The Nine O’Clock Slot

by Hannah Davies and Annecy Hayes

Directed by Lisa Spirling for ice&fire theatre 2014

‘… bravely unflinching about death … always heartfelt and often eye-catching’ THE GUARDIAN

‘…an engaging piece of theatre, packed full of clever scenarios and pithy dialogue… a cleverly executed, poignant production.’ TIME OUT

ice&fire confronted the disturbing rise in the number of so-called ‘paupers’ funerals’ in modern-day Britain in this experimental play that retraced the stories of four individuals buried in the same communal grave.

The Nine O’Clock Slot is based on true-life accounts where heart-breaking stories find comic touches and uplifting conclusions.

Photo credit: Helen Warner