This is an archive page for a past Theatre 118 production. We are currently between homes after leaving 118 Osborne Street, so venue and access information below may refer to our former building.
Theatre 118 presents 'What's the Craic, God?' A darkly comic coming-of-age play by Rebecca Donovan
In small-town Kildare, 17-year-old Aoife McDonagh is suffocating under the weight of Catholic guilt, family dysfunction, and a secret she can barely admit to herself. With a vodka bottle in one hand and a cigarette in the other, she navigates the chaos of Irish teenage life – dodgy house parties, judgmental nuns, and the crushing expectations of being her mother's "last hope."
But when a kiss with the effortlessly cool Erin Kelly turns her world upside down, Aoife must confront the terrifying question: can you be queer and still be good? As her escape to London looms and Susan Boyle's voice echoes through her alcoholic father's nightly rituals, Aoife's desperate prayers to God take an unexpected turn.
This raw, hilarious, and heartbreaking solo performance captures the fierce urgency of teenage rebellion colliding with small-town Ireland's suffocating traditions. From confession booths to boiler-top revelations, from funeral celebrations to Penneys lingerie departments, Donovan's script crackles with authentic dialogue and devastating wit.
Performed by Rebecca Donovan
Directed by Georgia Nelson
Produced by Tom Brogan for Theatre 118
Access Information for Theatre 118
We offer step-free access to our venue auditorium for customers with mobility needs, please email us to arrange this before booking - theatre118glasgow@gmail.com.
Important Evacuation Information:
Please be aware that in the event of an evacuation, our lifts are not in use. This means there is currently no step-free emergency exit from the upper levels. If you are unable to self-evacuate via stairs, we may not be able to accommodate you safely at this time.
We are committed to making our theatre accessible to everyone and are working on solutions. To discuss your specific access requirements and to help us find the best way to welcome you, please contact us at theatre118glasgow@gmail.com before booking your tickets.
In small-town Kildare, 17-year-old Aoife McDonagh is suffocating under the weight of Catholic guilt, family dysfunction, and a secret she can barely admit to herself. With a vodka bottle in one hand and a cigarette in the other, she navigates the chaos of Irish teenage life – dodgy house parties, judgmental nuns, and the crushing expectations of being her mother's "last hope."
But when a kiss with the effortlessly cool Erin Kelly turns her world upside down, Aoife must confront the terrifying question: can you be queer and still be good? As her escape to London looms and Susan Boyle's voice echoes through her alcoholic father's nightly rituals, Aoife's desperate prayers to God take an unexpected turn.
This raw, hilarious, and heartbreaking solo performance captures the fierce urgency of teenage rebellion colliding with small-town Ireland's suffocating traditions. From confession booths to boiler-top revelations, from funeral celebrations to Penneys lingerie departments, Donovan's script crackles with authentic dialogue and devastating wit.
Performed by Rebecca Donovan
Directed by Georgia Nelson
Produced by Tom Brogan for Theatre 118
Access Information for Theatre 118
We offer step-free access to our venue auditorium for customers with mobility needs, please email us to arrange this before booking - theatre118glasgow@gmail.com.
Important Evacuation Information:
Please be aware that in the event of an evacuation, our lifts are not in use. This means there is currently no step-free emergency exit from the upper levels. If you are unable to self-evacuate via stairs, we may not be able to accommodate you safely at this time.
We are committed to making our theatre accessible to everyone and are working on solutions. To discuss your specific access requirements and to help us find the best way to welcome you, please contact us at theatre118glasgow@gmail.com before booking your tickets.
Press
"Taps into the hormonal hunger of young women on the verge with a comic dynamism and an unfiltered frankness that could make a nun blush."
£10 / PWYC
Dates
Dec 5 - 6, 2025
Time
7:30pm
Venue
Theatre 118 archive