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Anna Murphy

Anna
Murphy

Height: 154cm

Hair Colour: Brown

Eye Colour: Blue

Age: 22

Playing Age: 16-25 Years

Experience

Currently appearing as Young Much in the graduate production of Robin Hood and Marian in the Redgrave Theatre, Bristol. Prior to training at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, Anna attended The Shelley Lowry School since age 3. Professional credits include The Man Who Invented Christmas (feature film) appearing as Tara/The Ghost of Christmas Past, The Bully (short film) appearing as Alison, At Water’s Edge (TV drama) appearing as Chloe.

Film & Tv

2012, At Waters Edge – Role of Chloe – BBC Primetime Drama, Mammoth Screen, Dir: Terry Loane

2017, The Man Who Invented Christmas, Role of Tara/The Ghost of Christmas Past 

2022, The Bully – Short Film – Role of Alison, Beezer Productions, Dir: Joe McStravick

Skills

Accents & Dialects: (* = native) Northern Irish*, American-California, American-New York, American-Southern States, American-Standard, Belfast, Cockney, Dublin, Heightened RP, Irish-Southern, Liverpool, London, RP

 

Skills: Ballet, Choral Singing, Commercial Dance, Jazz Dancing, Lyrical Dance, Modern Dance, Period Dancing, Soprano, Tap. Audio Books, Audio Drama, BADC Standard, Musical Theatre, Physical Theatre, Public Speaking, Sight-Reading (non-musical), Voice Acting, Voice Over. Netball, Swimming, Yoga.
 
Car Driving Licence

 

Training

BRISTOL OLD VIC THEATRE SCHOOL, BA Professional Acting, 3 years, 2020 – 2023

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Niamh Coyle

Niamh
Coyle

Height: 157cm

Hair Colour: Dark Brown

Eye Colour: Hazel

Playing Age: 15-25 Years

Niamh Coyle

Bio

Niamh started her artistic endeavours with Russian ballet under the instruction of Perm State Ballet principle soloist, Elena Bystritskaya before ultimately training in the Russian Ballet School under the instruction of Irish ballerina, Monica Loughman. Niamh continued her professional training in the full time dance course in SCFE in 2010, where she trained in ballet, jazz, contemporary, musical theatre, music theory and acting. 
 
Having found her love for acting in 2010, Niamh since embarked on professional acting lessons and courses, and has been cast in numerous short films and video productions since, including for Irish Rail and the internationally acclaimed rock band, 10cc. Niamh has performed both on stage and film, and hopes to pursue her passion full time.

Niamh is based in Dublin. 
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Elaine Duncan

Elaine
Duncan

Height: 165cm

Hair Colour: Dark Brown

Eye Colour: Brown

Playing Age: 40-50 Years

Elaine Duncan

Bio

Elaine is from, and is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
She studied Performing Arts at BIFHE, before moving to Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland to continue her education, graduating with a 2:1 BA (Hons) Degree in Creative Arts Studies – majoring in Drama, and minoring in Art.

Whilst still at University, Elaine was a co-founder of Rucksack Theatre Company which devised and performed site specific Theatre in Education plays for local Primary school children, in conjunction with the West End Safety Team.

Elaine has extensive Theatre experience, and has toured with productions all over the UK and Ireland, as well as to the USA. She has worked with numerous local Theatre companies during her 25+ year career including Spanner in The Works, Accidental Theatre, Bruiser Theatre Company, Tinderbox and Wireless Mystery Theatre – she also sang with WMT as a member of the Mystery Sisters, a 3 part harmony trio, performing adverts in the “radio” Intervals during the performances.

Elaine created and performed the “30 Musical Minutes” and “Showreel” singing shows as part of the ArtsCare Here and Now Health and Wellbeing Festival for Older People which was funded by the Public Health Agency.

