THEATRE

The Poetical Life of Philomena McGuinness

Moon Rabbit Theatre

Venue

theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall

Dates

7–29 Aug 2026

Time

Times vary · 50min

Price

£13

How will history remember you? As the person you are, or the person you want to be? It’s 1939 and Philomena is on her way from Dublin to London to join the British war effort. But can she live true to the poet inside her when she is constantly being defined by her role in the war? Philomena is a poignant and funny solo play, infused with poetry and inspired by the true stories of Irish nurses in WWII. 'Charming, funny, soulful and heartfelt' ***** (BroadwayBaby.com). ***** (TheWeeReview.com). ***** (TheEdinburghReporter.co.uk). ***** (TheatreAndArtReviews.com).