Wiping My Mother's Arse
Wiping My Mother's Arse
WIPING MY MOTHER’S ARSE
Written by Iain Heggie
Directed by Sam Hardie
A Pitlochry Festival Theatre Production
Winner of a Fringe First Award and a sold-out hit at the Traverse Theatre in 2003, Iain Heggie’s fearless and provocative play returns in a bold new revival.
At its heart is the story of an elderly woman in a care home, her overworked carer, and her conflicted son. Through their relationships, the play explores the chaos, comedy, and heartbreak of ageing and dementia—where secrets can’t stay buried and the everyday becomes dangerously unpredictable. By refusing to soften its subject matter, Heggie captures both the absurd liberation and the painful reality of lives lived on the edge of reason.
Unflinching, darkly comic, and deeply humane, Wiping My Mother’s Arse challenges audiences to face the uncomfortable truths we often avoid, while finding humour and compassion in the most unlikely places.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Venue: Studio
Date: 15 Aug – 6 Sep 2026
Running time: tbc
Advisories: Contains very strong language
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