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.
Consumed deals heavily with the impact of the violence and trauma passed down through the generations since the Troubles in Northern Ireland. If you feel you might be strongly affected by these themes, we would recommend downloading the Self-Care Pack at this link.
Contains scenes of violence, strong references to death and suicide, strong language/swearing, flashing lights, loud noises, and distressing or potentially triggering themes.
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.
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Lyric Theatre
Belfast
24 Feb – 8 Mar 2026
