OUR PAST PUPILS
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Toni O’Rourke in “I Am Patrick “ which has been nominated for Outstanding Daytime Non-Fiction Special at the Emmys 2021.
Cameron Hogan on his acceptance to Mountview, Academy of Theatre Arts, London.
Kevin Maher who has been accepted to DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama.
Siobhán Cullen currently filming the ITV crime series “The Long Call “which is based on the novel by Anne Cleeves, who also wrote the novels from which “Shetland”and “Vera”were based.
Toni O’Rourke who is currently filming the psychological drama “God’s Creatures “ with Paul Mescal & Emily Watson.
Deirdre O’Kane on starting a new podcast .
Listen in wherever you get your podcasts.
Emma Canning for her roles in -
The Irregulars
Domina
Lousia Harland who stars in the vampire comedy “The Boys From County Hell” which has just been released.
“I attended the Ann Kavanagh drama school . “That woman really did change my life,”
Sarah Bolger staring in “End of Sentence” a healing road trip movie,that takes the audience from Alabama to the winding roads of Ireland.
“Bolger is arresting and memorable”
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radioplayer/html5/#/radio1/21950919 (play @ 45mins)
Danielle Galligan ,who has been receiving rave reviews as Nina Zenik , in Netflix’s new fantasy series ‘Shadow and Bone’
” While at Ann Kavanagh’s ,Young Peoples Theatre ,I really developed a love for acting and saw it as a skill and a craft. It was Ann Kavanagh who really pushed me to pursue it and made me believe that I could do it.
Siobhán Cullen can be seen in Druid’s online performance of “Once Upon a Bridge “a new play by Sonya Kelly.
“Siobhán Cullen is almost luminous as the Woman, the remembered innocence of childhood tempered by a wise sophistication well learned, and wiser than her grandmother’s fiercely proud belligerence”
Deirdre O’Kane on her new six part RTÉ One series, “Deirdre O’Kane Talks Funny” She will uncover the stories behind some of Ireland’s favourite funny faces and voices,
https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2020/1005/1169358-deirdre-okane-to-host-new-chat-show-on-rte-one/
Andrew Scott had been cast as Tom Ripley in “Ripley” the Showtime series adaptation about Patricia Highsmith’s murderous grifter. The eight-episode project will be written and directed by Steven Zaillian, whose screenplay credits include The Irishman among many others.
Peter Coonan recently completed filming the role of Ding Dong in the Paramount/TNT series THE ANGEL OF DARKNESS.
He was also recently seen in the role of Naylor on the BBC series DUBLIN MURDERS, and will next be seen on screen in the role of Paddy in COLD COURAGE for MTG.
Sarah Bolger on her fantastic review in The New York Times:
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/07/movies/a-good-woman-is-hard-to-find-review.html
Denis Clohessy on his wonderful work as the musical coordinator and composer on A Christmas Carol at the Gate Theatre.
Grace Ann Kelly as Sarah Dunne in “Red Rock” Virgin One TV.
Sophie Jo Wasson in ” A Girl from Mogadishu” directed by Mary McGuckian and “Rialto” with Tom Vaughan Lawlor directed by Peter Mackie Burns . Also congratulations on her engagement.
We are delighted that Andrew Scott has received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a TV Series for his role in ‘Fleabag’ (2019). We wish him all the best.
He has also won Best Actor at the UK’s Evening Standard’s Theatre Awards for his role as Garry Essendine in Present Laughter at the old Vic.
Andrew Scott in ” Cognition” directed by Ravi Ajit Chopra.
Toni O’Rourke filmed the role of Wedna-El ,in Season 2 of Sci-Fi adventure series KRYPTON, directed by Erica Watson for Warner Horizon/Syfy.
Peter Coonan in ” The bridge” directed by Mark Smyth also in ” Dark lies the land” with Moe Dunford and Charlie Murphy, directed by Ian Fitzgibbon and ” Penance” directed by Tom Collins.
Foil, Arms & Hog taking America by storm - on a coast to coast tour and currently on Broadway. Continued success to Sean O’Flanagan and his pals.
Danielle Galligan as Nina Zenik in Netflicks ” Shadow and Bone” a series adaptation of Leigh Bardugo’s “Shadow and Bone” and “Six of Crow novels.
