“[A] fast paced social commentary on the ‘social welfare culture’ that has been created in Ireland”
Excerpt from press release:
Presented by Honest Arts Production Company, ‘Waiting in Line’ is a fast paced social commentary on the ‘social welfare culture’ that has been created in Ireland over the past twenty five years.
Performed by Pius McGrath, Eva O Connor and Johanna O’ Brien. Directed by Tara Doolan. Honest Arts Production Company combines Artistry and the latest in 3D mapping technology in this fast paced, thought provoking, physical theatre piece. Nominated for Best Set Design at the Irish Times Theatre Awards 2015.
Honest Arts toured to EdFringe in 2013 with ‘The Mid-Knight Cowboy’ which received rave reviews and was also performed on Broadway NYC.
‘The Mid-Knight Cowboy’ The Scotsman – “…..McGrath is a talented performer, shifting through the generations with little more than subtle adjustments of speech and body language.” Please note this show is suitable for audiences 14+
“Our purpose is to tell original contemporary Irish stories with a universal message. It is important to showcase ‘Waiting in Line’ so that we can contiune to lead the way in these technological developments in theatre and showcase our modern creative capabilities and culture.”
Showtimes:
July 02 at 06:30 PM
July 05 at 07:00 PM
July 06 at 05:00 PM
July 08 at 11:00 PM
July 09 at 11:00 PM
July 10 at 02:15 PM
July 12 at 05:15 PM
Venue: The Factory Mainspace
Tickets for all Fringe productions are $10, $12 in advance. Tickets can be purchased online, by phone (416-966-1062, business hours only), in-person from the festival box office located in the parking lot behind Honest Ed’s, (481 Bloor West), or — if any remain — from the venue box office (cash-only), starting one hour before showtime.
The festival offers a range of money-saving passes for committed Fringers; see website for details.
Be advised that Fringe shows always start exactly on time, and latecomers are never admitted.
Photo provided by company.
