Gemma Kane
Writing
Biography
Gemma is a graduate of the Gaiety School of Acting. She recently played the role of Tiger Lily & Liza in The Gate Theatre production of PETER PAN adapted by Roddy Doyle and directed by Ned Bennett. Recent stage credits include THE IMPROV DIARIES directed by Ali Fox at this year's Scene & Heard Festival, ANIMALS (a reimagining of Orwell's Animal Farm) directed by Louise White at the Dublin Theatre Festival, the role of Sarah in her own critically acclaimed play 48 directed by Claire Maguire for No Desserts Theatre Company, Guildenstern in HAMLET directed by Joe Dowling for the Gaiety School of Acting, THIS IS NOT A CULT directed by Robbie O'Raw for No Desserts Theatre Company, Joni in Ali Hardiman's ELECTRIC directed by Clare Maguire for ILA Productions, DISCO PIGS directed by Tracey Ryan for Reality Productions (Irish Times Theatre Awards Best Ensemble), Michelle in SWEET SENSATIONS directed by Teri Fitzgerald at Dublin Fringe Festival, STAND UP FOR BASTARDS directed by Veronica Dyas at the Abbey Theatre, and Angelica in THE WISE WOUND directed by Philip O'Doherty for Gonzo Theatre Company. Her screen credits include the role of Isla in Hallmark feature SCOTTISH AT HEART, the role of Linda in the feature film TWIG directed by Marian Quinn, Christine in short film COMMUNITY WATCH directed by Paudie Baggott, Netflix series VIKINGS: VALHALLA, Erica in her self-penned short THE REST IN JELLIES directed by Sean Clancy, Red in TV Series COLD COURAGE, TV series VIKINGS and short film THE WII FIT directed by Laura Way. Gemma is based in Dublin.
Known For
An intuitive young neurosurgeon discovers that she is the unlikely heir to a family of witches. As she grapples with her newfound powers, she must contend with a sinister presence that has haunted her family for generations.
Mayfair Witches
Two young Finnish women in London are drawn inexorably together via the Studio - a clandestine group dedicated to bringing justice to those beyond the law. But, as their battle against exploitation, violence and corporate greed intensifies, will the Studio's ends continue to justify its means?
Cold Courage
A playful exploration of underground responses to social mores in 1970s Ireland, told through a day in the life of two young women.
Young People of Ireland
When estranged siblings Lindsay and Brad travel to Scotland at Christmas to reunite with their mother Jo, a big family secret is revealed.
A Merry Scottish Christmas
A young Neighbourhood Watch officer must keep her community together amidst a series of grizzly local murders while flirting with the police officer assigned to the case.
Community Watch
Cigarette smoke fills the space between Erica and her Da as she prepares for another meeting with her caseworker. Her hope jar is rattled in the dole office, but two seven-year-olds manage to help her piece it back together.
The Rest in Jellies
A family gathers at the home of their grandfather on his last day. But their motives are rattled when they each discover everyone has a hidden agenda.