Dates/Times/Venue/Location
Sat 23 May @ 2:15pm, SQUEAK - Brighton
Sun 24 May @ 2:15pm, SQUEAK - Brighton
Mon 25 May @ 2:15pm, SQUEAK - Brighton
Johnjoe and Jim clash over the wearing of a poppy. The best friends address what the symbol represents to their respective heritage and attempt to navigate their way through this historic subject matter in relation to their friendship and the British Empire’s devastating, lasting impact in Ireland.
This naturalistic conversation develops into surreal hypotheticals that explore autonomy, societal expectations and childhood memories. Amidst this, their relationship falters as they both realise they are fundamentally different people. Poppies depicts a modern day tragedy of stubbornness, repressed anger and identity in a time where this lack of footing soft launches so many young men into dangerous ideals.
Running time: 70min
Suitable for Age 16+
Warnings: Racism, Reference to Famine, Strong language, Loud Noises, Fake Firearm
REVIEWS
★★★★ BROADWAY BABY (for The Recollection of Tony Ward)
‘ A Triumph ’
CREATIVES
Johnjoe Irwin (Co-creator)
Jim Spencer Broadbent (Co-creator)
Presented by GAIT PRODUCTIONS
CAST:
Johnjoe Irwin
Jim Spencer Broadbent
CREW:
Cian Feasey (Lighting Design)