An experienced Voice Over Artist, Elaine voiced News Announcer “Tonya Drainer” in Weird Sisters (BBC Two Minute Masterpiece) & “Nurse” in Chemo Express, a 6 part audio play by Sarah Lyle. She is regularly heard over the airwaves voicing commercials for TV and Radio.
In 2004, Elaine was selected as one of the first team of Clown Doctors in Northern Ireland, a role she continues today.

Making regular visits to the Acute Children’s wards in hospitals and health care settings across Northern Ireland, as “Dr Twinkle” she and her colleagues create a little bit of silliness and contained chaos on the wards, helping to lift the spirits of the children, their families and visitors as well as the staff members.

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Matthew Cavan

Matthew
Cavan

Height: 183cm

Hair Colour: Brown

Eye Colour: Brown

Playing Age: 25-35 Years

Matthew Cavan

Bio

Matthew Cavan, a Belfast-based actor, has been a prominent figure in the theatre scene for the past 15 years. With a focus on musical theatre and opera, Matthew has established himself as a versatile performer with a wide range of talents.

Throughout his career, Matthew has graced the stage in numerous acclaimed productions. From the hauntingly dark Sweeney Todd to the iconic and satirical Threepenny Opera, his performances have captivated audiences with his ability to bring complex characters to life. Other notable productions include Kiss Me Kate, Ten Plagues, and Abomination: A DUP Opera, showcasing Matthew’s diverse repertoire and his willingness to tackle challenging and thought-provoking material.

Matthew’s talent has taken him beyond his home of Belfast, as he has worked extensively throughout Ireland and the UK. His dedication to his craft and his ability to immerse himself in each role have earned him recognition and praise from both peers and audiences alike.

In addition to his stage work, Matthew has also made a mark in other areas of the entertainment industry. He has presented a documentary for BBC Northern Ireland, showcasing his versatility and passion for storytelling in a different format. Furthermore, Matthew is a regular on the Cabaret circuit, where he dazzles audiences with his renowned drag persona, Miss Cherrie Ontop. This showcases his ability to transform himself and entertain with charisma, flair, and a magnetic stage presence.

Matthew’s commitment, talent, and versatility make him a sought-after performer in the industry. Whether it’s on the stage, screen, or in the vibrant world of cabaret, Matthew’s passion for his craft shines through, leaving a lasting impression on all who have the pleasure of witnessing his performances.

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Aobh McGibbon

Aobh
McGibbon

Height: 170cm

Hair Colour: Blonde

Eye Colour: Blue

Playing Age: 16-20 Years​

Aobh McGibbon

Bio

Aobh is a young Irish actor with a wealth of experience and credits. She has featured in short films, television, feature film and commercials. 

Aobh appeared in the feature film ‘Mandrake’ directed by Lynne Davison.

She also had a role in the feature film ‘Overnight’ directed by Mikey Andreasson.

Aobh is a strong dancer, having recently performed at The Mac Theatre in ‘White Doves’ – a collaboration between Co Derry choreographer Ruaidhrí Maguire and Co Down composer Amelia Clarkson.

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Ed Nethercott

Ed
Nethercott

Height: 178cm

Hair Colour: Brown

Eye Colour: Blue

Age: 15

Experience

Ed attends Acting for Film/Tv classes with Shelley Lowry. 

Skills

Accents & Dialects: (* = native) Northern Irish*

Skills: Acting 

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Cathy Brennan-Bradley

Cathy
Brennan-Bradley

Height: 162cm

Hair Colour: Light/Mid Brown

Eye Colour: Blue

Playing Age: 46-57 Years

Cathy Brennan Bradley

Bio

Cathy has been a professional jobbing actor for nearly forty years in Theatre, Radio, Television and Film.

