Ian McElhinney
Latest News on Ian McElhinney:
Scapegoat Initiative Opens in Durham With KEELY AND DU (Apr 26, 2025)
Video: Pierce Brosnan Stars in THE LAST RIFLEMAN Trailer (Oct 8, 2024)
Review: STONES IN HIS POCKETS, Salisbury Playhouse (Oct 3, 2024)
Scapegoat Initiative Opens in Durham With KEELY AND DU (Apr 26, 2025)
Video: Pierce Brosnan Stars in THE LAST RIFLEMAN Trailer (Oct 8, 2024)
Review: STONES IN HIS POCKETS, Salisbury Playhouse (Oct 3, 2024)
Photos
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Productions
Movies
Angel
[ 1982 ] Groom
[ 1982 ] Groom
Acceptable Levels
[ 1983 ] Andy
[ 1983 ] Andy
Anne Devlin
[ 1984 ] Maj Sirr
[ 1984 ] Maj Sirr
Lamb
[ 1985 ] Maguire
[ 1985 ] Maguire
The End of the World Man
[ 1986 ] Architecht
[ 1986 ] Architecht
A Prayer for the Dying
[ 1987 ] Lodger
[ 1987 ] Lodger
Reefer and the Model
[ 1988 ] Reefer
[ 1988 ] Reefer
Hidden Agenda
[ 1990 ] Jack Cunningham
[ 1990 ] Jack Cunningham
Fools of Fortune
[ 1990 ] Stranger
[ 1990 ] Stranger
The Playboys
[ 1992 ] Joe Csidy
[ 1992 ] Joe Csidy
Small Faces
[ 1995 ] Uncle Andrew
[ 1995 ] Uncle Andrew
Hamlet
[ 1996 ] Barnardo
[ 1996 ] Barnardo
Michael Collins
[ 1996 ] Belft Detective
[ 1996 ] Belft Detective
The Boy from Mercury
[ 1996 ] Brother Dowdall
[ 1996 ] Brother Dowdall
This Is the Sea
[ 1997 ] Da Stokes
[ 1997 ] Da Stokes
The Boxer
[ 1997 ] Reggie Bell
[ 1997 ] Reggie Bell
Divorcing Jack
[ 1998 ] Alfie Stewart
[ 1998 ] Alfie Stewart
A Love Divided
[ 1999 ] Reverend Hamilton
[ 1999 ] Reverend Hamilton
Borstal Boy
[ 2000 ] Verreker
[ 2000 ] Verreker
Mapmaker
[ 2001 ] Sergeant Devlin
[ 2001 ] Sergeant Devlin
The Front Line
[ 2006 ] Mikey
[ 2006 ] Mikey
Closing the Ring
[ 2007 ] Cathal Thom
[ 2007 ] Cathal Thom
City of Ember
[ 2008 ] Builder
[ 2008 ] Builder
A Shine of Rainbows
[ 2009 ] Father Doyle
[ 2009 ] Father Doyle
Triage
[ 2009 ] Ivan
[ 2009 ] Ivan
Swansong: Story of Occi Byrne
[ 2009 ] Skip
[ 2009 ] Skip
Leap Year
[ 2010 ] Priest
[ 2010 ] Priest
Cup Cake
[ 2010 ] Rusty Rafferty
[ 2010 ] Rusty Rafferty
A Patch of Fog
[ 2015 ] Freddie Clarke
[ 2015 ] Freddie Clarke
Sacrifice
[ 2016 ] D.I. McKie
[ 2016 ] D.I. McKie
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
[ 2016 ] General Dodonna
[ 2016 ] General Dodonna
The Truth Commissioner
[ 2016 ] James Fenton
[ 2016 ] James Fenton
The Journey
[ 2016 ] Rory O Suaird
[ 2016 ] Rory O Suaird
Bad Day for the Cut
[ 2017 ] Eamon
[ 2017 ] Eamon
Zoo
[ 2017 ] Mr. Shawcross
[ 2017 ] Mr. Shawcross
Sixties NI
[ 2025 ]
[ 2025 ]
TV Shows
Derry Girls
Joe McCool
Joe McCool
Game of Thrones
Barristan Selmy
Barristan Selmy
Krypton
Val-El
Val-El
Maisie Raine
C.S. Jack Freeman
C.S. Jack Freeman
Queer as Folk
Clive Jones
Clive Jones
Ripper Street
Theodore Swift
Theodore Swift
Single-Handed
Ex-Garda Sergeant Gerry Driscoll, Gerry Driscoll
Ex-Garda Sergeant Gerry Driscoll, Gerry Driscoll
Taggart
Sean O'Donnell, Archie Rae
Sean O'Donnell, Archie Rae
The Fall
Morgan Monroe
Morgan Monroe
The Outlaws
John Halloran Snr.
