Funeral Teeth at Drayton Arms Theatre

“Fearless, bawdy storytelling” - The Reviews Hub

Maybe you’ve lost your marbles… Or maybe you’ve found the most transformative piece of theatre that you’ll see this year. Probably both. Nominated for a London Pub Theatre award in its debut run, funeral teeth promises a night of chaos.

What and who are we allowed to grieve? And does that really matter?

Loss is the only truly universal experience. Whether it’s coming to terms with the passing of a loved one, tucking the first tooth you’ve lost under your pillow, or realising that you have no idea where your wallet is after spending a blurry night boozing at the pub - we’ve all been there. What’s more, we’re going to keep coming face to face with loss. Lose yourself (geddit?) in the latest piece by Succulent Theatre, unpacking what loss looks like to them, what it looks like to you, and what it could look like for all of us.

.5 “A fearless production that says a lot with a little...The company manage, half-naked, to both cover a plethora of social issues and drum up pride for femininity” - London Pub Theatres

Following the success of their debut show NASTY: Big’ girls being gross, mean and sexy, the Succulent girlies are back with another queer, autobiographical, confessional piece of theatre that’s gut-busting and gut-wrenching in equal measure.

Death, grief and loss can be scary to talk about, but if we don’t - we just feel alone. And grief already makes you feel alone. It’s not all doom and gloom, though. This feel-good tragicomedy will remind you that life is a celebration and every loss you experience is an opportunity for you to grow. Drugs, sex, love, family and friendship are at the centre of this contemplative work which really puts the ‘fun’ in funeral.

“A deeply personal touch”

“It’s not often that you feel like you’re making friends when watching theatre”

“A sense of community and support” - Theatre and Tonic

The stories shared are painfully true, often painfully funny, and will hold a mirror up to your own experiences in a way that you might not expect. In their signature style, Succulent dexterously guides you through their losses from cradle to grave. Come watch them pick at a brand new scab and see what comes oozing out.

What our audiences think:

“Seamless. Natural. Powerful. Honest. Humble.”

“So moving because it is so human”

“It is relevant, urgent and absorbing”

“You know how some people want to run away with the circus? I want to run away with Succulent.”