Clare O'Malley

“Clare O’Malley delivers one of the most astonishing performances I’ve seen this year”

“Jose Solís for the New York Times”

“Ms O’Malley’s performance is but one of countless great things about this production.”

“Wall Street Journal”

Recent Performances‍ ‍

Agnes Mundy in Dancing at Lughnasa directed by Joe Dowling, Asolo Repertory Theatre, FL

Performing at The Lyric Theatre Belfast, with Duke Special

Clare O'Malley is an internationally acclaimed Irish actress and songwriter whose career spans major stage and screen productions across Europe and the United States.
She recently starred as Agnes Mundy in the 2025 production of Dancing at Lughnasa, directed by Joe Dowling at Asolo Repertory Theatre. A formidable presence on both sides of the Atlantic, Clare’s New York stage credits include Philadelphia, Here I Come!, The Plough and the Stars, and Pumpgirl—a performance praised by The New York Times as "one of the year's most astonishing." In her native Ireland, she has graced the stages of the nation's most prestigious venues, including The Abbey Theatre, The Gate Theatre, and The Gaiety.
On screen, Clare has established a strong international footprint with credits including Creed (MGM), Distemper, and Isolathuns.
As a multi-hyphenate creator and musician, she wrote and performed the Off-Broadway solo show Transatlantic Living and has performed on the Eurovision stage in Baku, Azerbaijan. Her debut EP, New Heights (2025), alongside her single The Collector, are available on Spotify, iTunes, and all major streaming platforms.
The granddaughter of poet Thomas Kinsella and Lyric Theatre Belfast founder Mary O'Malley, Clare carries forward a profound theatrical and literary legacy.

Music

**Debut EP New Heights 2025**

APPLE MUSIC

AMAZON MUSIC

Nollaig Irish Christmas Album, 2025

Debut Single "The Collector" (Official Music Video)

Theatre

Clare O’Malley has originated roles and starred in critically acclaimed productions from Dublin to New York City. She most recently played Agnes Mundy in Dancing at Lughnasa, directed by Joe Dowling at Asolo Repertory Theatre.

Ireland & UK In her native Ireland, Clare has graced the stages of the nation’s most prestigious venues, including The Abbey Theatre, The Gate Theatre, The Gaiety, The Olympia, and Smock Alley.

New York & Off-Broadway Clare's Off-Broadway credits include Katie Doogan in Philadelphia, Here I Come!, Nora Clitheroe in The Plough and the Stars and Sinéad in Pumpgirl—a performance praised by The New York Times as "one of the year's most astonishing.”

‘Philadelphia, Here I Come!’ Irish Repertory Theater, 2024, Off Broadway

U.S. Regional Highlights from across the United States include Joan in Saint Joan, Nina in Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Beth Halloway in Something Wicked This Way Comes, and a personal favorite: the title role in the U.S. premiere of Hetty Feather.

Irish Roles Originated : Playography IRE