John Halloran Snr.
The Split
Ronnie
Ronnie
The Split
[ 2020-2024 ] Ronnie Prof Ronnie
[ 2020-2024 ] Ronnie Prof Ronnie
Say Nothing
Father Reid
Father Reid
The Outlaws
[ 2021-2024 ] John Halloran Snr.John Snr
[ 2021-2024 ] John Halloran Snr.John Snr
High Country
Sam Dyson
Sam Dyson
Small Town, Big Story
[ 2025-2025 ] Reverend Patterson
[ 2025-2025 ] Reverend Patterson
Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Ian McElhinney, Stones in His Pockets
Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Direction of a Play
Ian McElhinney, Stones in His Pockets
News
Scapegoat Initiative Opens in Durham With KEELY AND DU
by Emmy Rice - Apr 26, 2025
This summer, Durham welcomes a new theatrical company, Scapegoat Initiative. Founded by Durham-based actor and activist Arin Dickson, Scapegoat Initiative seeks to be an unconventional, daring, and empowering source of art in Durham.
by Emmy Rice - Apr 26, 2025
This summer, Durham welcomes a new theatrical company, Scapegoat Initiative. Founded by Durham-based actor and activist Arin Dickson, Scapegoat Initiative seeks to be an unconventional, daring, and empowering source of art in Durham.
Video: Pierce Brosnan Stars in THE LAST RIFLEMAN Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 8, 2024
THE LAST RIFLEMAN, a heartwarming WWII veteran drama starring Pierce Brosnan, will release in theaters and Digital / On Demand on November 8th. The film is directed by Terry Loane and written by Kevin Fitzpatrick, also stars Clémence Poésy, John Amos, Ian McElhinney and Desmond Eastwood.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 8, 2024
THE LAST RIFLEMAN, a heartwarming WWII veteran drama starring Pierce Brosnan, will release in theaters and Digital / On Demand on November 8th. The film is directed by Terry Loane and written by Kevin Fitzpatrick, also stars Clémence Poésy, John Amos, Ian McElhinney and Desmond Eastwood.
Review: STONES IN HIS POCKETS, Salisbury Playhouse
by Cheryl Markosky - Oct 3, 2024
The Irish are renowned for good story telling. From James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett and George Bernard Shaw, to simply a good yarn over a pint in a pub. In a long line of cracking good tales, you couldn't get much better than the new immersive revival of Marie Jones' tragicomedy Stones in His Pockets.
by Cheryl Markosky - Oct 3, 2024
The Irish are renowned for good story telling. From James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett and George Bernard Shaw, to simply a good yarn over a pint in a pub. In a long line of cracking good tales, you couldn't get much better than the new immersive revival of Marie Jones' tragicomedy Stones in His Pockets.
Cast & Creatives Set For the Barn Theatre's 25th Anniversary Production of STONES IN HIS POCKETS
by Stephi Wild - Jul 19, 2024
The cast has been announced for The Barn Theatre's 25th Anniversary production of Stones in His Pockets, the co-production with Wiltshire Creative and Octagon Theatre, Bolton.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 19, 2024
The cast has been announced for The Barn Theatre's 25th Anniversary production of Stones in His Pockets, the co-production with Wiltshire Creative and Octagon Theatre, Bolton.
STONES IN HIS POCKETS Returns To The Barn Theatre, Cirencester In August
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2024
The Barn Theatre have announced that their 25th anniversary production of Marie Jones' Olivier award-winning tragicomedy Stones in His Pockets will return to Cirencester this summer, in a co-production with Octagon Theatre Bolton and Wiltshire Creative.
