Fishlake

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025 at 07:30 pm UTC+00:00

Theatre Royal Wakefield | Wakefield

Fishlake  - The Play
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Fishlake
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"Flood risk? Nah, it’ll never happen…" But then it did.

In 2019, an unstoppable wave swallowed fields, lanes, homes and lives. In one night, 90% of the quiet Yorkshire village of Fishlake was submerged beneath floodwater. Families fled. Crops rotted. Livelihoods crumbled. A once thriving community was thrust into the centre of a national storm - surrounded by TV crews, politicians, the military and emergency responders.
Written by Fishlake resident Jeremy Fletcher, who, along with his family, was forced to leave his home during the floods, Fishlake is a deeply personal and powerful theatrical experience. Created from the real stories of those who lived through the disaster, the production blends verbatim storytelling with music, movement and drama, capturing both the devastation and the unbreakable spirit of the community.
More than a play, Fishlake is a shared experience, performed by professional actors alongside a community choir. It’s a story told by those who truly understand the impact of the floods. It is an urgent, authentic reflection on survival, loss and community.
What do you take and what does the floodwater take from you?
With heartbreak and humour, Fishlake asks: What does it truly mean to belong?
Moving, unforgettable and deeply human, Fishlake is a testament to the power of community in the face of disaster.
A story of loss. A story of hope. A story of us.
Ticket Tel: 01924 211311 7.30pm or online at:
https://www.theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk/events/fishlake-2025
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Theatre Royal Wakefield, 12 Drury Lane, Wakefield, WF1 2, United Kingdom

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