NEW YORK—Never wager more than what you can afford to lose is a credo of professional gamblers everywhere, and it’s the ultimate message in Conor McPherson’s ominous drama “The Seafarer.” The production at the Irish Repertory Theatre is the show’s first major New York revival since its 2007 Broadway debut.
It’s Christmas Eve in Baldoyle, a coastal suburb in County Dublin, Ireland. James “Sharky” Harkin (Andy Murray) is an ill-tempered man in his 50s with a fondness for drink and a penchant for getting into trouble. Both of these have contributed to the demise of his relationship with the woman he loved and to any possibility of continuous employment.
