Clare O'Malley is an Irish actor, singer and songwriter.
Clare O’Malley is an Irish performer and songwriter whose work spans theatre, film, and music. She has originated roles in new plays and musicals in both Ireland and the U.S., with credits including Ireland’s National Theatre, The Abbey, Eurovision in Azerbaijan, and New York’s Irish Repertory Theatre (The Plough and the Stars, Pumpgirl, The Dead 1904, Philadelphia, Here I Come!). Rooted in her Irish heritage and shaped by years of theatrical and musical storytelling, Clare brings a fresh, honest voice to every project and a love of collaboration. Her film and TV credits include Creed, Distemper, and Benighted Entries. In 2025, she released her debut EP featuring the double single ‘New Heights’ and ‘Little Weirdo’, now streaming everywhere.
“Clare O’Malley delivers one of the most astonishing performances I’ve seen this year”
“Ms O’Malley’s performance is but one of countless great things about this production.”
Recent Performances
'Agnes Mundy in ‘Dancing at Lughnasa' directed by Joe Dowling at Asolo Repertory Theatre , FL.
Originating the role of ‘Margo’ in the brand new Irish musical ‘JILTED’ in New York City at 54 Below.
Music
Prees for “Little Weirdo” & “New Heights”
Theatre
‘Philadelphia, Here I Come!’ Irish Repertory Theater, Off Broadway 2024
Clare O’Malley has originated roles in critically acclaimed productions from Dublin to New York City. In Ireland, she has performed at The Abbey Theatre, The Gate, The Gaiety, The Olympia, Smock Alley, and more (see full credits at Playography IRE). Off Broadway Clare has played major roles such as Nora Clitheroe in The Plough and the Stars and Sinéad in Pumpgirl, U.S. regional highlights include Nina in Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Beth Halloway in Something Wicked This Way Comes, Joan in Saint Joan, and her personal favourite — the title role in the U.S. premiere of Hetty Feather. Please reach out for a full CV.
Dancing at Lughnasa, Asolo Repertory Theatre
The Plough and the Stars
PumpGirl
Saint Joan
PumpGirl
Saint Joan
The Dead, The Abbey
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
Parcel From America
Hetty Feather
The Last Summer
Bewley’s Cafe Cabaret
Transatlantic Living, Solo Show
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