Helen is an actor and writer, originally from Limerick, living in Dublin. Awarded Axis Assemble Artist 2022; Pavilion Theatre Studio Residencies in 2022 & 2023 and Mermaid Arts Centre GAP day in 2023. Helen undertook part-time training at the Gaiety School of IActing, a two year programme of devising & physical theatre with At Large Theatre Company, and regularly attends Blue Rain Coat Winter Academy.

Helen has written and will perform her first full length play, IVY at The New Theatre this March.

Recent theatre credits include a highly successful remounting of Stewart Roche’s A CHRISTMAS VISIT at Bewley’s Café Theatre; Holly Furey’s SUCKIN DIESEL, directed by Ursula McGinn, at Dublin Fringe Festival; THE DEVIL HIMSELF (AboutFace Theatre) and THE WAR WOUNDED directed by Mo O’Connell (Dublin International Gay Theatre Festival).

Recent work for film includes the role of Rachel in the short, DANCE LIKE SOMEONE IS WATCHING (Plainsong films) written and directed by Esosa Ighodaro. Queen of the Hot Damn for independent American feature film, THE GLITCH AND THE GHOST directed by Zoe Quist. This was filmed on location at Ardgillan Castle in late 2023. 

TV appearances include DER IRLAND KRIMI (Good Friends/Tailored Films) directed by Matthias Tiefenbacher.

 Helen loves physical theatre/storytelling, movement and mime as well as children’s theatre.

She holds a black belt in Shotokan Karate.

Helen has over 15 years lecturing experience and has worked as a senior researcher for a number of social justice organisations. She holds a PhD in Economics from Dublin City University.