The Lawnmowers Independent Theatre Company brings Steve Gilroy's play about a learning-disabled protagonist to Arts Centre Washington.
It's a Wonderful Us comes to Arts Centre Washington on Thursday 19 November, a production from The Lawnmowers Independent Theatre Company. It's written and directed by the award-winning playwright Steve Gilroy, who co-created it over six years with Lawnmowers performers Andrew McLeod and Andrew Robson, drawing on their own experiences as a learning-disabled duo. On stage, McLeod and Robson are joined by Jake Jarratt, with the show produced in partnership with Murmur Theatre.
The story follows a learning-disabled protagonist who, while trying to revive his act, is forced to confront his shared history. It's described as a warm, funny and deeply human exploration of identity, resilience and the bonds between parents and children, blending magical realism, comedy and lived experience. The title is a nod to It's a Wonderful Life, and the production aims to broaden representation and increase the visibility of learning-disabled artists. It forms part of The Lawnmowers Independent Theatre Company's 40th anniversary celebrations and was made possible through National Lottery funding via Arts Council England.
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It's a single act, 75 minutes long with no interval, so you'll be in and out in a good stretch of an evening. Tickets are £12 for adults and £10 for concessions, and the performance starts at 7:30pm.
