SHAUN BLANEY
Shaun is one of Northern Ireland's most prolific performers for stage and screen. A drama graduate from Queen's University Belfast, he's enjoyed a ten year career spanning theatre, film, television and radio.
Shaun applies his craft to a wide range of disciplines, from experimental theatre for children with special needs to farcical stage comedies and television dramas, taking an entrepreneurial approach to the business. His work in independent film, mostly recently his co-created web series Farr (for RTE Ireland) earned numerous awards in the US and home in the UK, including 2 best performance awards for Shaun's portrayal of the lead character Michael Gallagher.
2018 has seen the return of two previous sellout shows, including stage comedy Three's a Shroud in the Waterfront Hall Belfast, and the acclaimed The man who fell to pieces (Tinderbox theatre company) in which Shaun will play the leading role of John, a man struggling with depression and mental health.
Shaun has recently appeared in London in the UK premiere of Ana Nogueria's acclaimed Off-Broadway show Empathritrax, directed by Dan Seth, and last year his one man show Comet made it's London debut in the King's Head Theatre.
Shaun applies his craft to a wide range of disciplines, from experimental theatre for children with special needs to farcical stage comedies and television dramas, taking an entrepreneurial approach to the business. His work in independent film, mostly recently his co-created web series Farr (for RTE Ireland) earned numerous awards in the US and home in the UK, including 2 best performance awards for Shaun's portrayal of the lead character Michael Gallagher.
2018 has seen the return of two previous sellout shows, including stage comedy Three's a Shroud in the Waterfront Hall Belfast, and the acclaimed The man who fell to pieces (Tinderbox theatre company) in which Shaun will play the leading role of John, a man struggling with depression and mental health.
Shaun has recently appeared in London in the UK premiere of Ana Nogueria's acclaimed Off-Broadway show Empathritrax, directed by Dan Seth, and last year his one man show Comet made it's London debut in the King's Head Theatre.
Reviews from The Man Who Fell To Pieces at The Crescent, Belfast
Blaney tells John's story and reveals his pain and feelings through a very unique performance. His physicality - from his face through his limbs to his torso and his legs - brings to life the character of John as he is pulled apart and falls to pieces. It's remarkable to watch, and his deliberately hesitant monologues from the side of the stage guarantee the audience's empathy. (alaninbelfast.com)
Shaun Blaney delivers a sincere, intensely physical central performance, which at times is almost too painful to watch. This challenging role alternates between narrator and protagonist, the switches marked by Katie Richardson’s multi-layered soundscape, which burrows deep under the skin and into the consciousness. (The Even Hand)
Blaney, affectingly unhinged and contorted in a well-controlled performance, credibly guides us to a nervous breakdown. (The Stage)
Shaun Blaney delivers a sincere, intensely physical central performance, which at times is almost too painful to watch. This challenging role alternates between narrator and protagonist, the switches marked by Katie Richardson’s multi-layered soundscape, which burrows deep under the skin and into the consciousness. (The Even Hand)
Blaney, affectingly unhinged and contorted in a well-controlled performance, credibly guides us to a nervous breakdown. (The Stage)
Reviews from Three's a Shroud at The Belfast Waterfront
A special mention to Shaun Blaney for his acting out of famous movie scenes from ‘The Godfather’ to ‘Scarface’ whilst preparing bodies – it’s genius, and perhaps worth a play in itself. - (Belfast Media Group)
Blaney' monologues were a highlight of the show. Well crafted and delivered with zeal (Belfast Telegraph)
I hadn’t noticed on first viewing the talents of Blaney. Yes, his Basil with his love of mafia films is brilliant but he’s beyond that. The marvellous scene of local hero Gusty Stitt’s ‘Celebration of Life’ is one triumph. Another fleeting character is the drunk fella with the pizza; probably the best case of someone sober playing the plastered since Richard E Grant’s Withnail. (Culture Hub Magazine)
Blaney' monologues were a highlight of the show. Well crafted and delivered with zeal (Belfast Telegraph)
I hadn’t noticed on first viewing the talents of Blaney. Yes, his Basil with his love of mafia films is brilliant but he’s beyond that. The marvellous scene of local hero Gusty Stitt’s ‘Celebration of Life’ is one triumph. Another fleeting character is the drunk fella with the pizza; probably the best case of someone sober playing the plastered since Richard E Grant’s Withnail. (Culture Hub Magazine)
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