DERRY GIRLS star hits Broadway

DERRY GIRLS star hits Broadway

DERRY GIRLS star hits Broadway

DERRY GIRLS sensation Saoirse-Monica Jackson is set to captivate New York audiences in her Off-Broadway debut this spring. The beloved actress, known for portraying Erin Quinn in the hit series, will headline the world premiere of IRISHTOWN at the Irish Repertory Theatre’s Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage, running April 2 to May 25, 2025, with an official opening on April 13.

This fresh comedy, penned by Ciara Elizabeth Smyth and directed by Nicola Murphy Dubey, delves into the chaotic world of a Dublin theatre company. As rehearsals progress, the cast grows increasingly concerned that their playwright has created something too experimental and insufficiently Irish. Taking matters into their own hands to restore authentic Irish elements, they inadvertently unleash theatrical mayhem.

Jackson won’t be alone on stage – the production boasts an impressive ensemble including Tony nominee Kate Burton of GREY’S ANATOMY fame, Angela Reed from HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, and Purgatory star Kevin Oliver Lynch, with Roger Clark contributing voiceover work.

The 31-year-old actress has been steadily building an impressive portfolio beyond her breakout role in Derry Girls. Her film credits include FINDING YOU, THE FLASH, and UPGRADED, while her television work recently expanded to include Netflix’s black comedy series THE DECAMERON alongside Zosia Mamet.

This limited Off-Broadway run represents an exciting new chapter for Jackson as she transitions from screen to stage, bringing her distinctive talent to New York’s vibrant theatre scene.

Saoirse-Monica Jackson in THE DECAMERON

Saoirse-Monica Jackson in THE DECAMERON

Saoirse-Monica Jackson in THE DECAMERON

DERRY GIRLS star Saoirse-Monica Jackson is back on our screens in THE DECAMERON. According to Netflix, the series depicts the ‘all-too-timely theme of class struggles in the season of a pandemic, as a cast of misfits try to outlast the bubonic plague pandemic in 1348 Florence’. Netflix has described Saoirse’s character Misia as a ‘co-dependent servant of Pampinea (Mamet). She adores her demanding master and derives much self-worth from pleasing her.’

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