No Surrender

The new manager of the Charleston Club, Michael is thrust into a volatile night and must navigate threats from the hall’s criminal owners. He acts as a stabilizing force, coordinating with Bernard and Cheryl to keep order amid mounting chaos. Resourceful and bold, he attempts to mediate between rival groups to prevent a catastrophe. His resolve is tested as the night spirals, but he remains determined to see everyone safe by dawn.

A kitchen porter who becomes a key ally to Michael in keeping the event under control. She remains practical under pressure and shows courage when tensions flare. Cheryl forms a budding connection with Michael, providing humanity amid the violence. Her presence helps soften the night's outcome and signals resilience in the face of upheaval.

A former Loyalist boxer who becomes a focal point of the night’s violence. He is protective of his family, quick to anger, and capable of lethal action when provoked. His actions drive a crucial moment of the plot, culminating in a decisive, tragic turn. McRacken embodies the roiling tension between personal loyalty and sectarian animosity.

The former manager who tried to spite the hall’s owners by renting it out to competing groups. His actions set the stage for the night’s chaos and he ultimately becomes a target within the hall’s perilous dynamics. Torture of the previous regime by the owners highlights the brutal power play behind the venue. His presence explains how petty acts can escalate into life-threatening situations.

An on-the-run terrorist whose comments about a family trigger a violent reaction from Billy McRacken in a toilet cubicle. His presence intensifies the mercurial atmosphere and his ultimate death underscores the night’s turn toward irreversible violence. Donohue’s provocations exemplify how rumor and insult can ignite chaos in a crowded space.