Brokentalkers I Ireland


A personal drama and the aftermath
Among a few pieces of furniture, a small cabinet containing an assortment of spray-top glass bottles, two cans of Guinness, an orange-coloured retro telephone, a scalpel, a glass and a small cardboard box we are introduced to Feidlim Cannon and his mother Ann. As themselves they are standing on stage together with their psychotherapist, Erich. And they are telling their own story.
Feidlim's father died 11 years ago. His death could have been prevented. How does one continue living in the aftermath of a tragedy? And how can theatre convey deep emotions, grief and loss without being mawkish? "I don´t see the point of talking about all the depressing, horrible shit" Feidlim objects early on. But the incredible charm and thoroughly Irish humour with which he and his mother share their story with the audience make Have I No Mouth a moving theatre play. Between documentary theatre, role playing and surreal psychodrama, they succeed in giving a deeply personal story an universal meaning, told in a subtle and amazingly buoyant manner.

Directed by Feidlim Cannon, Gary Keegan With Ann Cannon, Erich Keller, Feidlim Cannon Sound design Jack Cawley Production Manager and video design Kilian Waters Choreographer Eddie Kay Lighting design Sarah Jane Shiels Costume design Emma Downey Stage Manager and props Francis Fay Translation Martin Michael Driessen

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