Her early career highlights are Elaine in the comedy “Foreign Bodies” by Graham Reid, which ran for 3 series on BBC; the lead role of Deirdre in Stewart Parkers six-part Channel 4 drama “Lost Belongings”; Rosaleen in Graham Reid’s gritty Belfast film “You, Me and Marley”

Recent highlights include: Sheila in “The Deceived” for channel 5 , Sister Mary Agnes in the horror film “The Devils Doorway” on Amazon. She was immensely proud to work with Sole Purpose TheatreCompany as Anna in “Blinkered” in New York atOrigin Theatres First Irish Theatre Festival (2019.)where they won the Jury Prize.

Cathy has performed in many short films.  Most recently ”By Appointment”, “Young Ones”, “Waste”and “Coffin Fit” which are all in the 2023 festival circuit

She has been nominated for Best Actress at the Pan Pacific Film Festival in California and the International Christian Film Festival in Orlando, asElizabeth in the short film “Respite at Christmas”.  

She won the Best Actress Award for her role of Catherine in “Days Gone By” at the Hollywood International Moving Pictures Film Festival.

She also regularly works as a role player for high profile clients in support of their businesses.

She is a member of the Comedy group Murder She Got Wrote Off, and they perform together 4 times a year.

In 2016, to increase work opportunities and diversify within the industry, she achieved a HND with Distinction in Creative Media at The Northern Ireland Film School. This has led Cathy to write,produce and direct various short film projects,training and promotional videos for clients such as Autism N.I, Prima Linea Associates, Kabosh Theatre Company and Powerstone Theatre Company.

She produced and performed in the short film “After” with funding from N.I Screen

 

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Louise Parker

Louise
Parker

Height: 173cm

Hair Colour: Auburn

Eye Colour: Blue

Playing Age: 25-35 Years

Louise Parker

Bio

Louise trained at Royal Holloway, University of London and The Acting Studio in New York. Screen credits include: Blue Lights (BBC One), Wreck (BBC Three) and Hope Street (BBC NI). For stage she has worked with many of the companies in Northern Ireland including Kabosh, Big Telly, The Lyric Theatre and GBL Productions.

Louise is an experienced voiceover artist and has worked on numerous productions for BBC Radio 4 including award-winning series The Northern Bank Job. She has also lent her voice to campaigns for clients including Aer Lingus, Ulster Bank and Queen’s University.

As a writer her short films include Weird Sister (BBC Two Minute Masterpiece) and Wavelengths (East Side Arts Festival). Writing for radio includes an adaptation of Kate Mansfield’s A Pair of Silk Stockings which was broadcast on Radio Ulster and Personal Space which was commissioned for NI Mental Health Arts Festival. For theatre she has written for Threes Theatre Company and Pintsized Productions.

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Richard Sherwood

Richard
Sherwood

Height: 185cm

Hair Colour: Fair

Eye Colour: Hazel

Playing Age: 28-38 Years

Richard Sherwood

Bio

Enigmatically charismatic, charming and soulful are just some of the words that resonate with Actor Richard Sherwood.

Since securing his degree in Drama and Theatre Studies from the University of Chester, Richard has been practicing his craft across stage, TV & Film covering a range of genres and amassing his professional credits.

Now based in Northern Ireland, Richard regards his 7 years spent in London as formative and encouraging for the steady growth of his career allowing him to obtain credits in ’24: Live Another Day’, ‘Sons of Liberty’ and ‘Doctors’. His more recent credits include Northern Irelands hit show ‘Hope Street’ and a role in the Audible Thriller ‘Below’.

Unafraid to tackle everything from comedy to the macabre, Richard is ready for any challenge.

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Eimear Bailie

Eimear
Bailie

Height: 157cm

Hair Colour: Dark Brown

Eye Colour: Blue/Green

Playing Age: 15-25 Years

Eimear Bailie

Bio

Eimear is currently studying at Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts (LIPA) and boasts an impressive list of credits including roles in ‘William of Orangedale’ (ALL 4) and ‘Blue Lights’ (BBC.)

Eimear appeared in productions at the Lyric with British Youth Musical Theatre and landing the female lead in Paperboy.