'Why must the words "vulnerable" and "old" always go together?'

Eighty-three-year-old Meredith has recently had hip surgery, but she won't let it hold her back. While her daughter attempts to manage her recovery with rigid rules and downstairs beds, Meredith is busy exploring the world of online dating, lending money to mysterious men and striking up a flirtatious friendship with her neighbour...

But when her grandson arrives, under 'house arrest' after a run-in with trouble, a chain reaction is set off, and the family faces a series of crises and long-buried grievances.

Set against the backdrop of a single Sunday afternoon, Meredith is a fresh and witty family drama about the infuriating complexities of family life. It was first performed at the Gate Theatre, Dublin, in 2026, directed by Annabelle Comyn.



Erica Murray is an award-winning playwright from County Limerick. Her other work for the stage includes The Cat's Mother, All Mod Cons, In Real Life, The Loved Ones and The Magnificent.



'An extraordinary, laugh-out-loud evening of theatre... a hilarious examination of boundary lines across generations... Highly recognizable, modern, and punchy, the play tackles difficult subjects surrounding control, family trauma, and independence without ever dipping into oppressive weight or unearned sentimentality... a funny, deeply perceptive triumph that hits all the right emotional notes'