The Druid Ensemble is a core group of freelance actors who work closely with Druid to shape the future direction of the company’s work.
One of the world's great acting ensembles
A permanent Druid Ensemble was announced in 2013 and they remain at the centre of the company's creativity. The Ensemble meet regularly providing creative input to Druid’s artistic programme, through research and development of potential projects, and ensuring continuity across future programming.
The company’s acclaimed production of Waiting for Godot stemmed from the Druid Ensemble and is testament to the shared commitment of both the company and the ensemble in investigating new creative possibilities.
Marie co-founded Druid in 1975 and has appeared in numerous productions including Three Short Comedies by Seán O'Casey, Endgame, The Seagull, Epiphany, DruidShakespeare: Richard III, Sive, DruidShakespeare: Richard II, Henry IV (Pts 1 & 2), Henry V, Brigit, Bailegangaire, The Colleen Bawn, DruidMurphy - Plays by Tom Murphy, The Cripple of Inishmaan, Long Day’s Journey Into Night, DruidSynge and The Beauty Queen of Leenane, The Playboy of the Western World.
Derbhle's Druid credits include The Cherry Orchard, DruidShakespeare: Richard II, Henry IV (Pts 1 & 2), Henry V, The Silver Tassie, The Playboy of the Western World, Sive, The Good Father, Gaslight.
Garrett has performed with Druid in numerous productions including DruidO'Casey, The Cavalcaders, The Cherry Orchard, DruidShakespeare: Richard III, Furniture, Waiting for Godot, DruidShakespeare: Richard II, Henry IV (Pts 1 & 2), Henry V, DruidMurphy – Plays by Tom Murphy, The Silver Tassie, The Walworth Farce, The Year of the Hiker.
Aaron has performed in many Druid productions over the years, including Endgame, DruidO'Casey, Three Short Comedies by Seán O'Casey, The Cherry Orchard, Epiphany, DruidShakespeare: Richard III, The Beauty Queen of Leenane, Waiting for Godot, DruidShakespeare: Richard II, Henry IV (Pts 1 & 2), Henry V, The Colleen Bawn, DruidMurphy – Plays by Tom Murphy, The Silver Tassie, Penelope, The Playboy of the Western World, The Cripple of Inishmaan, Empress of India, The Year of the Hiker, The Walworth Farce, DruidSynge.
Rory has performed with Druid in numerous productions including Endgame, DruidO'Casey, Three Short Comedies by Seán O'Casey, The Cherry Orchard, Epiphany, Furniture, DruidShakespeare: Richard III, Shelter, Waiting for Godot, DruidShakespeare: Richard II, Henry IV (Pts 1 & 2), Henry V, The Colleen Bawn, DruidMurphy – Plays by Tom Murphy.
Aisling has performed with Druid in numerous productions including The Beauty Queen of Leenane, Big Maggie (2016), DruidShakespeare: Richard II, Henry IV (Pts 1 & 2), Henry V, Bailegangaire, The Colleen Bawn, Big Maggie, The Playboy of the Western World (Irish Tour).
Marty Rea has performed with Druid in numerous productions including The House, DruidO'Casey, Three Short Comedies by Seán O'Casey, The Seagull, The Cherry Orchard, The Beacon, Epiphany, King of the Castle, The Beauty Queen of Leenane, Waiting for Godot, DruidShakespeare: Richard II, Henry IV (Pts 1 & 2), Henry V, Brigit, Be Infants In Evil, The Colleen Bawn, DruidMurphy – Plays by Tom Murphy.
