about me
training and early career
Originally from the UK, I have been based in Ireland for over twenty years. As a theatre director and maker, I am driven by and inspired by work that tells a strong story. This storytelling can take many forms and cover many genres including theatre for adults, theatre for young audiences, radio drama and radio documentary and multidisciplinary work.
I have a BA Hons in Drama and Theatre Studies from The Samuel Beckett Centre, Trinity College Dublin. After University I spent some time working as a Stage Manager and amongst others worked with the Corn Exchange, Tom Murphy, Theatre Lovett and toured extensively to the UK and US. I was Resident Assistant Director in the Abbey Theatre 2013 - 2014.
I founded MIRARI Productions with Sarah-Jayne Quigley in 2008. A company aiming to produce contemporary and relevant work that engaged with social, cultural and political issues. Productions included the award winning plays ‘In Dog Year’s I’m Dead’ by Kate Heffernan and ‘Our Island’ by Barry McStay. The company parted ways to pursue different interests, but we are very proud of the work we produced.
After creating radio documentary Stepping Stones in 2017 in collaboration with St Patrick's Mental Health Services, I completed a QQI Level 5 Award in Radio Production and Broadcasting. This led to more of a focus on audio work. and a Gold IMRO for Don’t Forget to Wash Your Hands in 2022 commissioned by Babroó International Arts Festival for Children. I am currently developing several ideas for radio documentaries.
recent career
I was Artist-in Residence from 2018 - 2021 with Backstage Theatre, with a focus on work for young audiences. This resulted in the creation of production Lúminaria, the Playmaking programme over 2 years and the birth of the Young Curators Programme. I am delighted to be back in Backstage as Artist-in-Residence 2026 - 28. We are working on producting and presenting a programme of work for young audiences alongside the setting up and facilitation of the new Junior Ambassadors group.
I was Artist in Residence with Baboró International Arts Festival for Children from 2021 -24. I was commissioned to make Don’t Forget to Wash Your Hands in 2021 winning a GOLD IMRO Award. In 2023 I was commissioned to create theatrical installation The Shape of Quiet Feelings exploring children’s creative responses to climate change. In 2025 I was commissioned along with Aoife Delany-Reade to co-create Every Child with the Baboró Children’s Panel, exploring children’s rights. All 3 commissions from Baboró have expanded my interest and skills in participatory audio work with children.
Recent theatrical projects include a remount and tour of The Shape of Quiet Feelings, a sell out remount of Lúminaria in Longford Lights Festival and The Ark Cultural Centre for Children; the acclaimed production of new play Prickly by Caoimhe O’Malley with The Mill Theatre Dundrum; and sell out hit of Dublin Theatre Festival The Dead House with Martin Beanz Warde. I have worked on projects for or in collaboration with the Abbey Theatre, Fishamble New Play Company, The Ark Cultural Centre for Children, Project Arts Centre, Bewley's Cafe Theatre, The Gate Theatre, Town Hall Theatre Galway, Backstage Theatre Longford, RTE 2FM, Big Telly Theatre Company and St Patrick's Mental Health Services.
I am a regular guest lecturer/director for The University of Galway Drama, Theatre and Performance Department. I have worked as a visiting director with The Lir Academy and tutored at the Gaiety School of Acting. I sit regularly on audition panels and give coaching in audition technique for actors. I also give coaching in confidence building, public speaking and interview technique for non-actors. Please get in touch for more information.
I work as a facilitator and mentor for both children and adults. I researched and set up the Baboró Children’s Panel and was lead artist/mentor of the group until June 2026. I was also involved in the setting up of the national Young Curators Programme and continue to work as programme mentor and coordinator. I am a Creative Associate with the Creative Schools programme.
I am one of 10 participants in the 2025-2026 Branar Meitheal - a Branar programme, supported by The Arts Council of Ireland Creative Production Services Award.