You’re Needy (sounds frustrating)

Dublin Fringe Festival 2023

Nominated for Best Production and First Fortnight Award

You’re Needy (sounds frustrating) is an unique off-site experience for one actor and one audience member set in the bathroom of a (real!) house. It centres on Carrie, a young woman, who has retreated to her bathroom in pursuit of peace, solitude and “wellness”. The piece interrogates how capitalism seeks to control women’s bodies through the “wellness” industry, touching on monotony, meditation, medication, and, of course, Gwenyth Paltrow. 

Created by tasteinyourmouth

Director: Grace Morgan

Performer: Laoise Murray

Dramaturgy/Original Material: William Dunleavy

Producer: Emma Coen

Set and Costume: Freya Gillespie

Lighting Design: Sophie Cassidy

Movement Direction: Jessie Thompson

Sound design/composition: Lara Gallagher

Production and Stage Manager: Daire Ó Múirí

Assistant Stage Manager: Lara Coady

****- The Irish Times

‘An eerie, claustrophobic and thought-provoking show for an audience of one.’

‘Laoise Murray making an extremely physically demanding role look effortless.’

‘No spa ever looked this creepy’

****- Chris McCormack

‘Grace Morgan’s intricate, affecting production asks you to bear witness.’

‘Ingeniously interpreted by Sophie Cassidy’s lighting and Freya Gillespie’s set and costuming.’