After decades abroad, Shane returns to a multicultural Ireland he barely recognises. But he discovers surprising links: an unknown daughter, a black teenage grandson trying to define his identity, and gangland figures threatening the boy’s future.
Can he protect this grandson who is unaware of his existence and can they both find ways to feel they truly belong here?
Donna plays the role of ‘Biology Teacher’ in September Says
Ariane Labed’s arresting directorial debut tells the story of two bonded siblings who have created their own world in which only they can reside — a universe which is increasingly enrapturing and troubling for the audience. September Says captures the fragility of adolescence with a preciseness and intimacy, brought to life by performances from Mia Tharia and Pascale Kann, assisted by Rakhee Thakrar as the single mother who loves them both but cannot fully enter the private sanctum of their sisterhood. Shifting from a character study into something more mysterious and haunting, September Says establishes its peculiar, arresting tone from the start….
Tim Grierson, Screen Daily Review
An Táin Arts Centre and Quintessence Theatre proudly present: Belfast Girls By Jaki McCarrick
“We have this one an’ only chance. An ‘in all the kingdom of Ireland aren’t we – us women – aren’t we damned lucky to be getting out of it?”
Escaping the Famine in 1850 five fierce young women board the Inchinnan in Belfast in hope of a new, better life in Australia. But confined in close quarters in the belly of the ship on a tumultuous sea journey as they sail away from their homeland secrets are revealed, enemies made, and it becomes clear that no matter where they go, there is no escaping the dark pasts they carry with them…
In the Irish premiere of this new drama by award-winning Dundalk playwright Jaki McCarrick, An Táin Arts Centre and Quintessence Theatre bring their unique physical ensemble style to McCarrick’s gripping story, exploring urgent, current questions around classism, patriarchy, and the ripple effects of colonialism through a powerful historical play based on true stories.
Donna plays the lead role of ‘Judith Noone’ in Belfast Girls. Directed by Anna Simpson from Quintessence Theatre.
Donna is an Irish voice over artist who has voiced roles for animation, video games, audiobooks, radio plays and commercials.
Donna narrates the Virgin Media documentary ‘The Story of Water’.
Donna voices the role of ‘Mum’ in Cartoon Saloon’s pre-school animation ‘Silly Sundays’. Currently viewable on RTE Player and Cartoonito worldwide.
'Magnificently narrated.'
'Read it in two sittings, loved it. Especially enjoyed the reader who was quite superb.'
'The reader, who can easily ruin a book, had a warm and mellifluous voice that connected the interwoven lives with the thread of the tones of her voice.'
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