Anthem for Dissatisfaction
About Anthem for Dissatisfaction
Presented by SkelpieLimmer Productions & Brassneck Theatre Company
Written by Gina Donnelly
Directed by Gina Donnelly & Tony Devlin
Starring Simon Sweeney & Emily Lamey
The Credit Crunch, 2007. ‘Irish Twins’ Sarah and Jamie are growing up in Belfast with a shared obsession of music and the weight of parents on the breadline.
Oasis, The Jam, Springsteen and Sam Fender songs scream at the state of the nation, tugging at the memories of what it means to grow up on benefits in a country where poverty became a punchline. Benefits Britain never sounded so good…
A defiant “rip-roaring tour de force” fuelled by the music and people who speak to your soul and punch you in the gut. This multi-award-winning gig-theatre show rejoices in working class strength with wit, integrity, and disarming honesty.
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Reviews
“Great craic that reveals the great cracks in our splintered society.” ★★★★
British Theatre Guide
“An electrifying reminder of the power of music in trying times.” ★★★★
FestMag
“Passionate and pulsing with the anthems of a generation, Anthem for Dissatisfaction leaves its mark.” ★★★★★
Theatre Weekly
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Ticket prices:
Standard – £16.00
Pay more – £20.00
Pay less – £12.00
Dates & times:
Saturday 20 November 2026 at 8.00pm
Running time:
1 hour 5 minutes
Age guidance:
14+
Content guidance:
This show contains strong language, grief, classist language.
Gallery
About The North Wall Arts Centre
The North Wall Arts Centre is an an award-winning theatre, gallery and performing arts centre located in Summertown, North Oxford. The facility was opened in 2007, and offers a fully flexible 200-seat theatre, a public art gallery, as well as studios for dance and drama.
The centre is owned by St Edward’s School and shared with the city, and it was created for the benefit of emerging artists across a range of disciplines. The programme of events at The North Wall places emphasis on new and innovative work.
Discover more about The North Wall Arts Centre, including travel, access and venue information.
