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DUST
A boxer, a soldier, a boilermaker, a miner – one man fights to survive against the odds.
Media reviews
What the Fringe?!
06 Mar 2026
MUST SEE A story that keeps not only the work of miners alive, but also their lives.
The List
06 Mar 2026
This gem of a play directs the full beam of its light on an industry that, truly, was no good for anyone.
Mindshare
14 Mar 2025
Dust is not just a play—it is a visceral, evocative experience
Stage Whispers
07 Mar 2025
Explores the changing relationship between a man and society over his life, and honours the thousands of men who fought throughout.
That Guy in The Foyer
06 Mar 2025
McArdle takes Thompson’s nuanced text and builds the rhythm of his expansive, yet immaculately measured performance to perfection.
Audience Reacts
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22 March 2026 - Alison C.
Fantastic show. Amazing solo performance and compelling story. loved it!
11 March 2026 - Helen B.
An excellent one man show… full of energy, emotion and physicality. Great story telling.