“The Dead House” a play by Martin Warde - London 4th and 5th April
Martin Warde's bitter-sweet comedy play about a wake for an Irish Traveller grandfather - UK Premiere THIS THURSDAY AND FRIDAY 4th-5th April at The Irish Cultural Centre, Hammersmith, London: Starts 8pm.
Following it’s sell out tour of Ireland, the ICC is delighted to bring the magnificent hit theatre play “The Dead House”, written and performed by the riveting actor Martin Beanz Warde, to London for it’s UK Premiere!
“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 – we promise it will tug at your heart strings - it will make you laugh and it will make you cry!!!
“Set in an Irish Wake,, the play is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of finding one’s voice and identity."
★★★★ The Irish Times
About The Playwright and Actor Martin Beanz Warde:
Martin 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, and photographer. Martin advocates for better representation of his community in Irish media. His play "The Dead House" has had a sold-out run at The Dublin Theatre Festival, Galway Theatre Festival, and Kilkenny Arts Festival and continues to sell out all over Ireland. This is a rare chance to see a first class actor and master storyteller at work!!
What the Press Say About ‘The Dead House’…
“A funeral, a community and a precise, imposing Martin Beanz Warde: The charismatic polymath’s ability to occupy the stage is what really establishes his debut play as a powerful piece of theatre” The Irish Times.
“Martin Beanz Warde’s brightly painted one-man show shies away from the dark in pursuit of comic energy. But sometimes delving into darkness yields brighter and funnier light - Brilliant”. The Irish Independent.
Watch the trailer for The Dead House below:
Link to More Information about The Dead House
Book Tickets www.irishculturalcentre.co.uk / whats on
Ages 13+, themes of suicide, death, sexuality, racism.
The Irish Cultural Centre. 5, Blacks Road W6 9DT 020 8563 8232
TT News/ICC Press release
(Portrait of Martin Warde by Al Craig)