The Dead House
Thursday 27th February, 8pm
Written and performed by Martin Beanz Warde
Presented in association with Offaly Traveller Movement
“We are gathered at the dead house. Such a morbid name, I mean, there is still another person alive in that place, my granny. My grandfather’s cold and lifeless body is laid out so that we can all have a final moment to say goodbye. “Goodbye grandad”, as if he can even hear us.”
Patrick is an Irish Traveller who hasn’t been home in 10 years but returns from self-exile for his grandfather’s funeral. Comedian and writer Martin Warde’s debut play is a powerful and moving dark comedy that explores complex themes of family, tradition, and self- acceptance.
The play is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of finding one’s voice and identity.
Martin Beanz Warde, a member of the Irish Traveller community, holds a Sociology and Politics degree from NUIG and an MA in Journalism from UL. He is a stand-up comedian, writer, theatre-maker, television presenter and photographer. His play “The Dead House” had a sold-out run at Dublin Theatre Festival, Galway Theatre Festival, Scripts – Ireland’s Playwriting Festival and Listowel Writer’s Week. He writes for major Irish newspapers and appears on RTE and Virgin Media. Martin’s TV series “The End of the World with Beanz” aired on RTE One in March 2024. Martin is performing on The Borrowers at the Gate Theatre from November 11th 2024 – January 12th 2025.
Tickets: Free, booking essential
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