FRINGEWIZFringe 2026
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The Last Bantam

by Michael Hughes

Preview · Fri 7 Aug2 for 1 · Mon 10 Aug – Tue 11 Aug16+

1914. The Great War rages. Britain recruits 30,000 Bantams, men between five-foot and five-foot-three to fight in some of the bloodiest battles of the war. 1918. A group of reporters visit the Front to write about the Bantams. One Bantam remains, Patrick Michael Wolfe, a Dubliner who signed up to secure Home Rule for Ireland. This is his story. A story about patriotism, prejudice, courage and betrayal. Inspired by real events. 'A perfect example of the great Irish storyteller' ***** (BritishTheatreGuide.info). 'Excellent' ***** (UKTW.co.uk). 'Giant of a show' ***** (Derek Awards).

Content warnings: Strong language/swearing, More information Set in a war zone. Descriptions of violence.

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