10 questions for Eilish Rafferty

We ask our visiting artists to tell us a little bit about themselves. We hope that these short questionnaires will reveal something that you didn't know or expect about them.

Eilish Rafferty hails from Naas, County Kildare, and is a founding member of Nomad Players. She has a real passion for stage acting and has already made her mark on various Irish stages.

But really, who is Eilish Raffety ? Her answers to our quickfire questionnaire might surprise you!

Q- Tell us about yourself

A- My name is Eilish Rafferty. I'm an actress from Naas, County Kildare, and I am performing the part of Woman in Laughing Wild by Christopher Durang, which will be at the Birr Theatre and Arts Centre on 22nd February.

Q- What will you play in Birr?

A- I'm playing the part of Woman.

Q- Who is your biggest influence?

A- Wow. That's a big question. For stage, I think my biggest influence is people. Just other people, watching. I love watching people, watching their reactions in real life. Because that's what I've got to do. You know, I've got to translate that on stage as a character.

Q- Describe yourself as a 10-year-old.

A- Ten year old me. She's very good, she's a good girl. The eldest daughter. Two younger sisters to look after. Bit of a dreamer. Spent a lot of time in my interior world.

Q- What’s your best on stage memory?

A- Oh, I really enjoy being on stage when I don't have any lines to say. It's the best feeling because you can be just 100% fully there and you're listening and watching, reacting. I love those moments.

Q- What’s your worst on stage memory?

A- Worst onstage memory. I don't really have any bad memories, I think. Yeah, I've forgotten lines. I've dried, but, you know, I've learned to just breathe through it and relax and I find my way.

Q- Where are you at your happiest?

A- Drinking coffee with friends, or wine.

Q- What’s your favourite colour?

A- Oh, green..

Q- What’s the last book you enjoyed?

A- I'm reading The Bee Sting at the moment. It's really good.

Q- What's the last Play or Film that you enjoyed?

A- The last film I saw was A Complete Unknown. It was excellent.

Q- What’s your favourite song of all time?

A- Oh, that's too hard. In terms of getting out onto the dancefloor, Groove Is In The Heart by Dee-Lite. Works every time.

Eilish Rafferty will be on our stage in the Hilarious Comedy "Laughing Wild" Saturday, 22 February from 8pm.

Tickets available online here or through our box office : 057 9122911