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A deeply moving and honest portrayal of family life takes to the stage at The Dock Arts Centre this March, as The Flowers of May arrives in Carrick-on-Shannon.
The powerful production follows David and Lisa, a couple navigating the realities of raising a child with autism. From navigating patronising in-laws and strained neighbourly encounters to learning how to support one another through their own differences, the play captures the raw, everyday challenges — and quiet triumphs — of parenting a neurodiverse child.
What sets The Flowers of May apart is its authenticity. Performers Matthew McMahon and Eileen Gomez are themselves parents of children with autism, bringing a lived-in truth to their performances that has resonated deeply with audiences nationwide.
The production has earned widespread praise from parents, educators and autism-awareness organisations for both its emotional honesty and educational value. Schools and community groups have described the play as “profoundly moving” and “deeply relatable”, while others have called it “a must-see for anyone seeking to better understand the world of parenting a neurodiverse child.” At its heart, The Flowers of May is a story of resilience.
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