The Ferryman (stage production)
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The Ferryman is a critically acclaimed stage play by Jez Butterworth, set in 1980s rural Northern Ireland during the Troubles, that explores family, loyalty, and political violence.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| The Ferryman (2017 stage play) | 1 |
| The Ferryman (Royal Court Theatre, 2017) | 1 |
| The Ferryman (stage production) canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T19331247 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: The Ferryman (stage production) Context triple: [Frances Tomelty, notableWork, The Ferryman (stage production)]
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A.
The Seafarer (stage production)
The Seafarer (stage production) is a darkly comic Irish play by Conor McPherson that blends supernatural elements with themes of guilt, redemption, and alcoholism, often staged as an intense ensemble drama.
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B.
Oreste in Hadestown
Oreste in Hadestown is a character role in the musical "Hadestown," portrayed onstage by actor and singer Ramin Karimloo.
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C.
The Bridge (stage production)
The Bridge is a stage production featuring British actress Saskia Reeves, known for her work in contemporary theatre and character-driven drama.
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D.
The Pass (play)
The Pass is a stage play by John Donnelly that explores the personal and professional consequences of a closeted footballer’s struggle with his sexuality over the course of a decade.
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E.
The Lieutenant of Inishmore (Broadway)
The Lieutenant of Inishmore (Broadway) is the New York production of Martin McDonagh’s darkly comic play about a volatile Irish terrorist whose obsession with his pet cat leads to escalating violence and absurdity.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Ferryman (stage production) Target entity description: The Ferryman is a critically acclaimed stage play by Jez Butterworth, set in 1980s rural Northern Ireland during the Troubles, that explores family, loyalty, and political violence.
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A.
The Seafarer (stage production)
The Seafarer (stage production) is a darkly comic Irish play by Conor McPherson that blends supernatural elements with themes of guilt, redemption, and alcoholism, often staged as an intense ensemble drama.
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B.
Oreste in Hadestown
Oreste in Hadestown is a character role in the musical "Hadestown," portrayed onstage by actor and singer Ramin Karimloo.
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C.
The Bridge (stage production)
The Bridge is a stage production featuring British actress Saskia Reeves, known for her work in contemporary theatre and character-driven drama.
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D.
The Pass (play)
The Pass is a stage play by John Donnelly that explores the personal and professional consequences of a closeted footballer’s struggle with his sexuality over the course of a decade.
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E.
The Lieutenant of Inishmore (Broadway)
The Lieutenant of Inishmore (Broadway) is the New York production of Martin McDonagh’s darkly comic play about a volatile Irish terrorist whose obsession with his pet cat leads to escalating violence and absurdity.
- F. None of above. chosen
Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: The Ferryman (stage production)
linked to: The Ferryman (stage production)