ABOUT PADRAIC
While training as a primary teacher Padraic became entranced by theatre and drama at training college. On completing probation as a teacher he became a full time actor with Team Educational Theatre Company and Trapdoor Theatre Company, bringing theatre to schools and venues all over Ireland. At the same time he trained in Stanislavski at the Focus Theatre under Deirdre O Connell. However, life intervened and he pursued a career as a teacher. An experience at an amphitheatre in Paphos , Cyprus ,prompted a gradual
enagement with performing again. Following retirement, Padraic undertook the full training in the Meisner Technique offered by Momentum Acting Studio under Robert Byrne and Liza Michael .Further training in Voice and Acting followed under Helena Walsh.
JOBBER
Pub Theatre | By Luke Corcoran | 2024
STARS IN THEIR LIES
Smock Alley | By Doireann Ansbro | 2024
LENNON AND SHOTTON
The Workmans | By Stephen Kennedy | 2022 & 2023
THE KELLY COMPANY
Smock Alley | By Craig Gahan | 2019
THE EIGHT
Central Arts Waterford | By Luke Corcoran | 2019
IT'S NOT EXACTLY CARNEGIE HALL
The Workmans | By Stephen Kennedy | 2019
JOBBER
Central Arts Waterford | By Luke Corcoran | 2018
HUBRIS
Sean O Casey Theatre | By Ian Anthony Lawless | 2018
PETE BEST OF THE BEATLES
The Complex | By Stephen Kennedy | 2017
STRANGE FRUIT
International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival | By Neil Labute | 2017
JOHN LENNON'S LAST DAY
The Workmans | By Stephen Kennedy | 2017
PETE BEST OF THE BEATLES
New Theatre | By Stephen Kennedy | 2016
KEEP THE DEVIL WAY DOWN IN THE HOLE
New Theatre | By Stephen Kennedy | 2010
TIME WASTERS
New Theatre | By Stephen Kennedy | 2008
SEVENTY PER CENT PROOF
Team Theatre Company | By Art O'Briain | 1981 - 1982
GUESTS OF A NATION
By Frank O Connor | 1981 - 1982
ELIZABETH ONE
Trapdoor Theatre Co | By Paul Foster | 1981 - 1982
SCENES FROM AN ALBUM
Abbey Theatre | By William Trevor | 1981 - 1982
ACCENTS & SKILLS
ACCENTS
General American
Irish: Dublin, Donegal, Cork, Belfast, Louth, Galway, Mayo
English: RP, Liverpool, Yorkshire
LANGUAGES
English (Native)
Irish
SKILLS
Full driving licence, Swimming
EDUCATION & TRAINING
FOCUS THEATRE
Deirdre O Connell
CLASSIC STAGE IRELAND
Andy Hinds
MEISNER TECHNIQUE
Momentum Acting Studio (Robert Byrne and Liza Michael)
THE ACTOR'S PRACTICE
The Art of the Human Voice (Helena Walsh)
THE ART OF ACTING
Chris Edmunds
AMERICAN ACCENT
Helena Walsh and Ryan O'Shea