Fish written by Sean O' Neil and Directed by Fraser Scott.

Set in a filthy old swimming pool Michael, played by Michael Dylan and his Coach, Guinness drinking Pat, played by the inimitable Alan McHugh. Are in training for the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest breath held under water, they are both determined Michael will manage the 25mins required.

This play starts as an absurd comedy with the comical exchanges between the older Pat and the younger Michael. Michael literally has his head stuck in a bucket of water between the exchanges.

The cracks begin to appear with Pats daughter Grainne, Mimi Millmore appearing, totally disapproving of her dad's drinking.

She reveals this is the 25th Anniversary of her mother's death, we also find out Michael has also had a terrible loss on the same day. 

The play turns from comedy to one of sadness, loss, lies and missed opportunity.

When someone close dies young, often sticking our heads in a bucket is a way of coping even if it's detrimental to the people around.

This play may start off absurd but all the threads come together making this one of the best pieces of writing you will see. 

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