The Last Bantam

Michael Hughes

The Last Bantam poster

The Snug
Paradise in Augustines

Theatre

Performances: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th August
Start time: 14:15 (45mins)

1914. The world is at war. The British army recruits 50,000 men between 5’ and 5’3" to fight. These men came from all over Britain, Ireland and Canada. Known as Bantams after the small, aggressive rooster, they were formed into special Bantam battalions. 1918. Bouzincourt, France. One Bantam remains: Patrick Michael Wolfe, a teacher from Dublin. This is his story. Inspired by real events. Directed by Jonathan Hansler. ‘Elegantly performed’ ***** (BritishTheatreGuide.info ). ‘Excellent’ ***** (UKTW.co.uk). ‘Outstanding’ **** (PlaysInternational.org.uk). ‘Giant of a play’ **** (Derek Awards).

Content Warnings

Age guidance: 16+

Set in a war zone. Description of violence.