Troubled is a 60-minute one woman show about love, death and division told with tea and biscuits. Memories of violence clash against a huge-hearted Northern Irish story, revealing the impact of a childhood shaped by conflict. A lone woman stands under the moonlight, far away from home. Big Red and Little Red, the voices in her head, are fighting. Again. With song, movement and a host of characters, ‘Troubled’ addresses the challenges of growing up in Belfast during the Troubles and uses humour, and self-awareness to create an evening where the audience can laugh, cry and have a bloody good night out!

‘An excitingly honest depiction of the power of human connection told with daring vulnerability’

Haley McGee (Age is a Feeling – Fringe First winner 2022, Olivier Nominee 2023, and author of Ex-boyfriend Yard Sale (Penguin)

‘It was absolutely phenomenal – the way you captured an incredibly sensitive time in Irish history is a testament to you as a performer and an artist’

Maria Watson, Community Programmes Manager – London Irish Centre

‘Immersive, emotional, held’ – Audience member – The Beaney Museum of Art and Knowledge

‘Resonated both personally and with people I care about. I hope many more people get to experience it!’ Audience Member – Tom Thumb Theatre

Running Time 60 mins Age Guidance 16+

TRIGGER WARNING: This performance contains reference to BPD, alcohol misuse, conflict within home/society, descriptive language around a mental health crisis (incl reference to self harm/ hearing voices), bereavement.

The lead artist has created this story based on her own lived experience and subsequent recovery. Whilst these subjects are heavy, they are placed in the context of a recovery journey and a feeling that a journey towards wellbeing is possible.

ACCESSIBILITY:

There will be music playing as part of this event, as well as sound effects, to set the scene. There will be no strobe or flashing lights, there could potentially be a spotlight if available but not crowd facing. No other sensory aspects.