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Full-Length Play, Dark Comedy / 3w
Erica Murray
Ciara’s younger sister, Sinead, arrives at her door on Friday evening all set for what Ciara thinks will be a weekend of respite from caring for their mother, Eileen. However, unbeknownst to Ciara, Sinead has alternative ideas about how the weekend will pan out. And it is not what Ciara expected… A laugh-out-loud dark Irish comedy asking how far are you willing to go for your own family? And what happens when you have to care for the person who should be caring for you?
Winner! 2018 Fishamble New Writing Award at the Dublin FringeShortlist: 2019 Stewart Parker Trust Awards
Ciara’s younger sister, Sinead, arrives at her door on Friday evening all set for what Ciara thinks will be a weekend of respite from caring for their mother, Eileen. However, unbeknownst to Ciara, Sinead has alternative ideas about how the weekend will pan out. And it is not what Ciara expected…
Over the long weekend, the sisters are forced to make a choice that will affect their lives forever. Ciara seeks guidance from a variety of other characters often gaining hilarious insight, but does it help them reach their final decision?
Oh, and there’s also the small matter of the family cat…
The Cat’s Mother is a laugh-out-loud dark Irish comedy asking how far are you willing to go for your own family? And what happens when you have to care for the person who should be caring for you?
The Cat’s Mother premiered in Underbelly, Cowgate at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival on 2 August 2018 after previewing at The King’s Head Theatre on 16 July 2018. Directed by Jackie Fisher, the production featured Kate Kennedy, Sarah Madden and Eimear O’Riordan.
CIARA – Female, late twenties/early thirties, Irish.SINEAD – Ciara’s younger sister, late twenties, Irish.MARGE/GEMMA/DR. HILL/TINA/JEANNINE/ROSIE – All Londoners, and they should be played by the same actress.
Primarily Ciara’s tiny living room in Clapham, London. Present day.
“As clever as it is funny.” – The Irish Times
“A promising debut from the wickedly funny Erica Murray.” – The Stage
The Cat’s Mother – Trailer, World Premiere production