Deirdre O’Kane - “Living with Lucy “on Virgin Media.
Alan Mahon in ” All’s well that ends well” A romantic comedy. A co-production with Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory.
Louisa Harland in “Glass.Kill.Bluebeard.Imp” by Caryl Churchhill, at the Royal Court Theatre, London. Also featuring in an RTE TV series “Handy” with Owen Roe.
Congratulations to Emma Canning & Andrew Scott for their amazing reviews by the English press,on their West End performances. Andrew Scott, as “Hamlet” in the Almeida
Emma Canning who will play in a new Tennyson Williams production - The night of the IGuana- at The Noel Coward Theatre in the West End London.
Baz Bamigoye - The Mail -“Straight out of drama school Emma Canning joins Breaking Bad star and other big hitters in Tennessee Williams West End show. Emma enrolled at the Young People’s Theatre in Rathfarnham, Dublin, whose former students include Andrew Scott and Louisa Harland from TV’s Derry Girls.”
Brian Martin, produced and staring in “The Cocaine Famine” currently screening at film festivals.
Danielle Galligan portrayed Sarra in the eight episode “The Last of the Starks.”
Huge Kudos to our Tutor Will Dunleavy,who has been appointed as new script writer for The Druid Theatre. We wish him the very best in New York and in his association with The Druid.
Deirdre O’Kane - this years Grand Marshall in the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin.
Hannh Lucey who is successfully working as a Doctor in Cambridge.
Emma Canning on her graduation from The Guildhall School of Music and Drama and gaining that most elusive of beings ……….an agent!
Louisa Harland- Orla McCool in “The Derry Girls” second season Channel 4. “I went to Ann Kavanagh’s Young Peoples Theatre in Rathfarnham, and I used to do the féis. I was obsessed with theatre because I went to this theatre school and I was obsessed with Shakespeare. I wanted to go to London to the big drama schools and train there… I was obsessed with theatre from a very young age.”
Toni O’Rourke as Lisa Devers in Joe Murtagh’s “Calm with horses” directed by Nick Rowland for film4/DMC films.
Toni is currently shooting Scandi crime drama COLD COURAGE and before that wrapped on KRYPTON for Warner Horizon/Syfy, Netflix film CARDBOARD GANGSTERS, and WILDFIRE, written and directed by Cathy Brady for Cowboy Films.
Sarah Bolger - Anna Burton Silk in “Counterpart” TV series- Creator Justin Marks.
Danielle Galligan- Aisling in “Strangers in the Park” directed by Danilo Zambrano. Also Lili in “Beautiful Youth” directed by Conor McCormack.
Kate Stanley Brennan stars in her own play Walk For Me, which plays at Dublin’s Project Arts Centre from January 16-29 -
Kate was on “The Six Show” on Virgin One Media - with her mum Martina Stanley.
See link below to the show - link and photo courtesy of Virgin Media
https://www.virginmediatelevision.ie/player/show/723/153305/0/The-Six-O%27Clock-Show
Peter Coonan -Ded Raftery in Marina’s Carr’s ON RAFTERY’S HILL, directed by Caitriona McLaughlin for the Abbey Theatre.
https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/theatre-arts/the-monstrous-ordinary-36871619.html
Sean Flanagan in “Foil Arms and Hog” - an Irish and UK Tour 2018/2019
Danielle Galligan – as Stash in “ Summertime” directed by John King for which she was nominated – Judges’ Choice Award/Best Duo – Dublin Fringe Festival 2018
Sarah Bolger staring in the film “A good woman is hard to find” with Andrew Hogg and directed by Abner Pastoll and “End of sentence” with John Hawkes and directed by Elfar Adalsteins.
TV series “Counterpart” sci-fi thriller created by Justin Marks and “Mayans” thriller created by Elgin James and Kurt Sutter.
Garry Mountaine - Director and Actor with the R&R and the film “Taking Stock” directed by Siobhan McMahon
Emma Canning studying at The Guild Hall, London.
Deirdre O’Kane, on her Nationwide tour - A Line of O’Kane
Kate Stanley Brennan in ” The Fattest Dancer at St. Bernadette’s by Thomas Kane Byrne in the Dublin Fringe
Siobhan Cullen as Lady Anne in “Richard 3rd” in The Abbey Theatre.
