The Unsung Hero
In 2016 commissioned by Dublin City Council he returned to the Theatre Upstairs with THE UNSUNG HERO directed by Michael Scott. The sold out run has been David's most critically acclaimed play to date. The play is dedicated to The O’Rahilly the Co-Founder of The Irish Volunteers and Nannie O’Rahilly the Vice-President of the Cumann na mBan.
The Unsung Hero Cast
Conor Delaney, Roseanna Purcell
The Unsung Hero - The Atrium Launch
The Unsung Hero launched The Atrium, County Hall hosted by Chief Executive Paul Reid of Fingal County Council.
Reviews
"Powerful 1916 play captured the mood on proud weekend"
The Independent
“The Unsung Hero by David Gilna is a small Masterpiece” "Powerful 1916 play captured the mood on proud weekend"
The Independent
"I can honestly say, virtually everyone in the audience had either tears running down their cheeks or welled in their eyes, such was the brilliance of the production"
The Sunday World
"The Risings greatest untold love story came out of the Theatre Upstairs . From brainchild playwright & producer David Gilna" The Mail On Sunday
“Powerhouse from Director & Writer David Gilna”
The Fingal Independent