Arts Centre hosting play inspired by actors' real life experiences

The deeply moving and warmly humorous stage play The Flowers of May, written by Irish actor and writer Matthew McMahon, will arrive at Mullingar Arts Centre on March 27 for the final performance of its tour.

Starring Matthew McMahon alongside Eileen Gomez, The Flowers of May is inspired by the actors’ real-life experiences raising a child with autism. The play offers an honest, compassionate, and often funny glimpse into family life, exploring the challenges, resilience, and unexpected beauty that come with parenting a child who sees the world differently.

Blending heartfelt storytelling with moments of humour and tenderness, the production invites audiences into the everyday realities of a family learning to navigate diagnosis, understanding, and love. The result is a powerful and relatable theatrical experience that resonates with parents, families, and anyone who has faced life’s unexpected turns.

Speaking about the play, writer and performer Matthew McMahon said: "This story comes from a very personal place. We wanted to share something truthful about the journey families can go through when raising a child with autism, the confusion, the growth, the humour, and the deep love that carries you through it all. Every audience has connected with it in their own way, which has been incredibly moving."

Since its debut, the play has connected strongly with audiences for its authenticity and emotional honesty. As the final stop of the tour, the Mullingar performance offers audiences a last chance to experience this intimate and uplifting story on stage.

With its mix of humour, honesty, and heartfelt performances, The Flowers of May promises an evening of theatre that is both deeply personal and universally relatable.

Booking: Mullingar Arts Centre, and044 9347777.