- ‘Men used to make things, men used to make sense.’
In Hard Graft David Sheppeard investigates how much can change between one generation of a family and the next and the lengths we go to bridge the divide.
A performance about reluctant fathers and wayward sons set against the backdrop of the occasional mining disaster and the fading industrial landscapes of South Wales.
Produced by Faith Dodkins
Outside Eye and Mentor – Stacy Makishi
Sound Design by Enrico Aurigemma
Commissioned by Ovalhouse and The Nightingale
Supported by Arts Council England
Photo by Duncan Jarvies
Reviews
“Sheppeard proves adept at taking the audience on an engaging and, at times, poignant journey into the intricacies and complexities of his relationship with his father.” A Younger Theatre
‘Highly Recommended Show’ Fringe Review
**** London Theatre 1
“Hard Graft combines a humorous and touching story with beautiful images.” Glotime.tv
“Sheppeard has produced a lovely 50 minutes of astute and moving political, social and sexual analysis fleshed out with humour and great honesty.” Reviewsgate
Hard Graft Trailer from David Sheppeard on Vimeo.