'I think God would forgive you for having a sherry. Given everything that's been going on...'

In the recreation room of an old convent in Limerick, Ireland, the elderly nuns are passing the time by watching the telly, studying the Bible, and bickering. They've lived together for many years, but this Christmas may be the last one they spend together.

As they open up to their new nurse, Rose, about their complicated histories, tensions rise, and the consequences of their careers, lives and choices come knocking.

Warm, witty and deeply human, The Magnificent is an unforgettable exploration of friendship, faith, change, and the small things that keep us connected. Erica Murray's play is premiered at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin, in 2026, directed by Joe Dowling.