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2024
The Barn Theatre have announced that their 25th anniversary production of Marie Jones' Olivier award-winning tragicomedy Stones in His Pockets will return to Cirencester this summer, in a co-production with Octagon Theatre Bolton and Wiltshire Creative.
WHERE EAGLES FLY: THE MUSICAL Will Make U.S. Premiere in Philadelphia
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2024
Where Eagles Fly - The Musical tells timeless stories of courage and humanity, set against a backdrop of momentous historical events. Direct from Ireland, the musical makes its U.S. debut in Philadelphia.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2024
Where Eagles Fly - The Musical tells timeless stories of courage and humanity, set against a backdrop of momentous historical events. Direct from Ireland, the musical makes its U.S. debut in Philadelphia.
New Irish Musical A BETTER PLACE...WHERE EAGLES FLY to Play Philadelphia in September 2024
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 6, 2023
A Better Place...Where Eagles Fly is a new Irish musical inspired by the Irish and Scots-Irish settlement in Philadelphia. The concert-style performance will feature Irish actors/singers and will be narrated by Ian McElhinney (Game of Thrones). Get information on the production here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 6, 2023
A Better Place...Where Eagles Fly is a new Irish musical inspired by the Irish and Scots-Irish settlement in Philadelphia. The concert-style performance will feature Irish actors/singers and will be narrated by Ian McElhinney (Game of Thrones). Get information on the production here!
Photo: National Geographic Reveals First Look of A SMALL LIGHT
by Michael Major - Dec 20, 2022
National Geographic released a photo from the upcoming A SMALL LIGHT. Reflecting on the holiday’s themes of resistance, resilience and courage, it shows Miep and Jan Gies, the Frank family, the van Pels family, and Fritz Pfeffer in a scene from the show in which they gather to celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights while hidden in the annex.
by Michael Major - Dec 20, 2022
National Geographic released a photo from the upcoming A SMALL LIGHT. Reflecting on the holiday’s themes of resistance, resilience and courage, it shows Miep and Jan Gies, the Frank family, the van Pels family, and Fritz Pfeffer in a scene from the show in which they gather to celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights while hidden in the annex.
QCODE Releases Original CUPID Soundtrack Featuring Diego Boneta, Naomi Ackie & Rubert Friend
by Michael Major - Oct 18, 2022
The Original Soundtrack features 7 original songs performed by Diego Boneta (Father of the Bride, Rock Of Ages), Naomi Ackie (I Wanna Dance with Somebody), Rupert Friend (Homeland, Anatomy of a Scandal), and more. The CUPID Original Soundtrack is available now on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, and wherever you listen to music.
by Michael Major - Oct 18, 2022
The Original Soundtrack features 7 original songs performed by Diego Boneta (Father of the Bride, Rock Of Ages), Naomi Ackie (I Wanna Dance with Somebody), Rupert Friend (Homeland, Anatomy of a Scandal), and more. The CUPID Original Soundtrack is available now on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, and wherever you listen to music.
Adrian Dunbar, Conleth Hill, Siobhán McSweeney, and More Will Be Extras in STONES IN HIS POCKETS at the Lyric Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2022
A tour de force in comic showmanship, Marie Jones's legendary award-winning play will explode once again into the Lyric Theatre where it all began almost 25 years ago. But this time it’s unlike you’ve ever seen it before as, with the help of technology - and a host of famous stars - Stones in his Pocketswill be brought to life in a new way.
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2022
A tour de force in comic showmanship, Marie Jones's legendary award-winning play will explode once again into the Lyric Theatre where it all began almost 25 years ago. But this time it’s unlike you’ve ever seen it before as, with the help of technology - and a host of famous stars - Stones in his Pocketswill be brought to life in a new way.
Photos: Rehearsals for STONES IN HIS POCKETS 25th Anniversary Production
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2021
The 25th Anniversary production at The Barn Theatre, currently rehearsing in Belfast, will star Northern Irish actors Shaun Blaney as Jake and Gerard McCabe as Charlie with direction by Matthew McElhinney.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2021
The 25th Anniversary production at The Barn Theatre, currently rehearsing in Belfast, will star Northern Irish actors Shaun Blaney as Jake and Gerard McCabe as Charlie with direction by Matthew McElhinney.
