When a HOQIA inspector arrives at a nursing home, the staff at the care facility spring into action. But from the very first moment, things begin to unravel.
What follows is a a hilarious series of mishaps, mistakes and ridiculous encounters filled with deceit and unexpected revelations. Bureaucracy competes with real care — leaving the staff feeling hard done by.
Heck Of a Quality Inspection Assured is a fast-paced laugh-out-loud comedy that shines a light on the world of workplace audits and inspections. It’s a show that will resonate with anyone who’s ever faced the pressure of “making a good impression” under scrutiny.
Yet, underneath the laughter, there's food for thought and reflection — and a few useful tips for carers, both professional and family.
HOQIA is perfect for general audiences seeking an evening of laughter, with particular relevance for nurses and healthcare professionals!
Gerry Farrell
Gerry Farrell is well known in the North West and beyond, most notably for his highly successful run of I had to go for counselling in 2025. He is also known for his acclaimed performance in John McDwyer’s An Ordinary Man. In addition to several Beezneez and The Breffni Players productions, Gerry has performed with Splódar Theatre Company in Irish and English.
As a playwright, Gerry has earned critical and audience success with three plays: The First Protestant, The Last Prime Minister of Ireland and the highly successful The Sceptical Suffragette. All three plays toured venues throughout Ireland. His adaptation of James Joyce’s Ulysses had two tours of the USA, as well as performances in theatres across Ireland.
Apart from his 53 years working in theatre, Gerry has had a twin career working in Mental Health over the last 48 years. He taught counselling students at Trinity College Dublin, as well as students on the Addictions Studies course at NUI Maynooth, and Social Studies at ATU Sligo.