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

Helen has just completed a run of Holly Furey’s SUCKIN DIESEL, directed by UrsuLa McGinn, at Dublin Fringe 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.

The New Theatre will produce Helen’s first full length play, Homesick (working title) in Spring 2025.

Theatre credits include A CHRISTMAS VISIT, directed by Stewart Roche, produced by Corps Ensemble (The Viking Theatre, The Mill, Dundrum and The Civic, Tallaght); THE DEVIL HIMSELF (AboutFace Theatre) and THE WAR WOUNDED directed by Mo O’Connell (Dublin International Gay Theatre Festival).

She loves physical theatre/storytelling, movement and mime as well as children’s theatre. She holds a black belt in Shotokan Karate. Helen holds a PhD in Economics from Dublin City University, has over 13 years lecturing experience and has worked as a senior researcher for a number of social justice organisations.