Drama/Theatre

By annmarie.keaveney, 19 October, 2023

Suzanne hails from Carrickfergus. Having studied at UUJ, DIT, TCD and UUC she relocated to Warsaw, Poland in 2006 due to her husband’s work commitments. There she was a Music Specialist at the British School. Suzanne also implemented the inaugural ABRSM examination session in Warsaw along with regular gigs for embassies.

By annmarie.keaveney, 19 October, 2023

Eamonn B. Shanahan is visual artist, photographer and theatre maker from Tipperary, Ireland. His dedication to the arts is driven by his fervent commitment to nurturing creativity within individuals, businesses, and communities. Eamonn thrives on curating art projects, collaborating with fellow artists, and actively contributing to the evolution of cultural landscapes.

By administrator, 20 July, 2023

Paul Kelly has been working as a mixed media artist in Clonmel for the past 25 years. Paul has collaborated with many artists and organisations during his career including Clonmel Junction Festival, Clonmel Applefest, South Tipperary Co Council and more. 

Notable is his work on The Siege of Clonmel which won best documentary film at the Wexford Documentary Film Festival, a collaborative project with Clonmel Busking Festival and Rehab Care Knocklofty. 

By administrator, 20 July, 2023

I am a presenter and documentary maker with Tipp Mid West Radio and I present Talent Talk a monthly arts programme on Tipp Mid West Radio, which goes out between 9 pm and 10 pm on the last Wednesday of each month. Artists of all disciplines are welcome on the show.

I also record and edit documentaries for the same station. I have a long involvement with amateur drama as an actor, writer, director and producer. 

By administrator, 20 July, 2023

K and K Events is a company founded by Jim some years ago, this company is involved in the entertainment industry supplying cabaret shows, murder mystery nights and weekends, comedy for Weddings, and all parties. We also provide Actors for Role play training Jim presents Talent Talk a monthly arts programme on Tipp Mid West Radio, he also records and edits documentaries for the same station. He has a very long involvement with amateur drama as an actor, writer, director and producer. 

By administrator, 20 July, 2023

Joanna Ryan-Purcell is a writer, artist, performer and theatremaker. She aims to bring her three mediums of writing, painting and performing together to create her own unique style of theatre. 

Her current project is a poetic performance called "I Flew as a Swan" written by Joanna and directed by Australian directors Tony Kishawi and Mary Eggleston. 

This performance is based on the Children of Lir myth adopted by Joanna. Joanna is also the founder and artistic director of the Blue Door Sessions. This project is currently postponed until further notice.

By administrator, 20 July, 2023

Writes theatre, art history, fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Books include Agnes Martin (2018), Yappo (2017), and Great Women Artists (contributor, 2019). Theatre includes work at Belltable, Lime Tree Theatre, Project Arts Centre, Arcola Theatre, and Underbelly. Poetry is published in the UK, US, and Ireland. Other credits include Phaidon Press, Irish Times, Hyperallergic, and Journal of Illustration. Scholarships include the Fulbright and Tavolozza Foundation.

By administrator, 20 July, 2023

I graduated with a BA (Honours) in Drama and Theatre Studies from Goldsmiths, University of London and a Higher Diploma in Film and TV Production from WIT/Nemeton. 

By administrator, 20 July, 2023

Louise Garcia’s life journey weaves together a love of the natural world with creative writing and theatre performance work. She spent over twenty years stimulating young imaginations in her teaching career, alongside creative endeavours in community theatre and local broadcasting. 

Her recent creative work in Tipperary has involved scripting and presenting nature films, writing and producing plays such as Lady Blessington’s Bath, performing in pantomime and street entertainment and hosting large-scale public events such as Clonmel’s Zombie Walks. 

By administrator, 20 July, 2023

My name is Tara Power and I am an actor, writer, singer, drama facilitator and lecturer. I worked in Beijing as a drama facilitator and creator of work for early years for several years. I also act in theatre, TV, film and voice-over and I am currently part of a radio drama production with Green Ember Arts. 

I write interactive drama for children and I teach drama in education in the School of Social Science, Language and Law on the Early Childhood BA in TU Dublin. I have completed a master's in Higher Education and my research examined online role-play to foster social skills.