The Last Bantam

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Artist:

Michael Hughes
Professional company
IRELAND
Performers: 1

Festival:

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Web-Site:

https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/2026LASTBAN

Genre:

Theatre
Historical, Drama

Age Limit:

16+

Description:

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).

Warnings:

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

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Venue Code:

152

Show Accessibility Information?

Venue Room:

The Snug (capacity 30)

Venue:

Paradise in Augustines

Venue Address:

41 George IV Bridge

Venue Postcode:

EH1 1EL

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Performances

Day	Date	Start	End	Duration	Price	Title
Fri	07/08	18:50	19:50	1:00	10.00	PREVIEW
Sat	08/08	12:50	13:50	1:00	15.00
Mon	10/08	12:50	13:50	1:00	15.00	2 for 1
Tue	11/08	12:50	13:50	1:00	15.00	2 for 1
Wed	12/08	12:50	13:50	1:00	15.00
Thu	13/08	12:50	13:50	1:00	15.00
Fri	14/08	12:50	13:50	1:00	15.00
Sat	15/08	12:50	13:50	1:00	15.00