It's a mad, mad world

Mad Padraic lives up to his name, but the Irish Republican Army terrorist is more upset than usual because someone has killed his cat, Wee Thomas. Determined to find out if it was an accident or an execution, Padraic embarks on a mission to find the perp. Martin McDonagh's bloody comedy "The Lieutenant of Inishmore" (Rory James Kelly, left, and Karl Baker Olson) is presented by the New Repertory Theatre. Tonight at 7:30 (Through Nov. 16). $35-$55, $12 student discount, $7 senior discount. New Repertory Theatre, Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St., Watertown. 617-923-8487. www.newrep.org

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