Flanagan's Wake

Fri May 01 2026 at 07:30 pm to 10:00 pm UTC-04:00

The Loading Dock, LLC | Buchanan

The Improv Mill
Publisher/HostThe Improv Mill
Flanagan's Wake
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Just in time for St. Patrick's day it's the hilarious interactive Irish wake. Join the villagers of the beautiful fictional village of Grapplin, County Sligo, Ireland, as they tell tales, sing songs and mourn the passing of one of their own, Flanagan. You'll be transported to the Emerald Isle to grieve as only the Irish can. You can share tales of your own experiences and misadventures with dear old Flanagan or simply enjoy the stories and songs of the locals as they recall life with himself.

Once you have arrived in Grapplin, you'll pay your respects to glowering Mother Flanagan and to poor grieving fiancee, Fiona Finn. Listen to a eulogy written by County Sligo's best-known writer, Mickey Finn, and tip a pint with Brian Ballybunion, himself a weaver of tales. You can cross yourself with the blessings from St. Gregory's parish priest, Father Damon Fitzgerald, or cross your fingers that local pagan Kathleen Mooney doesn't cast a spell on you. Mayor Martin O'Doul will preside over the proceedings with an iron hand (and a parched throat).

Flanagan’s Wake opened at the Improv Institute in Chicago March 1994.

Created by: Amy Binns-Calvey, Geoff Binns-Calvey, Jimmy Binns, Jack Bronis, Mark Czoske, Phil Lusardi, Pat Musker and Bonnie Shadrake 


Conceived by Jack Bronis

Inspired by Joe Liss

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The Loading Dock, LLC, 325 E Front St STE 118, Buchanan, MI 49107, United States

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