About the ICC

Rosalind is a Professional Playwright, Theatre Director and Producer, she is also a producer of Irish arts festivals and events, including the acclaimed festival ‘A Sense Of Ireland’ at The Riverside Studios. From 1995 she was the Irish Centre’s founding Artistic Director. She left in 2009 to pursue her theatrical career. She now serves as our Culture Director.

Rosalind has her own theatre company ‘Irish Repertory Theatre and Film Co. UK’. She has scripted and directed many new Irish plays including the hit show ‘Dance Hall Days’ at The Riverside Studios. She has also directed many plays by Ireland’s leading playwrights, Brian Friel, J.M. Synge and John B. Keane. Rosalind currently facilitates drama workshops for Older Irish Women (aged 55 plus;) and for young aspiring Irish actors. She established the ‘Older Irish Women’s Drama Workshop’ and also Act Your Age, Drama, which creates new community plays with older people. Rosalind said 'It's great to be part of this new and exciting phase of the Irish Cultural Centre - and it's an honour to have the opportunity to be part of The ICC Board and to play a role in creating a centre for the Irish Community, full of creative and cultural possibilities’.

William is from Bangor, Co. Down, graduating from the University of Glasgow with a degree in History and Theatre, and a Master's degree from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Classical and Contemporary Acting. From his studies and personal interests, William has gained valuable experience in events management and marketing having performed and worked with many theatre and film companies, most notably Shakespeare's Globe, London and Bard in the Botanics, Glasgow.

He also launched his own theatre company 'Now What Theatre' which toured the UK and the USA, gaining fantastic reviews and winning multiple awards, such as 'Best of the Fringe' at Capital Fringe, Washington DC, and 'Critics' and 'Audience Choice' Awards, Portland Fringe. William took a year out from the world of arts and became the assistant manager of a successful children's education company in London. He is very excited to be a part of the Irish Cultural Centre's management team, and believes it is the perfect role, allowing him to blend his passions of arts, history, and Irish culture into one.

Ruby Kearney is a Visual and Performance Artist and Singer from East London, whose family is from Clare and Limerick. She graduated from Rose Bruford College with a first in European Theatre Arts in 2021. From her studies and personal creative endeavours, she has gained valuable experience in Theatre Making, Project Management and Creative Assisting. Having performed and worked with notable companies and directors such as Divadlo Continuo in the Czech Republic, Lara Roberts and the Blue Elephant Theatre, she has refined her skills in producing and assisting a range of events and performances.

Ruby is also passionate about music and writing, and her Irish Heritage has great influence on the art she creates. Working at the ICC is exciting and inspiring for Ruby, as it is a place where she can combine her skills in assisting events and productions with her passion for connecting and communicating with people from her family’s culture. Through working at the ICC, she hopes to help bring a taste of Ireland’s creativity and heart to members of the Irish Diaspora in London, and anyone who is interested and intrigued by what Irish Culture has to offer.

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