QUEERS OF THE ROUND TABLE
A CONVERSATION BETWEEN ACTORS
Saturday 30.08 at 12:00
St. Peters - Free
Join us for an exclusive roundtable talk with leading queer actors as they discuss their experiences on and off set, the state of queer representation in film, and the future of queer storytelling in Ireland. This candid conversation will explore the challenges, breakthroughs, and hopes for a more inclusive industry.
Featuring: Oklan, Úna Ní Bhriain, Ells Mooney
Hosted by: Aoife Commons
Aoife Commons (she/her)
Aoife Commons is an Irish actress born on January 13, 1997 and raised in Newtownmountkennedy Co. Wicklow, Ireland. She trained at Munster Technological University Cork School of Music studying (BA Hons) Theatre & Drama. She is an actress known for Dunsany Productions, Marauders as Abby (2022) and Unexpected Productions, Workout as Sara (2022)
Oklan (he/him)
Olkan is a versatile artist who has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry as an actor, director, dancer, and singer. Hailing from France, he began his acting career at the young age of 9 and quickly discovered his passion for the performing arts. With a background in musicals, Olkan has showcased his talents on stage and screen, captivating audiences with his dynamic performances. Currently based in Ireland, Olkan has expanded his repertoire to include writing and directing. He has penned a successful play and appeared in several movies, further solidifying his reputation as a multi-talented artist. Known for his charisma and stage presence, Olkan continues to push boundaries and challenge himself in his pursuit of artistic excellence. With a wealth of experience and a relentless drive to succeed, Olkan is poised to make a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.
Ells Mooney (he/him)
Ells started taking acting classes in 2008. He went on to study Performance at Liberties College and graduated in 2020. He continued his studies part time in Bow Street Academy completing their 6 month actor training course in 2023. Ells has also taken multiple screenwriting courses with Flying Turtle Productions and is hoping to work as a professional screenwriter alongside acting.
Úna Ní Bhriain (she/her)
Úna’s most recent stage credits include THE HARE, a new play by Clare Monnelly and Bob Kelly, for Once Off Productions, she will be returning to this role for the national tour in 2024; the role of Jennifer in HUMANS: A ROBOT MUSICAL, directed by Niall Cleary. Further credits include the role of Lucia in THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER directed by Sarah Jane Scaife & Raymond Keane for the Abbey Theatre; and the two-hander play THE SLEEP THAT REFUSED TO SETTLE, directed by Nial Cleary for Graffiti Theatre Co. Úna played Jennifer in HUMANS: A ROBOT MUSICAL by John McCarthy, directed by Niall Cleary for the Cork Midsummer Festival 2022. On screen Úna has most recently been seen as the lead, Meg, in DEBUTANTE directed by Kamila Dydyna. The short film was nominated for the Best Short Film Award at the 2022 Irish Film and Television Awards. Úna herself was nominated for Best Actor in a Female Role at the Richard Harris International Film Festival in 2021 for her role in DEBUTANTE.