Funeral Flowers

Directed by Candy Bowers

Seventeen-year-old Angelique dreams of being a florist. Flowers are her escape from bullies, from the care system, from the reality of her mum serving time. Inspired by the true story of Tottenham community leader Gina Moffatt, Funeral Flowers is a raw, lyrical and deeply human monologue about growing up, fighting back, and finding hope where it seems impossible.

Winner of the Scotsman Fringe First Award at the Edinburgh Festival, Emma Dennis Edwards’ unflinching and luminous play now makes its Australian premiere -a story about social inequality, self-discovery, and the human ability to create beauty in the midst of struggle.

Recommended for ages 14+

Writer Emma Dennis-Edwards
Set & Costume Design Bianca Pardo
Lighting Design Kyra Ryan
Composition & Sound Design Christian Biko
Stage Manager Samara Louise
Associate Artist Fiker Gebrehana
Associate Artist Mabruka Margasa Obsa

Funeral Flowers contains strong language and mature themes. It includes depictions of sexual assault, rape, non-consensual sexual filming/exploitation, coercive control, emotional abuse, and references to drug use and the incarceration of a parent.

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*Schools only shows information available at Bowery Education

Presented in partnership with Red Stitch Actors Theatre

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