Pavilion Theatre presents
The Dead House by Martin Beanz Warde
as part of Culture Night 2026
“We are gathered at the dead house. Such a morbid name, I mean, there is still another person alive in that place, my granny. My grandfather’s cold and lifeless body is laid out so that we can all have a final moment to say goodbye. 'Goodbye grandad', as if he can even hear us.”
Patrick is an Irish Traveller who hasn’t been home in 10 years but returns from self-exile for his grandfather’s funeral. Comedian and writer Martin Beanz Warde’s debut play is a powerful and moving dark comedy that explores complex themes of family, tradition, and self-acceptance.
Set in the house of the deceased, the play is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of finding one’s voice and identity. The show has previously enjoyed sold-out runs at Dublin Theatre Festival, Galway Theatre Festival and Kilkenny Arts Festvial, and has toured internationally.