Here's what audiences think of Louise O'Neill's Asking For It

The story centres on the experience of a young woman whose life is changed forever by a horrific act of violence.

One night in a small town in Co. Cork, where everyone knows everyone, things spiral terrifyingly out of control.

Adapted by Meadhbh McHugh, in collaboration with Annabelle Comyn, and starring a hugely talented young cast, the show is leaving audiences stunned.

Here are some of the reactions by people who have seen the previews - no spoilers.

12 hours later and I’m still a little bit shaken. Completely blown away by the stellar cast and production, as well as Emma’s heartbreaking experience. I’ve never seen anything like #AskingForIt, but sadly far too many are living this story. pic.twitter.com/xDhi5fPDUW

— Greg Murphy 🤓 (@TheGregMurphy) June 13, 2018

I went to see a preview of @oneilllou’s #AskingForIt in the Everyman tonight and it was harrowing, stark, and brilliant. Such great performances from the cast and the staging was amazing. A difficult subject to bring from page to stage but it was so well… https://t.co/kzLQhrAPII pic.twitter.com/tYUcBesgEc

— Denise O'Donoghue (@deniseodonoghue) June 13, 2018

I’m never in my life been to a play where the audience claps after the first half. We are currently sitting in silence. Wow, just wow. #AskingForIt @EverymanCork @oneilllo pic.twitter.com/BG1zwDErH1

— Anna O'Donoghue 🌻 (@AnnaVDesigns) June 12, 2018

Just home from @EverymanCork - still processing in my head what I saw there. Such a powerful, angry, heart-wrenching play, a superb adaptation of @oneilllo ‘s #AskingforIt. Everyone needs to see this; congrats to @seoid, @landmarkireland and everyone involved #unmissable

— Louise Donlon (@LouiseDonlon) June 13, 2018

Couldn’t write this after I saw #AskingForIt, I was too emotional. Tears flowed, both my daughter & I felt her pain, shame & guilt. A profound and familiar story to far too many. It’s raw & so authentic I never experienced anything like it. @oneilllo #Weneedtotalkaboutconsent

— Jackie Foley (@corkgirljackie) June 12, 2018