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O'Sullivan the Actors Agent is a Dublin based talent agency
representing a range of professionally trained actors and actresses in theatre, film & T.V.
In 2010 Tom O'Sullivan set up O'Sullivan - the Actors Agent
and since then has expanded his list to include not only experienced performers
but also some of the best up and coming actors in Ireland today.
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NEWS
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Matt Ryan to appear in Vikings
Agency actor Matt Ryan features in Vikings on Sunday March 9th on RTE 2 at 9.30pm
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Aisling Flynn to perform one woman in Smock Alley show as part of the 2014 Collaborations Festival
As part of the Collaborations Festival Aisling Flynn will perform her one woman show 'The List of Reasons Why I Don't Like Mr.Creedy' in Smock Alley tonight Friday March 7th at 9pm. It tells the story of a young girl called Pippa who is obsessed with making lists about everything and how this obsession will ultimately lead to her downfall. It is a witty, comedic and energetic piece.
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Fionn Foley to represent Trinity College at Irish Student Theatre Awards
Fionn will be representing Trinity College Dublin at the Irish Student Theatre Awards this April at the Belfast Opera House in the new play "Life in Our Blood".'Boris' and 'Tomas' wake up in their basement and begin a day like any other of the past thirteen years, picking fights and discussing their plans for Christmas, which is only seventy three days away. However, today is different; nobody's brought the breakfast and they're getting hungrier and hungrier. As the two brothers' anticipation and festive plans turn to fear and anxiety they are forced to confront their past and face the grim truth about what has brought them down below, where the world was supposed to forget about them. The play was written and will be directed by Paul Testar.
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As part of Collaborations 2014 Programme Oddie Braddell performs his one man show 'Twigs From the Family Hedge.
As Part of Collaborations 2014 Programme Oddie will perform his one man show 'Twigs From the Family Hedge' at 7pm in Smock Alley on Wednesday, March 5th and again on Friday, March 7th. The piece is a historical romp through 400 years of the Braddell family tree, or Hedge in this case. How much does genetics have to do with our behavior? Once a blow-in always a blow-in? A short play about Oddie and his unpopular ancestors.
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Darren Killeen and George Hanover cast in IADT National Film School Graduation Film LITTLE LAURA
Darren Killeen has been cast in the IADT National Film School 3rd year Graduation Film LITTLE LAURA in which he will play 'Noel'. Agency actress George Hanover is also cast in the role of 'Mairead'. The film is a tense psychological drama about coping with human loss. It will follow the fallout after a tragic incident, chartering the attempts of those involved to restore a semblance to their lives.
LITTLE LAURA is Written and Directed by National Film School Gradution Students Megan Devaney, Colman MacCionnath and Rian Smith. I
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CallBack Theatre's play 'Fred & Alice' awarded a 7 week touring grant by the Arts Council of Ireland.
Following on from its critically acclaimed sell out tour in 2013 (over 80 performances), CallBack theatre is delighted to have been awarded a 7 week touring grant for 'Fred & Alice' by the Arts Council of Ireland. Agency actress Cora Fenton plays 'Alice' while actor Ciaran Bermingham plays 'Fred' in this hugely entertaining play Written and Directed by CallBack Theatre's John Sheehy.
It’s not easy to get by in this crazy old world is it? But Fred and Alice have discovered that all you really need are 2 tennis rackets, disproportionate reactions to minor accidents, an immature coping strategy and each other.
Below are the dates and venues the tour will play at this month and next -
13th March, The Dock, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim
28th & 29th March FRIARS’ GATE THEATRE, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick
30th March THE MALL ARTS CENTRE Youghal, Co. Cork
31st March to 12th April (exlc 6th) The HALF MOON THEATRE, COBH, Cork
13th April, BRIERY GAP, Macroom, Co. Cork
30th ApriL, RIVERBANK ARTS CENTRE, Newbridge, Co. Kildare
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Watch Gail Fitzpatrick, Cora Fenton and James Browne in 'STRENGHT & HONOUR' tonight TV3 at 9pm
You can watch actors Gail Fitzpatrick, Cora Fenton and James Browne on TV3 tonight, Thursday February 27th, at 9pm in the 2007 Irish Feature Film 'Strenght and Honour'. The film was shot in Cork city and county including Kinsale, Rochestown and Passage West. The film centres around a single father who decides to break his dying wife's last wish to not box again in order to save his young son from certain death. Gail Fitzpatrick is terrific in the role of 'Mammy'. The film also stars Michael Madsen, Vinnie Jones and Patrick Bergin.
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See Aoibheann McCann tonight in Red Bear Productions 'WRAPPED' at Dublin's Smock Alley.
