St. Nicholas
by Hyde Park Theatre
Mar. 16 - Apr. 22, 2023
Thursdays-Saturdays
In this darkly comic one-man piece by the brilliant Irish playwright Conor McPherson, a theater critic relates tales of his life among the vampires. The New York Times called it "spooky" and "delectably droll."
Bob Abelman's review for the Austin Chronicle, March 21, 2023
This is a revival of a production we first did in 2006, when Ken Webster was much too young for the role but nevertheless won the Austin Critics Table Award for Outstanding Lead Actor for Ken Webster, and raves like these:
Austin Chronicle: "Conor McPherson wrote one hell of a one-man show, and Ken Webster executes it beautifully. St. Nicholas is storytelling at its finest." And: "a veteran performer, a famous young playwright, and a good evening of theatre. . . . Webster is a joy to watch."
Austin American Statesman: "Webster is the ultimate storyteller . . . more enthralling than his vampires."
The Austinist: "A captivating escape . . . a deliciously odd one, too. We went into the evening with high expectations. We weren't disappointed. . . . top-rate storytelling."
Get a taste for yourself: check out this short trailer created by Eric Graham of IC Pictures:
St. Nicholas
by Conor McPherson
Hyde Park Theatre
March 16 - April 22, 2023
March 16 - 18, 2023 & March 30 - April 22, 2023
Hyde Park Theatre is located at 511 W. 43rd Street. Covered off-street parking for the patrons of HPT is available during performances in the lot at 4315 Guadalupe Street, just north of The Parlor. You can drive through The Parlor's parking lot to reach it. Evening HPT parking also available at Kenneth's Hair Salon, just south of HPT, and at the Hyde Park Church of Christ on the northeast corner of 43rd & Avenue B. We are grateful to them all for their generosity.
Come early! Prices go up the last two weeks of the run. The show runs at 8:00 PM on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, March 9 - 18, 2023 & March 30 - April 22, 2023. Tickets range from $21 to $28. with $2 off for seniors, active service members, and ACA/F members. Every Thursday is Pay What You Can Night at the door. Buy tickets online or call 512-479-PLAY (7529). Please note: There are no performances the weekend of March 23-25.
MASK POLICY: In our small space, we continue to encourage masking, but we no longer require it.
Hyde Park Theatre is located at 511 W. 43rd Street. Covered off-street parking for the patrons of HPT is available during performances in the lot at 4315 Guadalupe Street, just north of The Parlor. You can drive through The Parlor's parking lot to reach it. Evening HPT parking also available at Kenneth's Hair Salon, just south of HPT, and at the Hyde Park Church of Christ on the northeast corner of 43rd & Avenue B. We are grateful to them all for their generosity.
