Aaron Monaghan

Aaron Monaghan is an Irish actor who has made a name for himself on both stage and screen. Born in County Cavan, Ireland, Monaghan grew up with a passion for acting and went on to study at the Samuel Beckett Centre at Trinity College Dublin.

Monaghan's first major role came in 2003 when he starred in the Druid Theatre Company's production of The Playboy of the Western World. He received critical acclaim for his performance and was subsequently cast in a number of other productions with the company, including The Cripple of Inishmaan and The Walworth Farce.
In 2011, Monaghan made his Broadway debut in the critically acclaimed production of The Beauty Queen of Leenane. He played the role of Ray Dooley, a young man who becomes embroiled in the dysfunctional relationships of the play's central characters. Monaghan's performance was praised by critics, with The New York Times describing him as "terrifically funny and touching."
After his success on Broadway, Monaghan continued to work in both theatre and film. He appeared in the 2012 film Stella Days, which tells the story of a priest who tries to establish a cinema in a small Irish town. Monaghan played the role of Brendan, a local man who becomes involved in the project.
Monaghan also continued to work with the Druid Theatre Company, appearing in productions of The Colleen Bawn and The Silver Tassie. In 2016, he starred in the company's production of Waiting for Godot, playing the role of Estragon opposite Marty Rea's Vladimir. The production received rave reviews and Monaghan's performance was singled out for particular praise.
In addition to his work on stage and screen, Monaghan is also an accomplished musician. He plays the guitar and sings, and has performed in a number of musical productions, including The Last Days of Judas Iscariot and The Lonesome West.