatre and played to packed houses in the Gaiety.

Joe Duffy described it as his cultural highlight of the year and the Sunday Independent said it was a must see piece of theatre.

Strong language | adult themes | 13+ advised