25th Anniversary Production Of STONES IN HIS POCKETS To Debut As Part Of Barn Theatre's 2021 Reopening Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2021
The season will also see An Elephant in the Garden return to the Barn from 31 August – 11 September following its award-nominated digital run earlier this year as well as the previously announced run of the Olivier Award-winning comedy Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense (15 June – 10 July), which opens this week in Cirencester following its run at The Theatre Chipping Norton.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2021
The season will also see An Elephant in the Garden return to the Barn from 31 August – 11 September following its award-nominated digital run earlier this year as well as the previously announced run of the Olivier Award-winning comedy Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense (15 June – 10 July), which opens this week in Cirencester following its run at The Theatre Chipping Norton.
Barry Williams, ROGUE ONE, GAME OF THRONES and More Among New Wizard World Virtual Experiences
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2020
Wizard Entertainment, Inc. (OTCBB:WIZD) brings more 'Wizard World Virtual Experiences' featuring stars of iconic franchises across its digital video platforms in the coming weeks.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2020
Wizard Entertainment, Inc. (OTCBB:WIZD) brings more 'Wizard World Virtual Experiences' featuring stars of iconic franchises across its digital video platforms in the coming weeks.
DENOUEMENT is Now Available To Listen To From The Traverse Festival
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2020
Denouement by John Morton, a Traverse Theatre Company and Lyric Theatre Belfast co-production, featuring lead performances from Ian McElhinney (the inimitable Granda Joe in Derry Girls , Game of Thrones) and Marie Jones (In the Name of the Father), directed by Gareth Nicholls (Ulster American, Crocodile Fever) .
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2020
Denouement by John Morton, a Traverse Theatre Company and Lyric Theatre Belfast co-production, featuring lead performances from Ian McElhinney (the inimitable Granda Joe in Derry Girls , Game of Thrones) and Marie Jones (In the Name of the Father), directed by Gareth Nicholls (Ulster American, Crocodile Fever) .
Media Traverse Theatre and Lyric Theatre Belfast Announce New Co-production, DENOUEMENT By John Morton
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2020
The Traverse Theatre and Lyric Theatre Belfast have announced a new co-production, following their successful collaboration on 2019 audience favourite, Crocodile Fever.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2020
The Traverse Theatre and Lyric Theatre Belfast have announced a new co-production, following their successful collaboration on 2019 audience favourite, Crocodile Fever.
John Turturro, Patrick Bergin, Ian McElhinney and More to Take Part in BLOOMSDAY LOCK-IN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2020
The 11th BLOOMSDAY IN BROOKLYN, an annual literary pub crawl featuring readings from James Joyce will this year be presented in an online modern adaptation of the epic and far roaming Ulysses aptly titled BLOOMSDAY LOCK-IN on Saturday, June 20 @ 3pm New York / Eastern time.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2020
The 11th BLOOMSDAY IN BROOKLYN, an annual literary pub crawl featuring readings from James Joyce will this year be presented in an online modern adaptation of the epic and far roaming Ulysses aptly titled BLOOMSDAY LOCK-IN on Saturday, June 20 @ 3pm New York / Eastern time.
Stars From Stage and Screen Will Take Part in BLOOMSDAY LOCK-IN
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2020
The 11th BLOOMSDAY IN BROOKLYN, an annual literary pub crawl featuring readings from James Joyce will this year be presented in an online modern adaptation of the epic and far roaming Ulysses aptly titled BLOOMSDAY LOCK-IN on Saturday, June 20 @ 3pm New York / Eastern time.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2020
The 11th BLOOMSDAY IN BROOKLYN, an annual literary pub crawl featuring readings from James Joyce will this year be presented in an online modern adaptation of the epic and far roaming Ulysses aptly titled BLOOMSDAY LOCK-IN on Saturday, June 20 @ 3pm New York / Eastern time.
