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Full-Length Play, Dark Comedy / 3w, 2m
John Fitzpatrick
Reared is a dark comedy about overcoming family history and fighting for a seat at the table.
Eileen has a full time job, a fifteen-year-old daughter with a lot of secrets, a mother in-law who’s showing signs of dementia, a baby on the way, and a husband who doesn’t want to deal with any of it. As she tries to clear the way for the new baby, the family push each other’s buttons in the way only families know how. There isn’t enough room for everybody but no one is leaving without a struggle.
Reared premiered at London’s famous new writing venue Theatre 503 in April 2018. Sammy was nominated for an Offie Award in Best Design.
Kitchen of a family home.
“Fitzpatrick is a master at narrative surprise” - The Guardian “A deliciously poignant comedy” - Fringe Review “This is the kind of impactful production that has the potential to stay with you for days after you leave – a hard-hitting triumph. “ - West End Wilma “Sammy Dowson’s design is excellent” - Time Out ***** Plays To see ****½ Theatrebox **** Breaking The Fourth Wall **** I Thank You Theatre **** London Theatre 1 **** Theatre Bubble **** West End Wilma
John Fitzpatrick is a graduate of the BA Acting at the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama and the writers’ programme at the Royal Court.
He was nominated for a BAFTA and a BIFA for co-writing the short film Wren Boys. The film screened in competition at LFF, Sundance, SXSW ...
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