Michael Rosen - Getting Through It

SHOW DESCRIPTION

Join poetry legend Michael Rosen as he presents his new one-person show Getting Through It, formed of a double-bill of monologues, The Death of Eddie and Many Kinds of Love.

Exploring themes of grief and mortality, Michael recounts powerful and personal stories - from the death of his son from meningitis at the age of 18 and the immense emotions from the unexpected loss, to the 48 days he spent in intensive care after contracting COVID-19, facing his own mortality after being put into an induced coma and having a 50% chance of dying.

Both stories are told with Michael’s signature positivity, humour and poetry. Together, the two pieces are a testimony to the spirit of recovery.

"Simple yet powerfully affecting, it is a remarkable event" West End Best Friend ★★★★★

"A universal human journey” Everything Theatre ★★★★★

USEFUL INFORMATION  

Age guidance 

• Recommended for ages 15 and over but all ages are welcome. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult (18+)

Bars

• Please note, throughout this run our bars will be open for pre-show and interval service, offering a selection of soft drinks and alcoholic beverages. For your convenience, plastic, reusable drinkware will be available should you wish to take your drink to your seat and enjoy at your leisure. Bars will remain closed during the show.

Ticket fee

• All ticket prices for live performances only are subject to a 5% booking fee, which will be applied at the point of sale to all purchases, whether made online or in person at our Box Office.

Charity Support

• There will be a charity collection post-show for Cruse Bereavement Support Isle of Man, a local charity that offers bereavement support to children, young people and adults at one of the most painful times of their lives – the death of a loved one. The charity can be the difference to those that need support as they are grieving. Please visit https://www.cruse.org.im/ for more details of how we help. 

"We are delighted to be the nominated charity for tonight’s performance as we know Michael Rosen has been through a profound bereavement himself. We would like to thank him and everyone that donates to our small charity as we continue to ensure that no-one grieves alone."