Abbey Theatre and THISISPOPBABY
Not a Funny Word
19 May 2018
In Ireland, we say “go to England” when we talk about that thing we are not supposed to talk about.
With the referendum to Repeal the Eighth Amendment on the horizon, a national conversation about reproductive rights has begun.
In a deeply personal and bravely funny testimony, actor, comedian and activist Tara Flynn shares her account of having to travel out of Ireland for an abortion. With searing honesty, Not a Funny Word examines the status quo through one woman’s own journey. With songs.
Not A Funny Word plays as part of Where We Live, presented by THISSISPOPBABY with St Patrick’s Festival 2018. Where We Live is funded by The Arts Council.
Not A Funny Word was also presented as a work in progress here at the Abbey Theatre as part of What’s Happening Now in May 2017.
Out of the Abbey
- 6 – 10 March at The Complex, Dublin
- 26 April at The Everyman, Cork
- 19 May at The Mick Lally Theatre, Galway
- 23 May at City of Dublin Working Men’s Club
Credits
- Writer & Performer: Tara Flynn
- Director: Phillip McMahon
- Composer: Alma Kelliher