As part of the Collaborations Festival Aoibheann will be playing 'Lisa' in Red Bear Production's rehearsed reading of 'Wrapped' which is on tonight, Thursday February 27th at 8pm in the Main Space in Smock Alley. The play is written by Tracy Martin. It is the story of Ali and Lisa, two friends from very different backgrounds, who decide that a hedonistic trip to Goa will bring them sunshine and adventure they are looking for. When things don't go according to plan they make a decision that will ultimately change their lives forever.
This is a story of unrequited love, of how easy it is to lie, of sunny beaches and full moon parties, of mopeds and sunsets and drugs - lots and lots of drugs. From the company that brought you 'PARANOID?' by Phillip McMahon (2012) and 'The Wave'by Tracy Martin.
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Muiris Crowley plays 'CARTALAWN' in John B Keane's SIVE at Dublin's Abbey Theatre
Muiris is currently performing in the Abbey Theatre's production of John B Keane's play 'SIVE'. The production is Directed by Conall Morrison. Muiris plays 'Cartalawn'. The proposed run is until Saturday 12th April 2014.
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The Irish release date of Irish Feature 'Songs for Amy' has been announced
Agency actor Ross Mac Mahon gives a brilliant performance as bass player ‘Declan Kelly' in this Irish Feature Film and is cast alongside actors Sean Maguire, James Cosmo, Ford Kiernan, Patrick Bergin and Lorna Anderson. 'Songs For Amy' is Directed by Emmy and Bafta nominated Conrad Begg and was filmed in Co. Galway and surrounding areas. The premiere will be @ Savoy Dublin on May 1st, followed by the official release in Galway on May 2nd 2014.
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Muiris Crowley has been cast in TWELFTH NIGHT which will play on Dublin's Abbey Stage
Muiris Crowley has been cast in 'Twelfth Night' by William Shakespeare which will play at Dublin's Abbey Theatre from April 25th. The play will be directed by Wayne Jordan. The production will preview on April 25th and open on April 30th. The proposed end of run date is May 24th 2014.
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Lacy Moore to star in Short Film 'SKUNKY DOG'
Principal photography will soon begin on short film ‘Skunky Dog’, a contemporary drama set in a small fishing town in rural Ireland. Written and Directed by James Fitzgerald (OIC Media), shooting is scheduled for the first week of March in Galway in places like Spiddal, Barna and Connemara. ‘Skunky Dog’ tells the tragic story of Flick, a nineteen year old alcoholic boy who spends his time drinking and dreaming of a better life. Rising star, Ryan McParland (Good Vibrations, 6Degrees), who is currently nominated for a prestigious Irish Times Theatre Award, will play Flick and he will star alongside Lacy Moore (Emmerdale Farm, Hollyoaks), who will take on the role of a young widow who turns his world upside-down by showing him some much needed affection. Peter Ballance (Game of Thrones, Laws of Attraction) will take on the role of Mick Dunne, a local mechanic who sees potential in Flick and offers him the odd bit of work, when he can. This position becomes a challenge for Flick as Mick’s sexual orientation is a topic of debate amongst the local community. Joining the cast are David McSavage (Calvary, The Savage Eye) who will play Morgan, the friendly barman; while John Connors (Love/Hate, King of the Travellers) and Tristan Heanue (Love, Rosie. Runner) will play Flick’s misguided friends, Shooter and Ham, respectively. Patrick Molloy (Titanic: Blood and Steel) will take on the unenviable role of Flick’s abusive father. 'Skunky Dog' will be produced by Stand Mantra Productions and OIC Media in association with The National Film School at IADT.
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Brian Fortune cast in Feature Film 'SPIDER TRAP'
Brian Fortune has been cast in SPIDER TRAP a Feature Film currently being shot in Dublin. Brian's character is 'Frank Carter' a musician's manager. The film is from Blackhorse Productions, Directed by Alan Walsh, Starring Simon Delaney, Liam Carney and Glen Baker.
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See Brain Fortune in the Irish rom com 'How To Be Happy' Jameson Dublin International Film Festival
As part of the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival How to be Happy screens as part of the ‘Making your First Feature’ event on Friday, 21st February at 3pm at Filmbase, and will be followed by a Q&A. Brian gives a leading and hugely entertaining performance as 'Larry The Mangler Doyle'. The film is a romantic comedy about a marriage councillor who gets involved with his clients, starring Brian Gleeson as Cormac Kavanagh, a marriage councillor who, off the back of a messy break-up, starts sleeping with his clients in a misguided pursuit of happiness. Flor (Gemma-Leah Devereux), a private detective, is charged with investigating Cormac’s unconventional treatments, but things get complicated when she begins to have feelings for him.
