Maryann is a Belfast-based actor with approx. 10 years’ experience on stage, performing in theatres all across Northern Ireland throughout her career. Maryann trained in BA Drama at Queen’s University Belfast, before intensively studying acting in the Lyric Theatre Drama Studio. Maryann is constantly looking for new ways to further develop her craft.
Maryann also has experience on screen, starring in short films, music videos and television commercials. Maryann recently achieved roles in both a BBC (opposite Dylan Moran) and CBBC television productions only months apart from one another. She is currently one of the faces of PHA’s Organ Donation Campaign across Northern Ireland.
Additionally, Maryann is also the owner of her own theatre company.
PHA Organ Donation Campaign (2023 – Genesis Advertising dir. Darren Lyttle)
The Wife and Me… And My Sex Doll Ruby (2023 Sanctuary Theatre dir. Mark Kavanagh) “RUBY”
Nova Jones (2022 CBBC/Jam Media dir. Declan Recks) “SMOOTHIE NOVA”
Stuck (2022 – Episode 3 – BBC/Hattrick Productions dir. Ian Fitzgibbon) “YASMIN”
Lady Windermere’s Fan (2018 TOURING PRODUCTION dir. Stephen Beggs) “LADY WINDERMERE”
Bow Street Academy, Dublin: Masterclass with Gerry Grennell (2023)
APC Stage Combat: Single Sword & Unarmed BASIC (2023 – Distinction)
London College of Music: Grade 8 Musical Theatre (2022 – High Merit)
Louise Kiely Casting: “Acting for Screen” Autumn Intensive Course (2021)
Lyric Theatre: Drama Studio (Class of 2017-2018)
Queens University, Belfast: BA Hons Drama (Class of 2017 – 2:1)
Lyric Theatre: Theatre School (2012-2014)
Accents & Dialects: Northern Irish*, Southern Irish, RP (Standard & Heightened), Liverpool,
American (Standard, New York & Southern), Yorkshire, Cockney, Scottish, German
Skills: Full UK Driving License, Accents, Singing (Lyrical Mezzo), Stage Combat (Single Sword &
Unarmed), Improv, Dance (Tap, HipHop, Jazz/Musical Theatre) Archery, Horse Riding, Barista and Waitressing experience.