Clearing the Kitchen Table

Clearing the Kitchen Table fuses Irish classical music and spoken-word poetry, exploring grief, home, and Ireland’s resilient spirit.

Clearing the Kitchen Table blends the evocative sounds of Irish classical music with grief spoken word poetry, as an immersive narrative experience. Set in the home, the heart of conversation, the play explores the complexities of grief while celebrating the resilient spirit woven into Ireland's heritage, offering solace and inspiration.

By weaving John Lennon's Imagine as an inverted idée fixe, our play navigates grief's depths while reflecting on the fragility and strength of human connection, offering a shared journey of healing and transformation.

Each poem is built around a melody, using the material culture it evokes to deepen an understanding of how art transforms us and helps make sense of the complexities of grief.