Aiden McQueen: Waiting fo Texto

"If men are such visual creatures, why can’t they see my texts?!"

"Waiting fo Texto" hurls audiences into the intricacies of contemporary relationships in the digital age. Follow Lucy as she navigates the treacherous waters of love, singledom, and the relentless pull of social media addiction. Her journey becomes even more chaotic as she finds herself entangled with a man who seems barely alive. Her life is hyper-connected, yet she is lonely. 

Have you ever written a text message and agonised over its contents? Felt genuine distress as you waited for its return? "Waiting for Texto" brings these ubiquitous experiences to the stage, showcasing real-time SMS exchanges, social media deep dives, swiping, and unexpected twists that delve into the comical complexities of co-dependency and the quest for purpose in a family-centric society.

A New Comedy written by Aideen McQueen, her sister Aoife …
in conjunction with her friends, her mother, the girl she met in a night club toilet in Liverpool in 2016, everyone she’s ever met really! "Waiting for Texto" promises to be an unforgettable theatrical event. Aideen McQueen, a rising star in comedy writing, has created a piece that mixes comedy with pathos. Her wit and unique perspective shines through in every line of this one-hour spectacle.

Described as "Bridget Jones meets Baby Reindeer", "Waiting for Texto" offers a fresh, hilarious take on the trials and tribulations of modern dating, making it a perfect fit for anyone who's ever grappled with the perils of love and texting in the digital age.

Don’t miss your chance to witness this riotous new play that captures the essence of contemporary relationships with razor-sharp wit and heartwarming charm.

an hour of beautiful solo writing, brashly, boldly and skilfully delivered, with deeper roots into some important questions about life, love, and meaning in the digital age. The writing doesn’t hold back, the material is in your face and lap, but knows when to tone it down and be tender, more subtle, and never too obvious in its material and message. - ED FRINGE REVIEW

Fast-paced monologues and punchlines have the audience laughing out loud while still exploring many relevant topics – the struggle to buy a house, the vacuous nature of social media and why, despite having more ways than ever of getting in touch, people still struggle to communicate. - FUNNY WOMEN

“One of comedy’s undiscovered talents,” Hot Press

“Such a strong act,” Des Bishop

“Brilliant with the crowd,” Irish Independent

Aideen McQueen is one of the brightest sparks in the new generation of Irish comics. She’s sassy, sexy, saucy and side-splittingly funny.