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Shay O'Driscoll performs in Smock Alley this weekend as part of the 2014 Collaborations Theatre Festival
As part of Collaborations Theatre Festival 2014, actors and new playwrights Shay O'Driscoll and Noel O'Shea have teamed with Director Neil Watkins (The Year of Magical Wanking) for what promises to be a visceral theatre experience. The play will run in Dublin's Smock Alley from Friday, February 21st to Sunday February 23rd inc at 19.30."Set in absurdly twin toilets, with a cheeky nod to this year's Winter Olympics. Two late twenty-somethings perch on his and his toilet bowls shooting the breeze. Could best friends Noel and James be holding each other back from true love? From the perils of online dating to psychotic tendencies, "Yeah partner!" explores the secret depths of modern man.
This is absurd theatre with a sting.
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Matthew O'Brien & Diane Jennings in 'The Art of Wedlock' at Chancery Lane
Agency Actors Matthew O'Brien and Diane Jennings continue to perform in two of the five excellent one act plays which make up Speckintimes 'The Art Of Wedlock' collection. The plays will run at Chancery Lane Theatre, Dublin 1 at 6.30pm each evening till this Saturday inc a matinee at 2.30pm. Matthew gives a wonderfully entertaining performance in Checkovs' 'The Proposal' while Diane gives an outstanding performance in Dorothy Parkers' 'Here We are'. Both plays are directed by Matthew Ralli.
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George Hanover cast in National Film School Gradution Short
Actress George Hanover is cast in the role of 'Mairead' in the IADT National Film Schools Garduation Short 'Little Laura'.'Little Laura' follows the fallout after a tragic incident, chartering the attempts of those involved to restore a semblance to their lives. The films shoots in March.
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Sarah O'Beirne performs in UCD dramsoc's 'Mexican Wave' nightly at 7pm till Friday, February 21st
Sarah O'Beirne is performing in a student-written play this week called "Mexican Rave" with the UCD Drama Society. It's a very funny comedy written by a talented young Wexford man called James Cooney. It runs at 7pm all this week up to and including Friday evening, February 21st. Tickets are 5 euro each and it's on in the dramsoc Theatre on UCD Campus.
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Agency Actors Paul Ward, Frank Prendergast, Diane Jennings and George Hanover cast in Showtime's upcoming psychosexual horror TV series 'PENNY DREADFUL'
Congratulations to Agency Actors Paul Ward, Frank Prendergast, Diane Jennings and George Hanover all of who are cast in hard-won roles in Showtime's highly anticipated Television series 'Penny Dreadful' which is being filmed in Ireland currently. The series, which stars Josh Hartnett and Eva Green, features a roster of classic monsters, including Frankenstein, Dorian Gray and Dracula and weave together the classic origin stories while exploring tones that the country is grappling with. 'Penny Dreadful' hails from three-time Oscar nominee John Logan (Hugo, Skyfall, Gladiator), who wrote the pilot and executive produces alongside Academy Award winner Sam Mendes and Neal Street's Pippa Harris (Revolutionary Road). The series is scheduled to be released in July 2014.'Penny Dreadful' premieres on Sunday May 11 2014. Check out the trailer on Youtube.
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Amanda Coakley cast as 'Juliet' in Boil in the Bag's 'Romeo and Juliet'
Amanda is currently in Full Time rehearsals for Boil in the Bag's production of 'Romeo and Juliet' in which she has been cast in the role of 'Juliet'. The production is being directed by Eamonn Owens. The 80-minute show will run for a four week block from Monday the 4th to Friday the 28th of March in various venues and schools throughout the Leinster Region.
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Ealine Reddy and Laura Kelly cast in IADT's National Film School Graduation Short 'The Raven'
Elaine Reddy and Laura Kelly have been cast in IADT's National Film School graduation short 'The Raven' written and directed by Amy Driver. The film tells the story of how a woman called Charlotte lost her childish innocence through a brutal attack. The story is told in a series of flashbacks. 'The Raven' combines elements of animation with live action giving a sense of childlike imagination to a very dark subject. The film shoots on Tuesday, February 18th in Dublin.
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Agency Actors George Hanover, Matthew O'Brien, Elaine Reddy, Darren Killeen and Janine Hardy cast in recurring roles in a brand new Comedy Web Series called 'Telifis-Telering'
'Telifis-Telering' will follow a group of market research employees as they go about their daily work lives. 'Telifis-Telering' is an independently funded web based comedy series with great humour, hilarious characters and a devoted crew working behind it.
