About
The Last Bantam is a play about Irishmen in the Great War, followed by a Q&A with playwright and performer Michael Hughes. It is at 28 Bedford St, Belfast, on 20 November 2026 at 19:00.
What to expect
The listing says this is the only Belfast show and the Northern Irish premier of the award-winning play.
The play is set in the Great War and follows the Bantams, including Patrick Michael Wolfe, a Dubliner who signed up to get Home Rule.
It lasts 55 minutes, followed by a 30-minute Q&A with playwright and performer Michael Hughes.
It is one of few plays to look at the Great War from an Irish nationalist perspective.
- Inspired by real events
- 1914: Britain recruits 30,000 Bantams
- Bantams were men between 5'-5'3''
- 1918: reporters visit the Front
- 200,000 Irishmen served in the Great War
- Patriotism, prejudice, courage and betrayal
Questions
When does The Last Bantam start and end?
The Last Bantam is on Friday, 20 November 2026, 19:00 until 21:00.
Where is The Last Bantam?
The Last Bantam takes place at 28 Bedford St, 28 Bedford Street, Belfast, Belfast.
How much are tickets for The Last Bantam?
Tickets for The Last Bantam cost from £11.55 at the theatre's official ticket shop.
How long is the show?
The show lasts 55 minutes.
Followed by a 30-minute Q&A with playwright and performer Michael Hughes.
How can I book?
Book through Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-last-bantam-tickets-2003187430529
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Getting there
28 Bedford St, 28 Bedford Street, Belfast, BT2 7FE Belfast, Northern Ireland, GB
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