Cornwall is at a tipping point. House prices soar, the population shifts, tensions rise. Between Facebook spats, country lane stand-offs and rants down the pub, nobody’s really talking, and fewer are listening.
Seamas is confused.
He is desperately trying to understand.
He’s watched a wave of gentrification sweep through his rural hometown. There’s nowhere to live, yet second homes stand empty. He wishes Cornwall was more welcoming and inclusive, yet watches “up country” money sow division and suspicion.
Could closing borders and nationalism be the answer?
Where’s the line between pride and power?
What happens when it all goes too far?
Seamas needs help. He needs your help.
★★★★
"Entertaining and layered"
The Stage
★★★★
"nuanced"
All Edinburgh Theatre
★★★★
"thought-provoking"
Fest Mag
“The comic causing uproar in Cornwall”
The Guardian
Written and performed by Seamas Carey
Directed by Agnieszka Blonska
Co-produced by Seamas Carey and imPOSSIBLE Producing
Age Guidance 16+
Help! I Think I'm a Nationalist contains strong language. Some audience members will be required to move around during the performance.