Peter Coonan as Father Eoin in “Penance” - directed by Tom Collins: And as Bobby Dunham in “We have always lived in a castle” directed by Stacie Passon.
Louisa Harland as Orla McCool in “The Derry girls”
Sophie Jo Wasson as Kerry in RIALTO directed by Peter Mackie Burns in which she played the daughter of lead role Tom Vaughan Lawlor.
Sopie Jo Wasson is currently appearing in Waterford Whispers News Live on a National Tour.
Foil Arms and Hog on a very successful run filling out the theatre at the recent Edinburgh Fringe Festival and continued success on their new tour with ” Crackling”
Alan McMahona as Nick in “Alkaline ” by Stephen Martin at The Park Theatre.
Brian Martin appeared in Martin McDonaghs “The Lieutenant of Inishmore” in The National Theatre London.
Sarah Brennan as Sarah in ” A good woman is hard to find” directed by Abner Pastoll and Jewel in “End of sentence” directed by Elfar Adalsteins
Toni O’Rourke as Bridget Cleary in ” Porcelain” at The Peacock Theatre
Kate Stanley Brennan as Nora in The Abbey Theatres remounted production of “The Plough and the Stars” Lyric Theatre Hammersmith London, until April7th and then in the Gaiety Theatre Dublin until May 5th
Kate will then join up with ‘Riot’ for thisispopbaby in Toronto, 24th May to 17th June
Siobhan Cullen,Toni O’Rourke & Kate Stanley Brennan all nominated for The Irish Times Irish Theatre Awards
Sarah Bolger to star in “Mayans MC”. Kurt Sutter’s Sons of Anarchy spinoff for FOX.
Lets show our support to our Past Pupil, Deirdre O’Kane, as she takes part in Dancing with the Stars on RTE TV and maybe give her a vote!!!!!
Deirdre and Sarah have both been nominated for an IFTA.
Andrew Scott nominated for an IFTA
Alan McMahon - Starring and producing “If we got some more Cocaine” at The Project Theatre.
Louisa Harland - “Derry Girls” director Michael Lennon, also “Lost in London” director Woody Harrelson.
Kate Stanley Brennan, has written and stars in “Walk with me” at the Fringe Festival, director Sarah Brennan.”
” The ridiculously multi-talented Kate Stanley Brennan has manufactured a play-with-music that comes across as part in-your-face portfolio of her talents, and a 21st century Harlot’s Progress” Emer O’Kelly, Sunday Independent September 17 2017
Séan Flanagan in “Oink” Foil Arms and Hogg, Dublin Fringe Festival.
” After announcing the presence of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, the three lads hared into their ad libs and high-energy sketches. They’re clever dudes and Séan Flanagan is a gifted physical comic” MM Abbey , The Sunday Times September 17 2017
Donal O’Kelly - in “Katie Roche” in The Abbey Theatre.
We wish Eva Bartley and The Brownbread Mixtape, a very successful run with their independent award nominated show “The Definitive View” with Sneachta Ni Mhurchu, which is returning for a 5 night run in the Project Arts Centre, June 20th to 24th.
Sarah Bolger has just finished filming “Halal Daddy” staring alongside our own Deirdre O’Kane. Sarah is currently filming “End of Sentence” staring John Hawkes and she is due to start work on “Mayans MC” a TV series.
Jade Yourell - ” Sr Mary in ” The Country Girls” written by Edna O’Brien in Chichester Festival directed by Lisa Blair.
Kate Stanley Brennan ” The White Devil” at Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, London directed by Ann Ryan.
Independent 2/2.17 ”Kate Stanley-Brennan is magnificent as Vittoria - it’s a wonderfully liberating stroke that Vittoria is allowed to admit to having a sensual life – with a fierce and almost withering lack of shame, as Stanley-Brennan excellently plays it. Paul Taylor
Andrew Scott ” Hamlet” at The Almeida Theatre, London.
Independent 1/3/17 ”Scott is a wonderfully moving Hamlet, this is a Hamlet not to be missed.” P. Taylor
Louisa Harland ” Stand by” directed by Rob Burke & Ronan Burke. Also “Sunday Tide” written and directed by Jaclyn Bethany.
Louisa has also just completed shooting ” Lost in London” staring, written and directed by Woody Harrelson and featuring Owen Wilson.
