About the Project
A fast-paced, darkly comic solo show, exploring the Dad-Daughter bond, legacy, and the power of words.
This play lives at the intersection of humor and emotional truth – where both sit in the same room and neither gets to leave early.
Content warning: swearing, adult themes, cancer, death, pregnancy loss. Sounds like an absolute riot doesn’t it.
“FIERCE ARTIST” AWARD NOMINEE -2026
Industry Praise
“Deeply beautiful and very funny.” - Martin Starr (Freaks and Geeks, Silicon Valley)
“A break your heart, hilarious show. Superb storytelling.” – Charlie Day.
“Dana who? I’m kidding, she genuinely cracks me up.” – Jessica Gunning (Baby Reindeer, The Christophers)
Dana has the rare ability- an undeniable wit- to take something so raw you’d think it could only live in the depths of despair, and create something not only hilarious but also absolutely human and life-affirming. Amrita Acharia (Game Of Thrones, The Good Karma Hospital, The Serpent Queen)
“Do NOT miss her show. She is delightful (which is British for mindblowing)” – Gina Murray (Writer and Co-host What’s On Stage Awards 2025 & 2026, Call The Midwife, Baldur’s Gate)
Devastatingly funny and wildly original – Gartland finds laughter in places most writers wouldn’t dare to look. – Carri Zoberbier (Comedian and President of the PTO)
“Can’t believe she’s still going on about her dead dad. There’s funny, then there’s f*@king funny.” - Jo Dockery -(Casualty, Happless)
“If you’ve got money to burn, this could be the show for you.” – Dana’s mum
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Production Team
