Laura Irish

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Gender
Female
Age Range
30 - 40
Ethnicity
Caucasian, European, White
Height
153cm
Base Location
Melbourne
Available In
Adelaide, Auckland, Australian Capital Territory, Brisbane, Cairns, Christchurch, Dunedin, Gold Coast, International, Melbourne, Northern NSW, Northern Territory, Perth, Queenstown, Sydney, Tasmania, Wellington
Skills
Actor, Production Manager, Commercial Talent, Corporate, Director, Intimacy Coordinator, Model, Musical Theatre, Presenter, Prof. Singer, Specialist Performer, Stand-up Comedian, Voice Artist, Writer, Producer, Singer
Hair
Red, Auburn
Eye
Blue / Green
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Agent

Australian Agent
Triple Talent Management
Phone

Feature Photo
Laura Irish

Credits

Feature Film

2015
Amanda Zara
Bowie
Film Shock Productions
Amanda Phillips

Television

2022
Loop-Group
Mr. Corman
AppleTV
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
2015
Marina Culpan
Shortland Street
South Pacific Pictures
Jimmy Scott
2014
Laura
B-Rabbit (Pilot)
Vigilante Productions in Association with Brooklight Media
Daniel Allan

Short Film

2022
Lead
Hard to Do (Award-winning)
TBALC
Jeff Clark
2020
Lady Macbeth
Sleep No More (Award-winning)
Brooklight Media
Doug Brooks and Laura Irish
2019
Tiff
D.O.C. Force: Death Island (Award-winning)
TBALC
Vanessa Wells
2018
Duck
The Spares (Award-winning)
TBALC
Vanessa Wells
2017
Charlie Flowers
Down 2 the Wire
TBALC
Vanessa Wells
2016
Lead
Windows
TBALC
Brendon Bennetts
2016
Charlie Flowers
Down to the Wire (Award-winning)
TBALC
Ben Allan
2015
Modesty Callaghan
The Silent Man (Award-winning)
TBALC
Ben Allan
2014
The Demon/Emily Michaels
The Ex (Award-winning)
TBALC
Brendon Bennetts
2011
Shelley Perkins
Aroha Flats
Brooklight Media
Doug Brooks & Laura Irish
2010
Sally
The Griffin Condition
Brooklight Media
Doug Brooks

Commercial

2019
Business Woman
Hothouse Media and Lumiere
New Zealand Transport
Al Walker
2017
American Christmas Present
Underground Sound
New Zealand Post
2014
Girlfriend
BMF
Wither Hills Winery
2012
Girlfriend
Gather & Hunt
Gather and Hunt: Scribbles

Theatre

2023
Marion Davies
Butterfly Smokescreen (fully immersive)
Jetpack Theatre & The Barden Party
Jim Fishwick & Laura Irish
2023
Mercutio/Lady Capulet
Romeo & Juliet (Award-winning)
The Barden Party
Ollie Howlett & Laura Irish
2022
Beatrice (Swing)
Much Ado About Nothing
The Barden Party
Laura Irish
2021
Robin Goodfellow (Puck)
A Midsummer Night's Dream (Award-winning)
The Barden Party
Laura Irish
2020
Lady Capulet
Romeo + Juliet
Nelson Summer Shakespeare
Giles Burton
2020
Mercutio
Romeo + Juliet
Nelson Summer Shakespeare
Giles Burton
2018
Host and Director
Home Alone Abridged
Ghost Light Theatre
Laura Irish
2018
Medea
Medea (self-written solo show)
Ghost Light Theatre
Vanessa Wells
2018
Viola
Twelfth Night
Nelson Summer Shakespeare
Giles Burton
2017
Robin Goodfellow (Puck)
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Nelson Summer Shakespeare
Giles Burton
2016
Bonnie Parker
Hot Chocolate & the Trail's End
Ravenhorse Productions
Daniel Allan
2014
Milady de Winter and other characters
The Three Musteteers
Body in Space Theatre Company, Nelson and The Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival
Lisa Allan
2014
Self written One Woman Show
Phobophobia - excerpt
The Court Theatre, Christchurch
Laura Irish
2013
Cecily
The Importance of Being Earnest
Body In Space Theatre Co.
Lisa Norriss
2012
Laura and Various Characters
All The Fairy Tales You Know
Body In Space Theatre
Lisa Norris
2011
Myrrha
Metamorphoses
Body In Space Theatre
Lisa Norriss
2011
Kathleen Scott
Terra Nova
Body In Space Theatre
Lisa Norriss
2011
Lady Macbeth
Macbeth
Body In Space Theatre
Lisa Norriss
2009
The Onceler
The Lorax
The Independent Theatre
L. Irish & D. Long
2009
Jeanie
Freeload
The Independent Theatre
Grae Burton
2009
Sunny the Clown
Plonka' New Plonk
The Independent Theatre
Ants Heath
2009
Trixie the Cat
Cat/Dog
The Independent Theatre
Shannon Smith
2005
Vera
And Then There Were None...
Factory Theatre
Cecelia Ulmer
2004
Louka
Arms and the Man
Factory Theatre
Bruce Paulsen
2003
Ella
Charley's Aunt
Factory Theatre
Cecelia Ulmer