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Shane Casey, Aideen Wylde & Cora Fenton reprise their roles with Graffiti Theatre Company
Agency actors Shane Casey, Aideen Wylde and Cora Fenton are reprising their roles with renowned Cork based Theatre Company Graffiti in their production 'Where In The World Is Frank Sparrow?' which will run at Cork's Half Moon Theatre from February 25th feb to 8th March inc.
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Irene Kelleher performs in 'Desolate Heaven' at Cork's Everyman Palace Theatre
In what was an awful week weatherwise for the people of Cork, Irene peformed in 'Desolate Heaven' at Corks's Everyman Palace Theatre nightly up until Saturday February 8th. The play is written by Ailís Ní Ríain and was Directed by Tony McCleane-Fay. It also starred Irish actress Aine Ryan and well known Irish actress Mary McEvoy. Irene and Aine play two young girls who runaway together due to being burdened with unnatural responsibility. As well as being a haunting, dark drama 'Desolate Heaven' is also a story of falling in love, of fairytales, of feeling too deeply and having to grow up too soon. The play was awarded the Tom Erdhardt Peggy Ramsay Award in 2012 and was premiered at London’s Theatre 503 in February 2013. The play received its Irish premiere in this co-production between Cork's Granary Theatre and The Everyman as part of the Everyman’s on-going Everyman Touring Initiative whereby new works are premiered at the theatre and then toured throughout the county.
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SPARKS will fly at the Teachers Club, 36 Parnell Square West, Dublin 1 nightly from January 26th to Feb 1st 2014
Darren Killeen performs in a savagely funny, anarchic and visceral one-man show from January 26th to February 1st in the Theatre@36, the Teachers Club, 36 Parnell Square West, Dublin 1. Set in post-boom Ireland, this unique one-man show, which sees Darren perform in no less than 8 different characters, is a journey though a tradesman’s memories of one pivotal day in his life. Influenced by the work of Irvine Welsh, Enda Walsh, Beckett and Flann O’Brien, this entertaining play will resonate with audiences long after they have left the theatre. SPARKS is a Sceal Eile Production and is written by Pat Hynes.
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Stephen Cromwell plays 'CHICO' in 'Play Next Door' on RTE 1 tonight
Stephen features in Pat McCabe's play 'IF THOSE LIPS' which will be broadcast on RTE 1 tonight, Thursday January 16th. 'If Those Lips' is the second of three plays that make up the 'PLAY NEXT DOOR' series for RTE. Stephen performs in the role of 'CHICO' alongside actors Ian McEihinney, Olwan Fouere and Nika McGuigan. The play is Dirceted by Charlie McCarthy (RAW, Crisis Eile, Citizen Charlie). December saw Stephen wrap on the Feature Film 'The Legend of Longwood' in which he is cast in the role of 'Norbert Tilly'. The film is Directed by Irish Director Lisa Mulcahy. Stephen will also feature in the role of 'Hugh Kelly' in the Television Drama 'Jack Taylor - Shot Down' which will be the sixth installment to the Jack Taylor Television Series which stars Iain Glen in the title role. Come spring we'll see Stephen on our big screens going toe to toe with Irish Actor Ciaran Hinds in Tonn Films Feature Film ‘The Sea’ which closed last year's Galway Film Festival.
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Duncan Lacroix cast in one of the leading roles in Starz Television Series 'OUTLANDER'
Duncan is cast in one of the leading roles in the highly anticpated television drama from Battlestar Galactica's Ron Moore. OUTLANDER is based on a seven-book series by Diana Gabaldon.
Duncan will play Murtagh Fraser Fitzgibbons. OUTLANDER revolves around Jamie Fraser, played by Sam Heughan, who strikes up a passionate affair with Claire Randall, a married combat nurse from 1945 who is mysteriously swept back in time to 1743 and thrown into an unknown world where her life is threatened. When she is forced to marry Jamie Fraser, a chivalrous and romantic young Scottish warrior, a passionate affair is ignited that tears Claire's heart between two vastly different men in two irreconcilable lives.
Duncan joins a cast that also includes fellow Game of Thrones alum Tobias Menzies, Catriona Balfe (who plays Claire Randall) and Scottish natives Graham McTavish and Gary Lewis. McTavish (The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, 24) will play Dougal MacKenzie, while Lewis (Gangs of New York, Billy Elliot) will portray Colum MacKenzie. Duncan's credits also include Sky Television's Primeval, Tile Films Cromwell in Ireland and The CW's Reign. Before heading over to Scotland back in October, which is where he will be based until late 2015, Duncan wrapped filiming on the second season of 'Vikings' in which we will see him play Saxon noble 'Ealderman Werferth'.
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