Phil Lynott play to debut in Dublin next April

It’s time to go beyond the headlines to tell one of the most important Irish music stories of the last 50 years.

Moonlight is an expansive rock theatre production that explores the early life of Philip Lynott who rose from the streets of Dublin to influence and inspire a generation of musicians around the world.

The play is coming to Dublin’s Vicar Street next April.

The play promises to be not just a jukebox of Thin Lizzy hits, with the play also containing new original music performed by a live band.

Moonlight will explore Lynott in depth, with the show’s producers saying “it’s time to move beyond the headlines and cliches. “

“This is an honour piece, telling the less well-known side of Lynott’s story – honestly and powerfully.  “

Actor Peter M. Smith will step into the shoes of the Thin Lizzy frontman, with Eric Bell, the band co-founder, will make a cameo appearance.

A stellar cast, director and creatives have been assembled, with Peter M. Smith in the lead role, as well a cameo performance by Eric Bell, co-founder of Thin Lizzy.

Smith  said “when offered the chance to play the role of Philip Lynott, I was truly honoured as an actor, as a proud Dubliner, and as a Thin Lizzy fanatic.  Too much has been said about the rockstar lifestyle – it is a tired subject.  This production seeks to honour Philip Lynott for what he was – a literary great and consummate artist.”

“Moonlight” will debuted at Vicar Street on April 3^rd, Tickets are €39.20, on sale now through Ticketmaster.ie