Musical Theatre

2020
Audrey
Little Shop of Horrors
NMT and Jane Baken Management
Jane Baken
2014
The Wicked Queen and other characters
Misunderstood, The Musical
Body in Space Theatre Co.
Laura Irish
2005
Mother
The Tales of Hans Christian Andersen
Missoula Children's Theatre (USA Tour)
Laura Irish

Improv Comedy

2019
Holly Sunshine
City Council: The Improv Show
The People's Republic of Improv
Laura Irish
2019
Alli
People Like You
NZ Improv Festival
Jason Geary
2019
Lulu
Kit Kat Prov
NZ Improv Festival
Rik Brown
2019
Player
National Theatresports Championships
Centrepoint Theatre
Dan Pengally
2019
Maxine Vibratto
Nelsablanca
People's Republic of Improv
Daniel Allan
2019
Chandelier Vandalay
Downton Uppity
People's Republic of Improv
Laura Irish
2019
Cragatha Boulder
Gameshow of Thrones
People's Republic of Improv
Daniel Allan
2018
Laura
Friend Request
Ghost Light Theatre
Brendon Bennetts
2018
Rachel the Realist
Cupid's Incorporated
People's Republic of Improv
Laura Irish
2018
Brandy Shiraz
Wynasty
People's Republic of Improv
Laura Irish
2017
Player
Off the Cuff - monthly shows
Off the Cuff
Linda Calgaro
2017
Xaria
Deep Space Naenae
The Soap Factory
Jennifer O'Sullivan
2017
Player
Mothers
New Zealand Improv Festival
Domeka Parker
2016
Surprise Guest Star
Awkward Threesome
Kick Ass Productions
Jennifer O'Sullivan
2015
Player
Zoom
New Zealand Improv Festival
Jason Geary
2015
The Bride
Do I?
NZ Improv Festival
Laura Irish
2015
Performer
The Deep End Comedy Show
Body in Space Theatre Co.
Daniel Allan
2014
Player
Taking off the Bird Suit
New Zealand Improv Fest
Christine Brooks
2014
Player
Zombies
New Zealand Improv Festival
2011
Monthly Player
The Deep End
Body In Space Theatre
Daniel Allan
2009
MC
The Deep End
Comedy Improv Show
Daniel Allan
2006
Player
The Laugh Masters
Union Stn Comedy Club, St Louis, USA
Mike O'Malley

Voice Over

2020
The Voice
Closer Short Film (Award-winning)
Kaido Strange

Web Series

2009
Alli
Letting Go
Brooklight Media
Doug Brooks

Radio

2020
Hotel Ad
MediaWorks
The Rutherford Hotel

Music Video

2022
Director
Ms. Mona
StudioBox Creative & Innit Creative
Laura Irish
2021
Director
Take it Easy Music Video (Award-winning)
StudioBox Creative & Innit Creative
Laura Irish

