Johnny is excited. He’s cracked a big problem and now he wants to tell
us about it. He and his high-powered agency team have come up with
a solution to one of the most persistent and difficult social issues in
one of the world’s richest economies– that of ongoing child poverty in
Ireland. Where others have failed, Johnny has applied blue sky
thinking, shifted the mindset and has come up with a solution where
everyone wins. Armed with a Powerpoint deck he takes to the stage to
present his modest if unorthodox proposal.
Based on a 1729 essay by Jonathan Swift, A Modest Proposal is a
satirical comedy starring Jed Murray and directed by Andy Crook. Set
in the boardroom of a strategic Government task force who have been
assembled to deal with challenging social issues, Johnny is a very
convincing presenter who has applied blue sky thinking, shifted the
mindset and has come up with a solution where everyone wins. But
will the board agree with his modest proposal?
The production opened at the New Theatre, Dublin in February 2024,
and was well-received by audiences and critics alike.

What People Are Saying:
“Swift’s clever satire is still a shocker three centuries on, very funny”
- Irish Independent

“Shockingly good”
- Irish Daily Mail ****

“Jed Murray is a perfect fit for the role of Jonathan.”
“A truly great hour in the New Theatre- highly recommended.”
- Reviews Hub



“An interesting update on an undoubted classic. Food for thought!”
- No More Workhorse