The work reminded me of Jim Cartwrights ‘Two’ and
Caroline Aherne's ‘The Royle Family’
– a slice of life made real amongst the buffet.
★★★★ - The Reviews Hub
A Wake is a fully improvised funeral wake, poignantly and hilariously brought to life from an obituary provided by an audience member. Join the friends and family in a cosy pub as they share a lifetime of memories over a pint. Through their spontaneous stories and heartfelt eulogies, a unique portrait of the deceased emerges.
Funny, touching, and created anew each night, A Wake is a powerful celebration of life, legacy, and how we are remembered after we're gone.
Conceived and Directed by: Mark Smith
2025 team:
Kate McCabe, Karen Hughes, Patrick Kearns, Michael Sefton, Alun Parry, David Gregg, Julie Anderson, Rosie Sosic and Guest Su Jackson.
2024 team:
Steve Wallis, Su Jackson, Diane Jansen, John Bennett, Stephen Longstaffe, Chrissi McCarthy and Guest Ollie Wilson.
Funny, touching, and created anew each night, A Wake is a powerful celebration of life, legacy, and how we are remembered after we're gone.
Conceived and Directed by: Mark Smith
2025 team:
Kate McCabe, Karen Hughes, Patrick Kearns, Michael Sefton, Alun Parry, David Gregg, Julie Anderson, Rosie Sosic and Guest Su Jackson.
2024 team:
Steve Wallis, Su Jackson, Diane Jansen, John Bennett, Stephen Longstaffe, Chrissi McCarthy and Guest Ollie Wilson.