The story of one mother’s loss.
The Shankill Road, Belfast 1993. On a sunny Saturday afternoon in October a bomb explodes in Frizzell’s fish shop, killing nine people and one of the bombers.
Then it hit me – my Leanne was under all them bricks …
A mother’s instinct is to protect her child. Who can protect their child from evil? I couldn’t.
Written and directed by Patricia Downey.
“A piece of work that will resonate with all people, regardless of class, colour or creed” – Audience Member
‘What If’ was performed on the Shankill in October 2018 during the 25th anniversary of the Shankill bombing, it had a profound impact on those that saw it.
Since then it has been the desire of those in the Shankill community who organised Shankill25 that the play should be seen by a wider audience. The proposals for the venues in October 2019 fulfil that commitment.’
Patricia Downey has over 20 years experience as a writer, director and workshop facilitator. She is co-founder and artistic director of Spanner in the Works Theatre Company.
Spanner in the Works Theatre Company is known for its distinctive and challenging productions. Drawing inspiration from the communities it works with, it interrogates contemporary issues in accessible and provocative ways.