LemonSoap Productions
present
DADDY ISSUES
by Brigid Leahy
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.
“High-concept and high-comedy… Leahy’s play is worth a binge- watch.”
— The Irish Times ★★★★
Nominee for the Solas Nua Award
— Dublin Fringe Festival 2026
“Emotional sincerity throughout rib-scraping comedy, skilfully directed by Jeda De Bri”
— The Arts Review ★★★★★
“Leahy demonstrates a distinct understanding and perspective on our cultural moment.”
— The Arts Review ★★★★★
CAST: Gabriel Adewusi, Clare Barrett, Sean Burke, Gemma Kane, and Brigid Leahy with David Michael Scott
Written by Brigid Leahy
Directed by Jeda de Bri
Set Design by Mar Parés Baraldés
Lighting Design by Hannah Bevan
Sound Design by HK Ní Shioradáin
Costume Design by Dara Gill
Dramaturgy by Carys Coburn
Stage Management by Aoife Malin
Assistant Stage Management by Mats van Sluis
Production Management by Iain Synott
Assistant Production Management by Luke Jenkins
Chief AV/LX by Maeve Talbot
AV Filming by Conor Sweeney
AV Editing by Keith Jordan
Marketing Assistance by Dara O'Donnell
Produced by Lisa Nally
Funded by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon. Supported by Irish Theatre Institute (ITI) & the Abbey Theatre. Developed at Dublin Fringe Festival Studios.
Previous Performances
Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin as part of Dublin Fringe Festival - 8th - 12th September 2026
Funded by the Arts Council of Ireland/An Chomhairle Ealaíon