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[West End, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
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[Off-Broadway, 2015]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Lighting Designer

Sinead Mckenna Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Lighting Design in a Musical

Sinéad McKenna, Improbable Frequency

Sinead Mckenna News


REVIEW: Thomas Bernhard's THE PRESIDENT Retains A Resonance In The 21st Century


Sydney Theatre Company and Gate Theatre’s-production of Thomas Bernhard’s THE PRESIDENT arrives in Sydney following it’s Dublin season.  Directed by Gate’s Tom Creed, the political satire, translated by Gitta Honegger, from 1975 retains a relevance in the contemporary world of leaders that forget they govern democracies and are elected to serve the people.

Hugo Weaving Will Lead THE PRESIDENT at Sydney Theatre Company in April


A co-production between Sydney Theatre Company and Gate Theatre Dublin will see international screen star Hugo Weaving return to the stage alongside one of Ireland’s greatest actors, Olwen Fouéré, in a new adaptation of Thomas Bernhard’s The President.

New Opera ELSEWHERE Comes to Cork Opera House in April


Elsewhere is headed to Cork Opera House in April. The performance is set for 17 April.

Winners Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Ireland Awards


Winners have been announced for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Ireland Awards! See who was selected audience favorite in Ireland! Winners include Gate Theatre Dublin, Grand Opera House, Belfast and more.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Ireland Awards; Voting Ends 12/31


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Ireland Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Ireland Awards; FUN HOME, AGREEMENT, Lyric Theatre, Belfast & More Lead!


There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Ireland Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Ireland Awards; GOOD VIBRATIONS, AGREEMENT, Lyric Theatre, Belfast & More Lead!


It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Ireland Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Spoleto Festival Tickets Go On Sale Tuesday at 10am


As tickets to America’s premier performing arts festival go on sale to the public today at 10:00am EST, Spoleto Festival USA is revealing the final major piece of its 2022 season. With 14 performances spanning the length of the Festival, The Approach receives its US premiere in the historic Dock Street Theatre in downtown Charleston.

Irish Rep Will Stream ANGELA'S ASHES: THE MUSICAL Next Month


Angela's Ashes will be available on demand through Wednesday September 22, 2021. Learn more about the performance and how to get tickets here!

St. Ann's Warehouse and Landmark Productions Livestream Performances Of Mark O'Rowe's THE APPROACH


St. Ann's Warehouse, Landmark Productions, and Project Arts Centre present Mark O'Rowe's enigmatic play The Approach, live-streamed from the Project Arts Centre stage in Dublin (January 21, 23, & 24) and then offered on-demand for a limited time only (January 25-31).

BWW Review: ASKING FOR IT, The REP Birmingham


Louise O'Neill's award-winning 2015 novel, Asking For It, has been adapted for the stage by playwright, Meadhbh McHugh, and received its UK premiere at The REP Birmingham last night, following great success in its country of origin in 2018.

BWW Review: MAZ & BRICKS at 59E59 Theaters Captivates-Two Individuals Meet in the Midst of Social Change


Ireland's leading new play company Fishamble returns to 59E59 Theaters with the US premiere of Maz and Bricks, a must-see two hander. The play is written by Eva O'Connor, directed by Jim Culleton, and stars the playwright, Eva O'Connor along with Ciaran O'Brien.

59E59 Theaters to Present US Premiere of MAZ AND BRICKS


59E59 Theaters (Val Day, Artistic Director; Brian Beirne, Managing Director) will welcome the return of Ireland's leading new play company Fishamble: The New Play Company with the US premiere of MAZ AND BRICKS, written by Eva O'Connor and directed by Jim Culleton. Part of Origin's 1st Irish, MAZ AND BRICKS begins performances on Tuesday, January 7 for a limited engagement through Sunday, February 2.

Abbey Theatre Announces Winter Season


Directors of the Abbey Theatre, Graham McLaren and Neil Murray, today announced two productions set to delight audiences this winter. The first, a major new Abbey Theatre production, from the Irish canon, of Drama at Inish; followed by Collapsing Horse's A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings, a magical show for all the family.

Full Casting Announced For UK Premiere Of ANGELA'S ASHES - THE MUSICAL At Croydon Fairfield Halls


The critically acclaimed Irish production of Angela's Ashes - The Musical will make its UK premiere this autumn, playing the Ashcroft Theatre at Croydon's Fairfield Halls from Tuesday 24 September - Saturday 5 October, with a press night on Wednesday 25 September.

Casting Announced For The World Premiere of ASKING FOR IT By Louise O'Neill


Today casting details were announced for the much anticipated world premiere production of Asking for It by Louise O'Neill produced by Landmark Productions and the Everyman and co-commissioned by the Abbey Theatre. This world premiere production will open at the Everyman as part of Cork Midsummer Festival on 15 June.

World Premiere Of Louise O'Neill's ASKING FOR IT Set For The Everyman Stage 2018


It was announced today that the world premiere production of Asking for It by Louise O'Neill will be performed on the Abbey stage next November. This much anticipated production is produced by Landmark Productions and the Everyman and co-commissioned by the Abbey Theatre. Conceived as a large-scale, technically ambitious production, it will be adapted for stage by Meadhbh McHugh in a collaboration with Annabelle Comyn, who also directs. The creative team also includes set designer Paul O'Mahony; lighting designer Sinead McKenna; sound designer Philip Stewart. Tickets for both venues are on sale now.

NIVELLI'S WAR, Inspired by True Story of Magician Herbert Levin, to Appear at New Victory Theater


???????Nivelli's War, inspired by the true story of "The Magician of the Holocaust" is a brand new play about an unlikely friendship forged in the aftermath of World War II. Following its three-week run at the Lyric Theatre in Belfast, Nivelli's War will make its U.S. and Off-Broadway Premiere at The New Victory Theater from April 28 to May 11, 2017.

Photo Coverage: Irish Repertory Theatre Celebrates Opening Night of QUIETLY


Irish Repertory Theatre, in association with The Public Theater, presents the US premiere of theAbbey Theatre's production of QUIETLY. Written by Owen McCafferty and directed by Jimmy Fay, previews began July 20, at Irish Rep Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) with opening night  last night, July 28, 2016. QUIETLY plays a limited engagement through September 11, 2016.

BWW REVIEW: THERE'S HOPE AND FUTILITY IN 'WAITING FOR GODOT'


The wonderful trick of the Gare St Lazare Players of Ireland's mesmerizing production of Samuel Beckett's classic WAITING FOR GODOT (at ArtsEmerson in Boston through this weekend only) is that it inspires hope even as it suggests life is hopeless.

Sinead Mckenna FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Sinead Mckenna been nominated for?

Sinead Mckenna has been nominated for Outstanding Lighting Design in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Improbable Frequency."

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