The Last Bantam

Michael Hughes

The year is 1914. The Great War rages. Britain recruits 30,000 men between 5’ and 5’3" to fight. These men come from all over Britain, Ireland and Canada. Known as Bantams after the small, aggressive rooster, they're formed into special Bantam battalions. 1918. Bouzincourt, France. A group of reporters visit the front to write about the Bantams. One Bantam remains: Patrick Michael Wolfe, a teacher from Dublin. This is his story, from the battlefields of France to rebellion in Dublin. Inspired by real events. ★★★★★ (BritishTheatreGuide.info). ★★★★★ (UKTW.co.uk). ★★★★★ (@moreishtv) ★★★★ (PlaysInternational.org.uk). 'Hidden Gem' (FringeReview.co.uk). Spirit of the Fringe, Derek Awards.

Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing. Set in a war zone.

Age category: 16+