KRYPTON Season Two Heads to Blu-ray & DVD
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 9, 2019
Watch as the battle to free Krypton from Zod begins! Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will release the action-adventure hit series Krypton: The Complete Second & Final Season on Blu-ray and DVD on January 14, 2020. From executive producers David S. Goyer (Man of Steel, The Dark Knight Trilogy) and Cameron Welsh (Constantine, The Last Ship), Krypton tells an entirely new story in the mythology of DC's iconic Superman universe! Fans can purchase the sets with all 10 exhilarating episodes from season two plus two bonus featurettes including, “The Fate of Superman” and “Villains: Modes of Persuasion.” Krypton: The Complete Second & Final Season is priced to own at $24.98 SRP ($30.99 in Canada) for the DVD and $29.98 SRP ($39.99 in Canada) for the Blu-ray which includes a Digital Copy (US Only). Krypton: The Complete Second & Final Season is also available to own on Digital via purchase from all major digital retailers.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 9, 2019
Watch as the battle to free Krypton from Zod begins! Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will release the action-adventure hit series Krypton: The Complete Second & Final Season on Blu-ray and DVD on January 14, 2020. From executive producers David S. Goyer (Man of Steel, The Dark Knight Trilogy) and Cameron Welsh (Constantine, The Last Ship), Krypton tells an entirely new story in the mythology of DC's iconic Superman universe! Fans can purchase the sets with all 10 exhilarating episodes from season two plus two bonus featurettes including, “The Fate of Superman” and “Villains: Modes of Persuasion.” Krypton: The Complete Second & Final Season is priced to own at $24.98 SRP ($30.99 in Canada) for the DVD and $29.98 SRP ($39.99 in Canada) for the Blu-ray which includes a Digital Copy (US Only). Krypton: The Complete Second & Final Season is also available to own on Digital via purchase from all major digital retailers.
It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's KRYPTON Season 2 on Syfy This June
by Tori Hartshorn - Apr 18, 2019
What better way to celebrate the anniversary of Superman's first comic book appearance than to announce the return of SYFY's KRYPTON airing June 12? Our brand new, full-length trailer puts a spotlight on villains, both familiar and new, as the fate of our much-loved heroes is threatened once more.
by Tori Hartshorn - Apr 18, 2019
What better way to celebrate the anniversary of Superman's first comic book appearance than to announce the return of SYFY's KRYPTON airing June 12? Our brand new, full-length trailer puts a spotlight on villains, both familiar and new, as the fate of our much-loved heroes is threatened once more.
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Releases KYPTON: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 14, 2018
Krypton, the all-new series from executive producers David S. Goyer (Man of Steel, The Dark Knight Trilogy) and Cameron Welsh (Constantine) tells the origin story of DC's iconic Superman in a whole new way! Just in time for the second season on SYFY, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will release the action-adventure hit series Krypton: The Complete First Season on Blu-ray and DVD on March 5, 2019. Fans can purchase the set which, in addition to all 10 exhilarating episodes from season one, contains over an hour of extra content, including the 2017 Comic-Con panel, featurettes, deleted scenes and a gag reel. Krypton: The Complete First Season is priced to own at $24.98 SRP for the DVD and $29.98 SRP for the Blu-ray which includes a Digital Copy. Krypton: The Complete First Season is also available to own on Digital via purchase from digital retailers.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 14, 2018
Krypton, the all-new series from executive producers David S. Goyer (Man of Steel, The Dark Knight Trilogy) and Cameron Welsh (Constantine) tells the origin story of DC's iconic Superman in a whole new way! Just in time for the second season on SYFY, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will release the action-adventure hit series Krypton: The Complete First Season on Blu-ray and DVD on March 5, 2019. Fans can purchase the set which, in addition to all 10 exhilarating episodes from season one, contains over an hour of extra content, including the 2017 Comic-Con panel, featurettes, deleted scenes and a gag reel. Krypton: The Complete First Season is priced to own at $24.98 SRP for the DVD and $29.98 SRP for the Blu-ray which includes a Digital Copy. Krypton: The Complete First Season is also available to own on Digital via purchase from digital retailers.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Ian McElhinney been nominated for?
Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Stones in His Pockets and Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Stones in His Pockets.
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