How to Bury a Dead Mule

Theatre (new writing, historical)

  • Pleasance Dome - JackDome
  • 11:50
  • Aug 27
  • 1 hour
  • Suitability: 12+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United Kingdom - Northern Ireland
  • Group: Richard Clements
  • Warnings and additional info: This show contains strobe lighting and deals with the imagery and effects of war.
  • Accessibility:
    Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

Description

UK Theatre Award and Mental Health Foundation Fringe Award nominee. The evocative story of Royal Irish Fusilier, Norman Clements. The sanity of war becomes the insanity of domesticity as a broken man tries to reconnect with family after the horrors of WW2. Directed by Matthew McElhinney and written and performed by Norman’s grandson, Richard Clements, this is a profoundly personal journey into the shattered mind of a man trying to regain his place in the world. Through beautiful stagecraft we're immersed in a deeply affecting portrait of love, loss and a search for peace.

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General venue access

  • Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: Main queue at entrance to venue. Access to space via locked lift, please notify the venue ahead of your visit if you require use of the lift and ask at the box office upon arrival for access.
  • Wheelchair access type: Building Lift

  • Stairs: 20+
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info


How and when to make an access booking

Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:

  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

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Theatre Weekly (4/5 stars) 95 days ago

Profound and poignant solo performance that delves into the destructive power of war

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British Theatre Guide (4/5 stars) 96 days ago

A simply devastating spectacle.

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UK Theatre Web (5/5 stars) 96 days ago

Fascinating, sad and engaging.

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ThreeWeeks (4/5 stars) 105 days ago

A powerful performance.

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Yahoo News (4/5 stars) 105 days ago

The show emerges as an emotional, atmospheric hour of Second World War drama.

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Theatre Scotland (5/5 stars) 105 days ago

A piece of theatre that anyone could – and would – love to experience.

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Edinburgh Festivals Magazine 106 days ago

How to Bury a Dead Mule is a moving, important piece of theatre.

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The Scotsman (4/5 stars) 110 days ago

An emotional, atmospheric hour of Second World War drama.

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The List (4/5 stars) 112 days ago

This powerful and personal story, shared so candidly, is a rare find.

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