Growler is Irish artist and activist Dee Mulrooney’s alter-ego and performance piece. She is an 85-year-old drum-banging shamanic vulva living in exile. Through storytelling, song, spoken word and comedy, Growler takes audiences on a ritualistic, theatrical journey through grief, loss, exile and displacement.
No stone is left unturned and no one is left behind on Growler’s quest to heal the past and help people to love the “eejit” out of themselves. With a tongue like a lash and a heart of gold, Growler is at the coal face, blazing the streets with her trolley and staff, remembering the everyday sacred.
We’ve been supporting Dee Mulrooney through research for the past year, to bring Growler to Merseyside. Over the next year we’ll be working together to develop a programme, connecting with communities St Helens and Knowsley.
This event is recommended for audiences 18+.
This performance contains themes of and reference to sexual assault and abuse. While these are approached with honesty, care and a deep commitment to healing, some material may be difficult to encounter, triggering for survivors, or those affected by trauma. Audience discretion is advised.
Tickets are free, suggested donation £5. Please note this event takes place Downstairs at the Everyman.
