Ita O’Brien at the Hay Festival 2025
I was absolutely delighted to take part in this year’s Hay Festival, a special place for me, having attended for the past 20 years. On Friday 30 May, I had the pleasure of joining journalist Lucy Knight on the Wye Stage for a rich and thought-provoking conversation about intimacy on screen and its wider impact on our real-life relationships. Drawing from my experiences working on productions such as Sex Education and I May Destroy You, we explored how carefully crafted intimate scenes can promote healthier, more authentic connections—with ourselves and with others. It was an honour to contribute to such an important discussion at a festival that continues to inspire and challenge in equal measure.