Glass Ceiling by Fergal O’Byrne

WHAT and WHY

Glass Ceiling is a play focusing on gender inequality in business. We are in 2026, yet the play’s theme is highly relevant. Only 7 % of European Fortune 500 have female CEOs and less than 20% of Danish companies, with more than 50 employees, have women on their boards.

Through thought-provoking narrative, the play shines a light on important structural and cultural barriers that unfortunately still exist in management.

The intimate staging creates an intense, and at times humorous, experience where the audience become witnesses to the drama up close to the actors.

PLOT SUMMARY

Chairman, Mason, leads a traditional male-dominated company. He is interviewing Samantha, who is applying for the position of CEO. Behind closed doors an intense power-play unfolds in a story that raises important questions about leadership, gender, and morality. The play is based on the author’s own experiences as a former CEO and Chair of technology companies, ensuring both authenticity and a nuanced treatment of the themes.

The play is returning after a successful run in 2025, due to high demand for tickets from schools and business networks. The play is unique in that it offer a Q&A after the performances with a the writer, director, actors and producer.

The Team

This run of Glass Ceiling brings back together an experienced team: Irish writer Fergal O’Byrne and English director Barry McKenna with the Danes, Claus Bue and Maja Muhlack. The team was recently nominated for two CPH Theatre Awards.

Tickets are available here: https://teaterbilletter.dk/forestillinger/glass-ceiling-148544

For more information contact Maiken O’Byrne at maiken@fergalobyrne.com or +45 53 88 48 98.

The performance is in English and takes approximately 1 hour. It is specifically aimed at young people in education and anyone connected to the business world.