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Becoming 'The Monk': Rex Ryan on playing Gerry Hutch on stage (Part 2)

Rex Ryan used to have a bit of banter with Gerry Hutch outside the local shop when he was just a kid growing up in Clontarf.

Now more than two decades later, the actor/director is playing the alleged crime boss in his one man show, The Monk.

Niall speaks to Rex about talking to Gerry Hutch in prison, the controversy over the play and the public's fascination with the Monk.


Opening clip credits

Rex Ryan - Director

John Anderson - Junior av/videography

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