Four generations of Northern Irish women, reunited under one roof.
A 90th birthday party that no-one seems to want.
A house full of hungry ghosts, with more than one skeleton in the closet.
Turn off your phones at dinner.
Winner of the Women’s Prize for the Playwriting 2022, Karis Kelly’s play is a pitch-black and twisted comedy of dysfunctional family dynamics, generational trauma and national boundaries.
The Spring 2026 remount of Consumed will be presented by Paines Plough, Park Theatre and the Lyric Belfast. A Paines Plough, Belgrade Theatre, Sheffield Theatres and Women’s Prize for Playwriting production.
Contains scenes of violence, strong references to death and suicide, strong language/swearing, flashing lights, loud noises, and distressing or potentially triggering themes.
For a more detailed list of trigger warnings and to download the self-care pack for the show, please visit our Trigger Warnings and Support Links page.
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See It First:
Belgrade Theatre
Coventry
25 – 26 Jul 2025Traverse Theatre
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
31 Jul – 24 Aug 2025Belgrade Theatre
Coventry
3 – 6 Sep 2025Leeds Playhouse
Leeds
10 – 13 Sep 2025Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Guildford
16 – 20 Sep 2025
