Actor.
Poet.
Theatre Maker.
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Saoirse Wadding-Hayes is an Irish actor, currently based in the sunny South East.
She studied acting at the Wooden O Theatre School in Kinsale, Cork, before going on to get a BA (Hons) Media & Performance degree in University of Salford, Manchester.
She also writes poetry, and has been published in several journals. In her spare time, she likes to garden, and take her cats for walks.
Credit: John Allen
Credit: John Allen
Credit: John Allen
Recent Roles
- (2023) Leslie de Barra – Scealta Gra na hEireann – TG4/Bo Media (TV) – dir. Patrick O’Shea
- (2020) Stephanie – 6 Minutes to Midnight – RSVP (Stage) – dir. Yvonne Coughlan
- (2019) Beetle Trousers – Sisters of the Midnight Berries – Salford Theatre Company (Stage) – dir. Roni Ellis
- (2019) Sophia – It’s OK – Discrete Productions (Short Film) – dir. Matthew Woodcock
- (2019) Shona – Just Business – DMR Productions (Short Film) – dir. Thomas McCullough
Performance Shots
Saoirse was part of the award-winning Manchester production of David Greig’s ‘The Suppliant Women’ in 2017.
Qualifications
- BA (Hons) Media & Performance — 1st / / University of Salford, Manchester UK
- Classical Acting — Distinction / / Wooden O Theatre School, Cork IRE
Additional Training
- Prop Making and Set Decoration / / Odyssey Studios, Limerick IRE
- Physical Theatre @ Northern Theatre Laboratory / / Animikii Theatre, Manchester UK
- SAFEPASS Workplace Safety Training (Valid to 02.27) / / SOLAS/WWETB, Wexford IRE
Writing
Ghost Light (2019) is a one-woman show written, performed, and produced by Saoirse Wadding-Hayes. The play was created in association with University of Salford as part of the Practical Research Project in Saoirse’s final year.
The show was professionally shot by Rachael Stirrup, and edited by Saoirse Wadding-Hayes.
An Actor’s Life For Me: Saoirse’s Blog
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Scéalta Grá na hÉireann // Blog 04.09.23
In which I attend the launch party for series two of Scéalta Grá na hÉireann
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Theatre Forum, Here I Come! // Blog 29.05.23
Tomorrow is the first day of the 2023 Theatre Forum Conference in Waterford, and I couldn’t be more excited (or nervous) to meet everyone! A massive thank you to Wexford Arts Council for awarding me the bursary that’s the only reason I can afford to go. And an even bigger than you to Elizabeth Whyte…
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A Great BIG Update // 15.11.24
Hello friends! It’s been a long time since I updated this blog. And that is because there has been an awful lot brewing behind the scenes! I have been in the process of starting my own production company, and tomorrow (Sat 16th Nov) Inclination Productions will be launching our first run of classes. At Inclination…
Poetry
In addition to her theatre work, Saoirse is also a prolific poet. She has been published in several Irish poetry journals, some of which you can purchase from the Red Books website. She’s currently working on a performance project that would bring her poetry to the stage.
The Ones That Stay Once, when I was spiraling And the dark was closing in, I made a list of those that cared for me Despite my constant sin. Your names were at the very top Of that list I wrote, Though it had been so many months Since we last had spoke. I have been made of doubt and soil, Molasses for my blood. Crushed by the weight of everything, But still I understood: I could wander far and near, Disowned by all I meet, And still turn up upon your door To rest my weary feet. I am not good, I am not kind, I am not worth your time. But I know in your eyes I am beloved, As you ever shall be in mine. They say to love You must be seen, And that is an ordeal. But you have known me Effortlessly And by seeing made me real. Other friends have motivations, Other friends keep score, But you, my loves, Have but one thing that you have asked me for: Just myself, just as I am, No jewels or gems adorned. Just my hand to hold for warmth, Fingers interlaced with yours. [Published in Wexford Bohemian #4]
Doing all the dating things We're doing all the dating things Without stating our intentions Crafting spotify playlists Like old lovers made mixed tapes Confessing our feelings Through song lyrics Never quite Saying what we mean Inching towards a truth We think we might already know Our hearts like Binary stars Falling into orbit Around each other We have a song now We sing it Back and forth In the quiet of the night In the stillness of the morning Soft voices Softer smiles We skipped the talking part Went straight to making love Making plans Slotting our lives together Slowly Tentatively Inches becoming miles Doing all the dating things Because talking's not our style [Published in Wexford Bohemian #3]
Behind the Scenes Nonsense
If you want to keep up with Saoirse’s day-to-day shenanigans, you can find her on social media @saoirselovesyou
Saoirse Wadding-Hayes | Actor, Poet, Theatre Maker 