The Love Hungry Farmer

Edinburgh 2026

The Love Hungry Farmer by John B. Keane, adapted and performed by Seamus O Rourke. Directed by Michael Scott. John B. Keane ranks among the great Irish writers. His plays include Sive, The Field and Big Maggie. The wistful, blundering, John Bosco McLaine has never been with a woman, having romantic blood pulsing through his veins all his life. Optimist and virgin in equal measure, he embarks on a search for an ideal companion regardless of age, failure rate or dammed advice! An uproarious production of laughter, love, hope and desire...

This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Love Hungry Farmer is by City Theatre Dublin, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street, EH2 2LR, 6 August to 30 August.

The show runs 90 minutes and is suitable for ages 16+. Tickets from £10.