Sin & Tonic at The Linenhall Arts Centre

An Irish wake. An unexpected visitor. Secrets set to blow everything apart. A sudden death sends shockwaves through a quiet village, shaking its close-knit community to the core. Neighbours rally together for the traditional Irish wake. Atfirst, it’s an evening of shared grief and cups of tea. But the calm is short-lived with the arrival of an unexpected visitor. What follows is a cascade of revelations that threatens to unravel the very fabric of the community. Old wounds are reopened, secrets once hidden come into the light and truths long buried are finally heard.

As the night unfolds – and the alcohol flows - loyalties are tested, identities questioned, and fault lines show. By the time the deceased is taken to their finalresting place, nothing—and no one—will ever be quite the same again. Written by Fiona Hoban, Sin & Tonic promises a potent mix of high drama, razor-sharp wit, and dark humour, delivering a powerful and compelling night of theatre. The play touches on the subject of suicide; viewer discretion is advised for anyone sensitive to the subject