While on a one week work experience with the Irish Independent, I was asked to write this article about young people’s fears about climate change.
‘Variations’ play performed in Belfast’s Lyric Theatre
Travelled up to Belfast with the PlayActing Youth Theatre to perform our play, “Variations”, in the National Connections Festival. After our performance on Friday, we got to see Saturday and Sunday performances by other groups from across Ireland. Had a brilliant time!
Fresh Film Festival Final 2019
Went with the Kildare Young Filmmakers, and we won best Irish short film with An Fainne, of which I was Assistant Director. The film I Don’t Know which I co-wrote and directed was also a finalist in another category!
‘Variations’ play performed in Riverbank Theatre, Newbridge
First proper stage performance of “Variations” in Newbridge with PlayActing Youth Theatre. The play follows Alice, who relives the same morning over and over again in order to learn her lesson. I enjoyed playing the part of a cosmic-like Postman!
Friday’s For Future Climate Strike
Very happy to be asked to address the 10,000 strong gathering of young people protesting! The climate crisis should not be taken lightly, and corporations must be held accountable for their actions by government regulations. I hope my speech inspired some action.
Campaign for Arts Centre
Attended a Municipal Council meeting with members from PlayActing Youth Theatre, campaigning for an Arts Centre in North Kildare due to the lack of facilities for youth groups, specifically in the arts. We interviewed various groups and produced a video to accompany our campaign to the Councillors.
First Cut Film Festival, Cork
Kildare Young Filmmakers short film I Don’t Know was show cased. I was director and co-writer, and was asked to be on the Q&A panel at the end of the showcase.
Witch Hunt – production finished
After a series of shooting at different locations, happy to wrap!
Work Experience on ‘Sweetness in the Belly’
Very happy to have been able to be a part of the crew of this Zeresenay Mehari film Sweetness in the Belly. I worked for the Assistant Directors, Adrienne Greenhalgh and Molly O’Grady as a trainee. I did various jobs like running errands, helping extras and I even got to be Dakota Fanning’s stand-in for...
Cinemagic Festival 2018, Belfast
Kildare Young Filmmakers short film I Don’t Know was show cased along with others. What a great experience travelling to Belfast to attend!