Nathan O’Toole - “The Deliquent Season” staring Andrew Scott and Cillian Murphy and also “Brian” in “Clondorca” written and directed by Ger Murray.
Danielle O’Brien(Galligan) and Sophie Jo Wasson in ” The Train” at The Abbey Theatre- a musical written by Bill Whelan with Arthur Riordan on lyrics to tell the true-life story of 1971’s defiant Contraceptive Train to Belfast taken by the Irish Women’s Liberation Movement (IWLM) to purchase prophylactics.
Garry Mountaine directing ” The Factory girls” by Frank McGuinness in The Mill Theatre Dundrum.
Andrew Scott - Chris ” The Delinquents Season” director Mark O’Rowe.
Peter Coonan - as Rooster Collins - ”The Belly of the Whale” and currently in “Wrecking the Rising” as Sean Collins on RTE TV.
Sean Flanagan on a Nationwide tour with ” Foil Arms and Hog”
Nathan O’Toole - Brian ” Clondorca” written and directed by Ged Murray.
Danielle O’Brien Galligan in “The Heiress” in The Gate Theatre.
Peter Coonan - in “We have always lived in the Castle” a Michael Douglas produced film
Adam Fogarty - Vodafone TV Christmas commercial.
Garry Mountaine - starring and directing ” Fiddler on the Roof” in The National Concert Hall.
Sophie Jo Wasson - RTE TV- Bernard Dunnes Mythical Heroes.
Andrew Scott - Hamlet in The Almeida Theatre London and his films ” Swallows and Amazons” director Phillipa Lowthorpe and ” Denial” director Mick Jackson.
Deirdre O’Kane, the Voice of the Irish Gogglebox and co-presenter on ”The 7 O’clock show” on TV3.
Jade Yourell in ” The Red Barn” at The National Theatre London.
Sophie Jo Wasson - RTE Radio Drama. “A matter of modesty” PJ O’Connor Awards.
http://podcast.rasset.ie/podcasts/audio/2016/0710/20160710_rteradio1-dramaonone-amatterofm_c21006577_21019399_232_/20160710_rteradio1-dramaonone-amatterofm_c21006577_21019399_232_.mp3
Claire Flynn - Television presenter with the new TV3 children’s channel.
Siobhan Cullen in “The Plough And The Stars” in the National Theatre in London.
Sarah Bolger filming “Into the Badlands” an International TV series.
also “Halal Daddy” with Colm Meaney.
Louisa Haarland is filming “Harley and the Davidsons” an American TV series.
Sean Flanagan - “Foil Arms & Hog” currently touring with their superb award winning comedy show.
Deirdre O’Kane presented the IFTA’s earlier this year.
Kate Stanley Brennan - Nora Clitheroe in “The Plough and the Stars” at The Abbey Theatre. “Kate Stanley Brennan’s courageous Nora, whom she gives an earthy, deep toned realism” Irish Times.
Peter Coonan who has received many kudos for his portrayal as Gerry Devine in The Gate’s production of “Juno and the Paycock”
Alan McMahon playing the title role in “Hamlet” in Bristol has received great reviews.” A memorable performance, quick-witted and mercurial“ The Guardian”
Michael Ford Fitzgerald - Harry Butler ” Rebellion” TV series.
Sarah Bolger - films ” My all American” ” Kiss me” ” Outlaw” a ” Emelie”
Deirdre O’Kane - Wishing her all the best as Margaret “Are you there Garth its me Margaret” Gaiety Theatre.
Rachel Kavanagh- Managing Director of Glossybox UK and Ireland.
Hannah Lucey has achieved a 1st place scholarship from The School of Medicine and Medical Science UCD.
Andrew Scott - Wishing him all the best as Denbigh ”Spectre ” James Bond movie & also as Roderick Turpin ”Victor Frankenstein” with James McAvoy and Daniel Radcliffe.
Sean Flanagan - ” Foil Arms & Hog” - The Vodafone Comedy Festival in Galway.
Danielle O’Brien & Sophie Jo Wasson - “The Train” by Authur Riordan & Bill Whelan, directed by Lynn Parker - for Dublin Theatre Festival.
Kate Brennan - “The Night Alive” by Conor McPherson for The Dublin Theatre Festival.
Kudos to Peter Coonan - in The Gate Theatre’s, “View from the Bridge” by Arthur Miller directed by the excellent Joe Dowling in The Dublin Theatre Festival.