Online

2020
Lead Prisoner
The Cell
Wintergreen Theatre Co.
Lisa Allan

Training

2021 - 2022
Sidney Poitier Film School
Masters
Narrative and Emerging Media (Immersive & XR)
2022
The HideOut Los Angeles
Jet Olano
Motion Capture for Actors
2021
Liz Mullane and Rachel Bullock
Advanced Screen Workshop
Screen Acting
2021
Gordon Hunt Studio
Acting
Acting
2020
Odyssey Works
Empathy and Experience Design
Immersive Theatre
2017
Second City
Glenn Earich
Comedy Writing for TV
2017
Spark
Jason Geary
Improvisation
2016
Razowsky Remotely
David Razowsky
Improvisation
2016
Annoyance Theatre
Joe Bill
Improvisation
2016
ImproMelbourne
Patti Stiles
Improvisation
2016
Nelson Showgirl Academy
Jasmine Tease
Burlesque
2013
Stella Adler Studio of Acting NYC
Jimmy Tripp
Scene Study
2013
Stella Adler Studio of Acting NYC
Andrew Wade
Shakespeare Voice and Speech
2013
The Stella Adler Studio of Acting, NYC
Steve White
Stage Combat & Swordfighting
2013
Stella Adler Studio of Acting, NYC
Angela Vitale
Voice and Speech
2013
Stella Adler Studio of Acting NYC
Alithea Phillips
Movement
2013
Body in Space Theatre Co.
Rik Stowman
Meisner
2012
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Master of Arts
Management
2012
Gail Cowan Management
Andrea Kelland
Screen Performance
2010 - 2015
Body in Space Theatre Co.
Lisa Allan
Viewpoints
2010 - 2015
Body In Space Theatre
Lisa Norriss and Daniel Allan
Suzuki Method of Actor's Training
2010 - 2011
Body In Space Theatre
Daniel Allan
Improvisation
2011
Body In Space Theatre
Circus Performing Arts
Dramara Sylvester, Circus Performer/Aerial Silks
2011
Body In Space Theatre
Various Workshops
Contact Improv, Acrobalance, Free Movement, Circus Skills, Musical Improv, Vocal Improv, Devising, Point of Focus, Character Development
2009
The Independent Theatre
Grae Burton
Scene and Character Study
2009
The Independent Theatre
Grae Burton
Introduction to Stanivslavski
2000 - 2005
Greenville University
Cecelia Ulmer
Acting: Stanislavski
2000 - 2005
Greenville University, Greenville, IL, USA
Bachelor of Arts
Communication: Theatre
2000 - 2002
Greenville University
Vocal Performance
Music

Skills & Attributes

Shoe Size
5
Clothing Size
Female - 6
Waist
67cm
Neck
33cm
Bra Size
D
Bust
86cm
Hip
92cm
Natural Accent
American
Disability
ADHD
Accents
American Standard, Brooklyn, Southern, English, Mid Western, West Coast American, Irish, French, Cockney, Australian, South Western
Languages
English
Hair Length
Collar
Hair Style
Straight, Wavy, Curly
Instrumental
String
Dance
Country
Singing
Musical Theatre, Choir, Folk, Pop, Show, Contemporary, Rock, Jazz, Blues, Country & Western
Singing Range
Alto, Mezzo Soprano, Soprano
Sport
Boxing, Fencing, Basketball, Pilates, Aerobics, Yoga, Athletics, Table Tennis, Snow Skiing, Tennis, Archery, Ice Skating, Roller Blading
Circus
Stage Combat
Drivers Licences
Car
Model Work Types
Promotional, Commercial, Hair, Teeth, Body, Feet
Professional Skills
Actor, Production Manager, Commercial Talent, Corporate, Director, Intimacy Coordinator, Model, Musical Theatre, Presenter, Prof. Singer, Specialist Performer, Stand-up Comedian, Voice Artist, Writer, Producer, Singer

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Natural Accent: Midwest USA. Dual Citizen: USA/NZ Actor, Director, American Dialect Coach, Producer Currently: Assistant Director and American Dialect Coach for Melbourne Shakespeare Company's The Whale. WINS: Best Theatre/Physical Theatre - Wk 1. Romeo & Juliet. Adelaide Fringe 2024 Best Director/Best Music Video Take It Easy Top of the South Film Festival Excellence Award A Midsummer Night's Drm. Dunedin Fringe 2022 Best Film Sleep No More Top of the South Film Festival Best Actress Down to the Wire NZ 48 Hour Film Festival Best Film Down to the Wire NZ 48 Hour Film Festival Best Script Down to the Wire NZ 48 Hour Film Festival Best Film The Silent Man NZ 48 Hour Film Festival Best Actress The Ex NZ 48 Hour Film Festival Best Film The Ex NZ 48 Hour Film Festival Most Inspiring Teacher Award The Generous Player (wrkshop) NZ Improv Festival First Runner Up (FILM). D.O.C. Force - Death Island NZ 48 Hour Film Festival AWARDS NOMINATIONS: Best Actress. Sleep No More Top of the South Film Festival Best Film Sleep No More Top of the South Film Festival Best Performer DOC Force: Death Island NZ 48 Hour Film Festival Best Film DOC Force: Death Island NZ 48 Hour Film Festival Outstanding Visiting Production Medea (Solo Show) Dunedin Theatre Awards Best Theatre Medea (Solo Show) Dunedin Fringe Awards Best Film The Spares NZ 48 Hour Film Festival Best Film Windows NZ 48 Hour Film Festival Best Film Down 2 the Wire NZ 48 Hour Film Festival Best Actress Down 2 the Wire NZ 48 Hour Film Festival Best Actress The Silent Man NZ 48 Hour Film Festival Best Film The Silent Man NZ 48 Hour Film Festival Best Script Hot Chocolate & Trail’s End Nelson Fringe Festival Finalist Change Maker Award Eelco Boswijk Civic Awards Shortlisted Steve Brauniaus Writer’s Awrd LOVE/LIFE (play)