Ghost Boat Theater: The Wren
Open Space for Arts and Community
18870 103rd Ave SW, Vashon, WA 98070, USA
Friday Aug 28, 2026, 7:30 PM
Saturday Aug 29, 2026, 7:30 PM
Sunday Aug 30, 2026, 2:00 PM
Sunday Aug 30, 2026, 7:30 PM

In Ireland, for hundreds of years, the tradition of “hunting the wren” happened on December 26, when boys would walk out with sticks to hunt and kill a wren, the king of birds. They were the wren boys, who then took the little bird from house to house in their villages, gathering money and ribbons for the funeral of the “king.” In this strange, festive occasion, two sides of human nature collide; brutality, and the sense of wonder and love for a fragile, beautiful thing.

Musician and playwright Kat Eggleston wrote “The Wren” to answer the question: what would happen if the king of birds were able to assume human form once a year? What if he showed up on Christmas in 1997 in a neighborhood bar in the Bucktown neighborhood of Chicago? What if his hunters followed him there?

Vashon’s Ghost Boat Theater presents “The Wren,” a play with music, here in the Bruce Black Box, August 28-30. Directed by Samantha Sherman, featuring the music of Ireland, with lead performances by Kevin Joyce and Kat Eggleston.

For the Friday & Saturday night shows, join Ghost Boat Founder and Whiskey-aficionado Steven Sterne for a special pre-show Irish Whiskey Tasting at The Wren Bar. Featuring samples of 3-4 Fine and Rare Irish Whiskies, this unique opportunity is not to be missed!

Tickets are sold separately from admission

The first reading of “The Wren” was presented by the Vashon Repertory Theater.

Approximately 90 minutes.

Tickets:

VIP Table Seating - $75.00

Patron Reserved Seating - $45.00

General Admission- $25.00

4 Culture Reduced Admission- $10.00

Youth (under 18) - Free