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“High-concept and high-comedy… Leahy’s play is worth a binge- watch.”
-The Irish Times, ★★★★
Abigail is carrying the cloned fetus of Abraham Lincoln.
Joan is carrying the cloned fetus of Michael Collins.
They are making the future, making change, making...reality television. The cameras are rolling.
On a reality TV show where historical legacy, political ideology and pregnancy are packaged for public consumption, two women begin to question what they have really signed up for.
A dystopian dark comedy from Brigid Leahy and LemonSoap Productions about science, capitalism, control and the horrifying entertainment value of other people’s bodies.
Creative Team
Written by - Brigid Leahy
Director – Jeda de Bri
Performers - Gabriel Adewusi, Clare Barrett, Sean Burke, Gemma Kane, and Brigid Leahy, with David Michael Scott
Set Design - Mar Parés Baraldés
Costume Design – Dara Gill
Lighting Design – Hannah Bevan
Sound Design - HK Ní Shioradáin
Dramaturgy - Carys Coburn
Filming and Video Grading - Conor Sweeney
Video editing - Keith Jordan
Stage Management - Aoife Malin
Production Management - Iain Synott
Assistant Stage Manager - Mats van Sluis
Assistant Production Manager - Luke Jenkins
Chief LX/AV - Maeve Talbot
Marketing - Dara O’Donnell
Photography - Owen Clarke and Jilly McGrath
Producer - Lisa Nally
“Emotional sincerity throughout rib-scraping comedy, skilfully directed by Jeda De Bri”
— The Arts Review ★★★★★
“Barrett brings star wattage to an excellent ensemble”
— The Irish Times ★★★★
“Leahy demonstrates a distinct understanding and perspective on our cultural moment.”
— The Arts Review ★★★★★
Performances
Smock Alley Theatre - September 8-12th 2026 as part of Dublin Fringe Festival
Duration: 90 mins
Nominee for the Solas Nua Award as part of Dublin Fringe 2026
Funded by The Arts Council of Ireland. Supported by Dublin Fringe Festival’s WEFT programme, The Abbey Theatre, Smock Alley Theatre and the Irish Theatre Institute.
Special thanks to Hannah O’Reilly, Suzie Seweify, Sam Monaghan, Niamh McCann, Matthew Malone, Dan Colley, Eoin Kilkenny, Andy Kirwin, Sarah Higgins, Hazel Hopkinson and Rob Downes.