Sharon Mannion

FILM/TV/ includes

Kathleen in Prosperity TV Dir: Lenny Abrahamson RTE
Mary in The Roaring Twenties TV (female lead) Dir: Steven Stubbs Eekreb films
Young Mother in The Clinic, TV Dir: Various RTE
Michelle in Detached, short Dir Cian McArrigle DLIAT
Gina in Slots, short Dir Cian McArrigle Hawkeye Films
VO in Dancing at Lughnasa, feature Dir Pat O’Connor Ardmore Studios
Girlfriend in Prime Time Reconstruction, TV Dir: Various RTE
Nurse in Ros na Run, TV Various TG4
The Olympian (female lead), short Dir Fin Higgins Independent
Fruit Bowl (lead), short Dir Fin Higgins Independent

THEATRE includes:

Flora* in Gay and Confused Dir Sharon Sexton Biscuits for Breakfast
Pink fairy/Puss in Boots in Pinnochio Dir Kristian Marken Talisman Theatre Co., nationwide tour
Catherine in Red Roses and Petrol Dir Justine Driscoll Gemini II Productions
Lady super in The Queen of Spades Dir Dieter Kaegi Gaiety Theatre
Darkey Kelly in Spook Show Dir Alice Coghlan Wonderland Productions
Widow Cartwright/Giantess in Jack and the Beanstalk Dir Kristian Marken Talisman Theatre Co., nationwide tour
Various with Irish Actors Theatre Co. Dir Noel Cummins European tour
Carol in Stags and Hens Dir Cathy Higgins Players Theatre
Lady Super in Julius Caesar Dir Elaine Padmore Gaiety Theatre
Chorus in Catastrophe Dir Maureen Collander Tall Tales Theatre Co.
Rose in Dancing at Lughnasa Dir Brid Ni Gellaghoir Core Theatre Productions
Phebe in As You Like it Dir Derek Chapman Core Theatre Productions
Poncia in House of Bernada Alba Dir Roisin Flood Core Theatre Productions
Maria in Fast Food Junkies (devised) Dir Martin Maguire Core Theatre Productions
Comedy Improviser & Stand up comedian The Craic Pack, The Hapenny Laugh, Various Kilkenny Cat Laughs, Bulmers International Comedy Festival**, Various***

*Best actress nomination, Dublin Gay Theatre Festival 2006
** Best newcomer stand up finalist, Bulmers festival 2005
***Winner Best stand up newcomer at Fr. Ted Festival 2007

TRAINING

Theatre Studies – Inchicore College of Further Education
Workshops include: Advanced Improv with John Dawson,
Commedia Dell Arte with Xena, Padua, Italy
Vocal training with Derek Chapman,
Mime with Sharon O’Doherty

SKILLS

Excellent Improv skills, Basic Mime, Commedia Dell Arte, Guitar, Clarinet, Accordion, Tin Whistle, Basic Irish, All accents, Strong singer, Children’s entertainer, Drama teacher, Co-founder of Gemini II theatre Company