Daughter of God in Granary Theatre

21 Feb 2023

Daughter of God is produced in association with Cork Opera House, UCC Department of Theatre/Granary Theatre and Once Off Productions, supported by Fishamble: The New Play Company and Arts & Disability Ireland.

In the world outside their flat, an emergent fascist state is "cleansing" disabled people from society. Inside, Yobby, locked in her cage, dreams of killing her little sister Caoimhe.

Caoimhe, locked in her leg braces, dreams of her headless lover. Their sick mother, Yulia, fearing for the future, pleads with God on the telephone. God refuses to respond.

But God alone knows what fresh hell will happen when middle sister Neon says she's leaving to find a future of her own.

Acclaimed theatrical innovators Asylum Productions will collaborate with playwright & poet Roderick Ford to bring his unique vision to the stage this March at the Granary Theatre. Leaning into magical realism, Daughter of God explores the autistic experience of life in a neurotypical world, and the struggle to exist in a society that does not fit.

Rich in playfulness and humour, this is a new work that encourages us all to look through the window from the inside out, and will intrigue and challenge in equal measure.

Written by Roderick Ford

Directed by Donal Gallagher

Set and Costume Design: Medb Lambert

Lighting Design: Drew McCarthy

Sound Design: Cormac O’Connor

Cast: Megan Haly, Claire Loy, Michaela Murphy, Eleanor Walsh

Show Information:

Wed 8 – Sat 11 March at 8pm , Granary Theatre, Dept. of Theatre, University College Cork

Tickets: €20, €10 concession, €5 students.

Duration: approx. 90 minutes with no interval

Please note this performance is recommended for age 16+, and contains strong language, explicit sexual references, sudden loud noises, scenes of a distressing nature and on-stage violence.

Please note readmittance during the performance will be permitted.

Daughter of God will preview on Wed 8th and opens on Thurs 9th March.

• Post-show discussions will take place on Wed 8th with director Donal Gallagher, and on Friday 10th with director Donal Gallagher and playwright Roderick Ford, following the performances(admission free with performance ticket, duration: 20-30 mins)
• Please note the Post Show Discussion on Friday 10th will be ISL interpreted.
• Please note audiences are advised to wear a face covering at the Saturday 11th performance to encourage access for all. Masks will be available upon arrival and will be free of charge.
• All performances will be captioned.
• There is no strobe lighting in the production.

https://www.asylumtheatre.com

https://www.onceoffproductions.com