Quick introduction to your production, venue and performance times.

I am delighted to be bringing my show Kidney Pie to Barons Court Theatre this November. The show will play at 7.30pm on 3rd, 4th & 5th November as part of Voila Theatre Festival. Kidney Pie follows one woman’s quest to understand her body through finding the missing piece of her pie. An absurd piece exploring the body, our shame towards it and control with original songs and music. This is a work in progress showing. 

What inspired you to start making or performing theatre?

I began making and creating from a young age. I was lucky enough to be brought into the world of theatre via youth drama groups and so I was lucky enough to see plays, musicals, theatre from when I was around 5 or 6. I think musicals are a very accessible way into the industry for people. I started by performing and then I started to look into the broader creative team that makes a show and so I started to devise, direct and write small scripts and scenes. And today, I am constantly inspired by the work of my peers and fellow artists specifically in theatre and dance. 

Have you taken this production anywhere before? How was it received by the audience?

This is the first outing of this production. It is a work in progress showing meaning we are actively open to receiving feedback which will help us finesse and work towards the full production. 

Why did I choose to perform at the Voila Festival?

I chose Voila Festival as it platforms a diverse range of artists specifically making cross-disciplinary work. It is a special festival as it showcases international work and as an Irish Artist living in London, it felt like the right space to share this work for the first time.

Has there been anyone in your life who has inspired you to work in the theatre?

My mum and Nana Cora are a big inspiration behind me getting to work in theatre. They always encourage taking the risk to make work. They both taught me the beauty and joy of play and using my imagination. I was always positively encouraged to make believe. My mum was a pianist, so when I was young there was always music in our house, a tinkle on the piano or a recording on in the background be it classical, rock or jazz. I was introduced to a lot of music when I was young. As an Irish person, I’m surrounded by incredible storytellers and so I think that is also what inspires me; people’s stories and there is a beauty and importance to stories being shared live on stage.

How long have you been working on this particular production?

This particular production began its seeds in 2023. I was lucky to receive an Arts Council of Ireland Agility Award to work on the research material and later on some music for the show. I have had amazing mentors and collaborators working with me on the creation of the show. I know it now needs its final character; an audience. 

Do you have anything that you are planning on seeing while you are at the Voila Festival?

I am really excited to see Dünyada, BLONDIE BLUE EYES and Windows Of Displacement. I am excited to see work that is playing with form and working with mixed media.  

What would you like audiences to take away from your production?

As this is a work in progress, I would love for them to leave feeling touched, have had a laugh, and  I would like the audiences to leave wanting to know and see more of the work.

https://www.voilafestival.co.uk/events/kidney-pie/