Eva Bartley - Electric Picnic.
Deirdre O’Kane - “Vodafone Comedy Carnival” in Galway
Andrew Cloake is studying Broadcasting and Film in University in Pennsylvania,
To our past pupils Jessica and David on their engagement.
Denis Clohessy, composed the music for Pat Kinevane’s ”Silent” -Mill Theatre, Dundrum,
Andrew Morris, recent graduate from NCAD, has credited his influences to his time spent in Young Peoples Theatre.
Garry Mountaine, “Lobster” has won the Cannes Jury prize. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos.
Deirdre O’Kane has won an IFTA - leading Actress in the film “Noble”. Directed by Stephen Bradley.
Dannielle O’Brien in The Lir Theatre’s production of ” My child and contractions”by Mike Bartlett. Directed by Annabelle Comyn.
Ciaran O’Melia’s kudos for lighting and set design - “Romeo and Juliet ” Gate Theatre.
Ben Harding in “8 Women” at Smock Alley. Directed by Jan Schneider.
Kate Brennan appeared in “Hedda Gabler ” Abbey Theatre.
Garry Mountaine appeared in “I Keano” Olympia Theatre and directed ” The Gondoliers” Gaiety Theatre.
Jade Yourell was invited to perform at The House of Lords to commemorate the centenary of WB Yeates.
Susan McKeown on her recent concert in Madison Square Gardens New York
Garry Mountaine confirmed for next seasons “Game of Thrones”.
Sarah Bolger with her forthcoming film ” The Lazarus Effect “
Peter Coonan on his performance in the film “The Guarantee”.
Alan Mahon in Shaun Dunne’s “The Waste Ground” at the Abbey Theatre .
The Production is strongest in Cooney and Mahon’s delicately performed exchanges. Irish Times 5/11/14
Kate Brennan in Michael Barker Caven’s - “Wuthering Heights” in the Gate Theatre.
“a thing of two halves: the evening is undoubtedly Kate Stanley Brennan’s: her Cathy has a terrifying, almost sadistic beauty, the wildness not so much a weapon as an insane driving force. Irish Independent 24/11/14
Aoife Fitzgibbon & Peter McCormick have been selected to perform in The Royal Irish Academy’s High Achievers’ Gala Concert in The Pavillion Theatre, Dun Laoighaire.
Romey Farrelly as the young Catherine Earnshaw in ” Wuthering Heights” at The Gate Theatre along with our past pupil and tutor, Kate Brennan who is playing Cathy.
Jack Kratschmar, radio commercial EPA.
Adam Fogarty, Aviva TV commercial.
Siobhan Cullen, as Desdemona in “Othello” in the Mill Theatre Dundrum.
Alana Hurley, ”A Dangerous Fortune” directed by Christian Schwochow.
Danielle O’Brien, Mary Flynn in “Tarry Flynn” in The Lir National Academy of Dramatic Art.
Oisín Murray, ‘Wildernuts’ RTE TV.
Grace Cadell, The Natural Confectionery Company , TV commercial.
Megan Kavanagh, Kellogs TV commercial, voice work.
Gary Farrelly, banking TV commercial.
Grace Doyle Flaherty, Aoife Fitzgibbon, Peter McCormick & Ella Scally have been chosen to receive a national High Achiever Award 2014 for outstanding performance in the Royal Irish Academy exams.
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We are delighted to welcome Baby Ruby. Congratulations to her proud parents, Sarah Brennan & James Earley.
Past Pupil Achievements:
Peter Coonan, as Fran in “Love/hate”
Interview with Ivan and Chris on Newstalk -http://www.newstalk.ie/player/embed.php?mediaType=podcast&id=68850&w=560
Deirdre O’Kane was named Woman of the year in the film and TV category at this years Irish Tatler Awards.
Louisa Harland, in the new film “Standby” , directed by Rob Burke and Ronan Burke.
Adam Fogarty, Aviva TV commercial.
Siobhan Cullen, as Desdemona in “Othello” in the Mill Theatre Dundrum.
Danielle O’Brien, Mary Flynn in “Tarry Flynn” in The Lir National Academy of Dramatic Art.
