t’s the late 70’s in London and a new generation is asking questions and finding answers, It’s called PUNK, and it doesn’t matter what you are or where you’re from.Patrick, a young Londoner growing up in the 1970’s, questions his identity. Living with his widowed mother and younger sister he’s trying to honour his late Father's memory by learning Irish music, but he discovers another music. One that speaks for him, one that’s being created by people like him, first generation Irish. A generation that’s English but seen as Irish. A lesson that Patrick learns in a brutal fashion but emerges from with a clear idea who he is.

Paddy

The story of a little girl and her visit to the Woods, only to discover she isn't alone. A visual depiction of the William Allingham poem 'The Fairies'.

The Fairies

A homeless artist struggles with a&nbsp;tragic loss, and uses his talent to overcome his grief.&nbsp;Homeless artists Jenny and James survive day to day in their tent, living off money collected from street art. When James is confronted with a sudden, life altering event, he must choose how best to move forward given his circumstance, and overcome his loss by finding solace and meaning in art.

We Don't Choose How

Gerry is a thug who has given up in life. He is amoral, has no real purpose, and is absent of any value system. Due only to Tadhgs' reputation, Gerry grants him a reluctant audience. He is unmoved, but irked by this visit. Why is he here?Tadhg philosophises on him, methodically summarising Gerrys' life; the path he took, and how he became the man he is today. He identifies a single moment that catapulted him into a life of neglect, addiction and violence. Gerrys' own mother blamed him for the death of his sister, Mary. From this, his life spiralled.And this is why Tadhg is here; to give Gerry this gift of self awareness, to help him understand his own nature, which may help him the future. This is also a warning.Tadhgs' delivery and demeanour is deliberate, measured. But when Gerry becomes distracted from his message, Tadhgs' own rage surges momentarily. A man clearly on his own path, he catches himself in this moment. He retracts, disappointed in himself.He reflects on his own childhood. He knows the damage that can be done to a boy. Clearly, he sees a semblance in both their stories. However, Tadhg reminds Gerry that he does not 'own the rage'. A stark warning. He leaves. Gerry remains, spooked.To be self aware is to know yourself. To be able to instil change and heal is another thing altogether.

B(W)OKE

During the war, a little scamp from an orphanage is sent to a farm in rural Armagh for the weekend in the hope of being adopted, and befriends the girl who lives there, while getting into scrapes.

Rian

A man recites a Haiku, A Poem and A Limerick that chronicle his journey of dealing with depression over the past 13 years.

A Haiku To My Mind Via Limerick

Kelly Molloy lives the easy life despite her family being through a turbulent period on behalf of her criminal brother Daniel, but when she discovers him in her home, stabbed and bleeding, she is taken aback by Daniel's refusal to seek medical help from anyone other than a man called Brian Maguire. What follows is a race against time to save Daniel's life and discover what he is hiding that has him terrified of seeking professional help.

Bleeding Out

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