I started directing out of necessity, the first play I wrote in college because I didn't know anyone who could direct it.

I think Catholicism took root very quickly in Ireland because it's a very superstitious religion, the holy ghost, the holy spirit, it has a goddess, very visual, the music.

Im living as an artist, and thats a staggering feeling, its a total luxury. And because you have this amazing chance, with so much freedom, Im determined to make something that is worth that. I feel this responsibility - to create something that makes an audience feel, which takes them somewhere. But thats very hard to achieve.

We know so little of the why, what the universe is, what infinity is. The veil around us is very fragile.

I just want the actors to put their faith in the language. Just let the words do the work.

The play is a very simple idea really; someone needs some support and consolation, and she finds a place where she gets it.

I started directing out of necessity, the first play I wrote in college because I didn't know anyone who could direct it.