Comedy trio , Foil, Arms and Fog are moving from stage to screes and will appear on Jason Byrne’s new TV3 show, Snaptastic. The three pals from Rathfarnham,Sean Flanagan our past pupil, Conor Mckenna and Sean Finegan make up the comedy sketch trio.
Sarah Bolger has joined the cast of inspirational football drama “My All American”. Aaron Eckhart and Finn Wittrock star in director Angelo Pizzoa’s true story of 1960s University of Texas football great, Freddie Steinmark and his relationship with legendary Texas coach, Darrell Royal. Bolger plays Linda Wheeler, Steinmark’s high school sweetheart who follows him to college.
Peter Coonan as Gar Public in the Lyric Theatre’s production of “Philadelphia, Here I Come”
Kate Stanley Brennan appeared in “A New Day” by Gerard Lee at Bewley’s Cafe Theatre.
Its been a long road for Sean Flanagan and Peter Coonan from winning first place in Feis Maitiu in the duologues under 10. Congratulations to Peter for his Best Supporting Actor IFTA award as Fran in Love/Hate and congratulations to Sean on his sell out tour with Foil Arms and Hog. Sophie Jo Wasson and Alan McMahon graduated in May from Lir Dramatic Academy, Trinity College Dublin.
Deirdre O’Kane nominated for an IFTA.
Deirdre O Kane, who takes the title role in the Film “Noble” which won the top jury prize at the 29th Annual Santa Barbara Film Festival. Also on her performance as Debra Moone in the very popular TV series, Moone Boy.
Gary Mountaine filmed “The Lobster” in Kerry, director Yorgos Lanthimos: Co starring Colin Farrell and Olivia Coleman.
Sean Flanagan had a sell out nationwide tour with Foil Arms and Hog, which received great acclaim.
Siobhan Cullen in the Meteor TV commercial.
Siobhan Cullen, our past pupil and tutor who was cast as Mabel Chiltern in Oscar Wilde’s “An ideal husband” in the forthcoming production at The Gate Theatre.
Eva Bartley who appeared in Second Age production of “Othello”
Also Kate Brennan, who appeared in The Abbey Theatre’s Production of “The Risen People” by James Plunkett.
Peter Coonan who appeared in “Desire under the Elms” by Eugene O’Neill
Kerrie O’Sullivan who is rehearsing “Pride and Prejudice” directed by Alan Stanford at The Gate Theatre, where she plays one of the Bennett sisters.
Sophie Jo Wasson and Alan McMahon appeared in “The Lir’s ” first public performance. Also Sophie Jo in “Bold Girls” by Caryl Churchill and Alan McMahon in “Mary Stewart ” by Schiller.
Senior group who presented an excellent production of CHICAGO MOMENTS, directed by Sarah Brennan and Eva Bartley:
Class of 2013:
Heather O’Sullivan, Catriona Moloney - Drama and English in Trinity College.
Marcella Maher - Media Studies in National University of Ireland -Maynooth
Kate Sexton and Louise O’Halloran - Medicine in Trinity College.
Aoibheann Reddy and Hannah McKeown - Drama Studies in DIT.
Hannah Carey and Aisling Donnelly - Trinity College
Toni O’Rourke - Gaiety School of Acting - Diploma Course
Congratulations to Sarah Bolger in her upcoming animated film “From Up on Poppy Hill” directed by Goro Miyasaki.. Sarah is fast becoming the darling of American screens as she clocks up the US TV and film roles.
Sarah’s latest gig is sure to cement her place as one of Hollywood’s most in demand ingénues. The 22-year-old has just been signed to star in a ‘character-driven period drama’ alongside Iron Man 3’s James Badge Dale. Filming began in September in Texas and will follow a Civil War veteran who gets involved in a lethal feud with one of his neighbours.
Once Upon A Time star Bolger will play Badge Dale’s rootin’ tootin’ niece
Sophie Jo Wasson and Alan McMahon on their fine performances in show-case presented by The Lir National Academy of Dramatic Art.
Peter Coonan who appeared in Pat Shortt’s “Life’s a breeze”
Kate Stanley Brennan on her excellent reviews for her recent appearance in “Best Man” by Carmel Winters.
“Kate Stanley Brennan as the dea ex machina, whose exquisite form merely enhances her formidable talent.”
Eva Bartley for her success in “Shush” by Elaine Murphy
Bronagh Taggart, Researcher “Pointless” for BBC.
