THE WITNESS

20 October - 1 November 2026

A one man show written, acted and directed by Rex Ryan.

Arriving at Glass Mask Theatre this October.

This is the extraordinary story of Joey the Lips O'Callaghan, the youngest person ever to be placed in to Witness protection in Ireland. In his high intensity shotgun blast of a show, Rex Ryan brings Nicola Tallant's best selling book to vivid life and plays Joey with depth and empathy.

cast and crew

Rex Ryan: Writer. Director. Actor.

Johan Bark: Set, Lights And Sound

Migle Ryan: Costume

Isabel Greene: Stage Manager

Emmet Hamilton Reynolds: Assistant Director

Kate Glynn: PR Manager

K.B. Clear: Poster/Artist

Produced by Rex and Miglé Ryan, GMT Productions