Performer Portfolio

Mary Condon O’Connor is a versatile Irish performer with expertise in physical theatre, musical theatre, puppetry, and voice acting. Trained at University College Cork and the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, she approaches every role with creativity and care. Whether animating a puppet, singing, or voicing a character, Mary strives to create engaging and heartfelt performances that resonate with audiences.

  • Bold, Queer & Political Performance

    Performed in Brighton FemFest (2024) and Southbank Scratch Night with Ineka Collective The Pleasure Chapters, centring feminist discourse and audience interaction.

    Collaborated with SoulSpire Arts on the women who cried for a year, staging raw, autobiographical material about mental health.

    Member of Campfire Theatre, creating LGBTQA+-led work that challenges norms (e.g., Kink in Their Armour).

    Watch Ineka Collective

  • Puppetry & Playful Engagement

    Toured schools with Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book (Little Angel Theatre), using puppetry to promote literacy and imaginative play.

    Performed historical workshops with Freshwater Theatre, bringing primary school curricula to life through interactive comedy.

    Completed Foundation Puppetry Training (Little Angel Theatre), specialising in object manipulation and child-centred storytelling.

    Read more about Charlie Cook Workshops

  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration

    Starred in The Navigator (Nenagh Children’s Film Festival, 2021), a short film merging physical theatre with cinematic storytelling.

    Voiced and sang in Women don’t burn fingers, an audio drama exploring queer history through music and folklore.

    Directed AIMS-nominated Legally Blonde (2020), showcasing versatility in musical theatre, stage management, and large-scale production.

    Listen to Women Don't Burn Fingers - Written by me!