Congratulations to our past pupils Jill Harding and Siobhan Cullen who appeared in”An Enemy of the People” at The Gate Theatre
Congratulations to Kerrie O’Sullivan - past pupil - has received excellent reviews for her role in The Factory Girls by Frank McGuinness. Hannah Lucey who has been awarded the much coveted Drama Scholarship from UCD. Peter Coonan - King of The Travellers Irish Film and Television Awards 2013 We are delighted to congratulate all our very talented Past Pupils who are nominated for IFTA Acting awards. Also to our Past Pupils who appeared in the films nominated for IFTA Best Film Award. Niall O’Shea returned as Darren Doyle to Fair City - RTE Rachel Brady in Deception - BBC Jade Yourell in Raw - RTE Garry Mountaine - Ripper Street BBC Eva Bartley in The Abbey Theatre’s forthcoming production of “Shush” director Jim Culleton. Conor Hanratty nominated Best Director - ” Flatpack” in The Irish Times Awards. Congratulations to Sarah Bolger who attended The Venice Film Festival and The Toronto Film Festival with her film ‘The Moth Diaries’ Kate Brennan returned to Dublin after her London run with Lorca’s “Yerma” to The Project Theatre - Annabella in “Tis a pity she’s a whore” Jade Yourell - “Hay Fever” Gate Theatre Siomha Ni Aonghusa - Meteor Commercial Siobhan Cullen - Meteor Commercial Fiona Sinnot, Maeve- Centra Commercial,RTE TV Rachel Brady, Quinn Insurance RTE TV. Sarah Bolger- past pupil- has won the Oscar Wilde New-Comer Award in Los Angeles. Kate Brennan- past pupil- received four star review for Lorca’s Yerma in London. Denis Clohessy - past pupil- won the best Sound Designer in The Irish Times Awards. Congratulations to our past pupils for their nominations in The Irish Times Theatre Awards. Best Designer Sound: Ellen Cranitch- Phaedra for Rough Magic Theatre Company Best Designer Sound: Denis Clohessy- Sodome My Love for Rough Magic Theatre Company Best New Play - What’s left of the Flag- with Sean Flanagan. Congratulations to Sarah Bolger who has joined the cast of the upcoming Fox series “Locke & Key,”
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Garry Mountaine: - The Dame in this years Gaiety Panto. Eva Bartley: - Senior Tutor, voice over Sky TV commercial. Kate Brennan: - “Doll House” directed by Kirsten Sheridan Sarah Bolger: - The Moth Diaries- shot in Montreal, directed by Ed Pressman and Mary Harron. Emily Kelly: 98fm newsreader. Sean Flanagan: - Class tutor - National Lottery commercial Cal Kenealy: - Mark- Fair City Kerrie O’Sullivan: Class tutor, - Dearbhla Dillon in Fair City. Peter Coonan: - Galtee commercial and film “Shoe” written by Nick Kelly. David Sherry: - reporting for the Ryan Tubridy show. Andrew Scott, BAFTA award for best supporting Actor. Kate Brennan, appearing in “Tiny Plays” Fishamble Theatre Company in The Project Arts Centre. Garry Mountaine, playing opposite Joe Conlon - The Ugly Sisters in The Gaiety Panto. Peter Coonan, returns to the very succesful TV series Love/Hate as Fran. Sarah Bolger who has finished filming “Gilded Lilys” with Blythe Daner, and will play the rebellious Violet Lily - directed by Brian Kirk. Congratulations to our Senior Tutor Sarah Brennan who gained a 1st in her Masters Degree from UCD. Danielle O’Brien who has been accepted onto LIR. Alex Moloney accepted to RADA London.
Matthew Boyle, “Nikko” Animated Film - Magma Films.
Mary Martin, “My Phone Genie” Telegael Galway.
Ella Flanagan, Hannah O’Grady, Zara Lynn, ” Princess Word Exhibition” TV commercial
Aoibheann Reddy - “Sing” RTE 2 Television
Fiona Sinnot, Maeve - Centra TV Commercial.
Rachel Brady, Quinn Health TV Commercial.
Sean Flanagan. Lotto commercial TV.
Siobhan Cullen Meteor commercial TV
Siomha Ni Aonghusa, Lotto commercial TV
