Experience

Corcadorca Theatre Company

• Ireland
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Administrator - Theatre Development Centre

  • Jul 2018 - Present

  Administrator for TDC, the Theatre Development Centre at Triskel Arts Centre, which is a branch of Corcadorca Theatre Company Administrator for TDC, the Theatre Development Centre at Triskel Arts Centre, which is a branch of Corcadorca Theatre Company



Self-employed

• Freelance Writer

  • Jan 1998 - Present

  I have always been writing something, from short stories to stage plays -- mostly speculative fiction, with forays into drama and comedy I have always been writing something, from short stories to stage plays -- mostly speculative fiction, with forays into drama and comedy



Snatch Comedy

• Performer

  • Jul 2001 - Present

  Working with Snatch Comedy since the company was formed in 2001. Developed short-form and long-form improv formats. Also developed comedy sketches, standup routines and even a murder mystery format, as well as facilitating comedy workshops

• Workshop facilitator

  • Apr 2008 - Sep 2012

  Facilitated Drama (through English) workshops for various age groups (9-11 year old, 14-16 year old, 17-19 year old). One week workshops were followed by a show/presentation by students.



Cork Ghost Tour

• Character tour guide

  • May 2015 - Present

  Performed as a ghostly tour guide, using a script developed by Damian Punch. The tour explored elements of local history using grisly past events as a focal point. The performance lasted an hour and took in various locations around Cork City Performed as a ghostly tour guide, using a script developed by Damian Punch. The tour explored elements of local history using grisly past events as a focal point. The performance lasted an hour and took in various locations around Cork City



Think Visual

• Ireland
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Script Writer / Editor

  • Jun 2016 - Jan 2018

  Trainee workshop facilitator in communication workshop called "Clarityville"; working on scripts for advertising and information campaigns for international clients, including UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning Trainee workshop facilitator in communication workshop called "Clarityville"; working on scripts for advertising and information campaigns for international clients, including UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning



Chattyboo Productions

• Writer / Director / Performer

  • Dec 2009 - Dec 2016

  Wrote the scripts for the Adult Panto, a popular comedy show taking place over the Christmas season each year. Performed in every show until 2013, and directed since then Wrote the scripts for the Adult Panto, a popular comedy show taking place over the Christmas season each year. Performed in every show until 2013, and directed since then



UCC98.3FM

• Production Assistant

  • Oct 2015 - Mar 2016

  I was one of three judges of the Carried In Waves short story competition. I then recorded thirty stories from the competition that were selected for broadcast. I was one of three judges of the Carried In Waves short story competition. I then recorded thirty stories from the competition that were selected for broadcast.



Journeys of Exploration

• Writer / Performer

  • May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Blackrock Castle wanted a theatrical experience to introduce tourists and families to their history and function. I wrote the show to be entertaining and informative for a broad audience. It was a site-specific show performed throughout the location. Also performed in the piece Blackrock Castle wanted a theatrical experience to introduce tourists and families to their history and function. I wrote the show to be entertaining and informative for a broad audience. It was a site-specific show performed throughout the location. Also performed in the piece



The Irish Canon

• Actor

  • Jan 2010 - Aug 2012

  Written by Laura Harte, ITSA Theatre Company Written by Laura Harte, ITSA Theatre Company



Various Productions

• Actor

  • Jan 1992 - Jan 2002

  Playboy of the Western World; Fiddler on the Roof; King Lear; Death of a Salesman; Philadelphia Here I Come; Revenge of the Giant Caterpillars and many more Playboy of the Western World; Fiddler on the Roof; King Lear; Death of a Salesman; Philadelphia Here I Come; Revenge of the Giant Caterpillars and many more



Telltale Theatre

• Actor / Workshop Facilitator

  • Jan 1997 - Aug 1999

  Educational shows and workshops for primary schools Educational shows and workshops for primary schools