Wake

Adam Matthews

Adam Matthews is a singer/songwriter and theatre performer from Dublin. On Dublin’s music scene he was front man with indie outfit The Late Fragments and is lead singer of musical duo PHOENO. Adam has played at music festivals and venues all over Ireland including the Abbey Theatre, Melbourne Festival and Electric Picnic Music and Arts Festival. He previously worked with THISISPOPBABY on I’m Your Man for the Dublin Theatre Festival & toured with their hit show RIOT.

Alma Kelliher

Alma is an award winning composer, sound designer and musician.She works with dance, theatre, film, music, circus and live art, always blurring the lines between music and sound design. She is a company artist with THISISPOPBABY, and created the music for their smash hit shows RIOT and WAKE. Favourite projects for stage include The Casement Project (Fearghus Ó Conchúir), Very Old Man With Enormous Wings (Dan Colley), riverrun (Olwen Fouéré – Irish Times Theatre Award winner Best Sound Design), and The Elephantom (National Theatre UK and West End). Alma has composed for numerous short films including Naked Lights (Jeda De Brí), The Island (Two Sparks), The Painted Man (Dan Colley), I Am Roger Casement (Dearbhla Walsh and Fearghus Ó Conchúir). She is an accomplished session musician, working with many of Ireland’s major acts including Lisa Hannigan, Bell X 1, The Coronas, Villagers and Moncrieff. She releases solo music as electro-folk act Lux Alma.

www.luxalmamusic.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QI_S3hAjOgo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E11HP2OHl9I

Cristian Emmanuel Dirocie

Cristian Emmanuel Dirocie, a Dominican-born dancer based in Dublin, has worked extensively with CoisCéim Dance Theatre, including on the live/VR production Francis Footwork and the BAI-funded film Breaking Brothers (Dublin International Film Festival, 2024). He performed in WAKE (2024–2025), produced by THISISPOPBABY and choreographed by Philip Connaughton, opening shows in Dublin, London, and Manchester. Cristian has also collaborated with choreographers John Scott (Vicinity of the Sun, Dancer from the Dance), Monica Muñoz (Up Close, Flip, Rolling), and Selma Daniel (Paper Plane, Outwall), touring Ireland extensively and leading school workshops. He worked with Junk Ensemble for Little Amal’s visit to Dublin. With a background in street dance, Cristian has won several international competitions and mentors youth dance groups nationwide. As an associate artist with Human Collective, his performance at the 2018 Dublin Fringe Festival was praised for its “flowing, electrical intensity.” In 2024, he received an Agility Award to begin developing his own choreography in 2025.

Damien Mullane

In a short space of time Damien Mullane has a musical CV that any veteran musician would be proud of. He has been described as a virtuoso with an avant-garde style of playing. Damien won numerous All-Ireland titles on both accordion and melodeon and began his professional career as the accordionist in the legendary Frankie Gavin’s band De Dannan.

Damien has toured extensively, performing as far afield as China, Australia, New Zealand, India and the U.S in some of the world’s most prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall, Slane Castle, The Electric Picnic, Radio City Music Hall, 3Arena and Glastonbury. He has performed for numerous high profile figures including US President Barack Obama and President Bill Clinton, Prince Albert of Monaco, former Irish president Mary Robinson and current Irish President, Michael D Higgins. Damien has also collaborated musically with the likes of Ronnie Wood (Rolling Stones), James Taylor, Bob Geldof, Sting (Police), Bill Whelan (Riverdance), to mention a few.

Emer Dineen

Emer Dineen / Duncan Disorderly is an award-winning theatre maker, actor and musician. Her work blends theatre, live music, comedy, and drag. Before training at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama she worked with the Royal Shakespeare Company and London International Theatre Festival. She recently wrote and performed in 0800 CUPID (Project Arts Centre, SOHO Theatre) and stars as Duncan Disorderly in WAKE (National Stadium, Sadlers Wells). Other recent credits include The Quare Fellow (The Abbey Theatre), and Modest (Kiln Theatre, UK tour). As a songwriter/vocalist with Hospital Records, Emer has toured internationally and has performed at Glastonbury Festival, the Royal Albert Hall, and the O2 Arena.

Gemma Kane

Gemma is a writer and actor from Dublin.

She has just performed in a sold out run of ‘Daddy Issues’ in Dublin Fringe 2026 and has recently wrapped on ‘KIN’ series 3 for AMC/RTE.

Gemma wrote and starred in ‘The Race’ which made its debut at Dublin International Film Festival and is currently making its way around the global festival circuit.

Other film credits include; Mayfair Witches S2, Twig and Hallmarks A Merry Scottish Christmas. Further theatre credits include The Gate Theatres Peter Pan, Dublin Theatre Festival Animals.

Gemma has recently been funded to write her next play ‘GINGERSHOT’.

Ghaliah Conroy

Ghaliah Conroy is an Irish/French Guianese dancer, singer, choreographer and actor based in Dublin.She graduated from Fontys Dance Academy (NL) with a Bachelor’s degree in Dance and Choreography. Ghaliah’s dance film ‘SUNKEN WORKS/don’t bite’ recently won the French Ministry of Culture award at the Cannes dance film festival. Ghaliah most recently performed in The Abbey Theatre’s productions of ‘visions’, ANU Theatre’s show ‘The Good Luck Club’, Malaprop’s ‘HOTHOUSE’ and ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ in the Bord Gais Theatre. She also premiered her solo dance show ‘SUNKEN WORKS’ in The Netherlands and then The Project Arts Centre as part of Live Collision.

Jade O'Connor

Jade O’Connor is an award-winning performer based in Dublin, trained on scholarship at Millennium Performing Arts College, London. She is a cast member of THISISPOPBABY’s WAKE, which premiered on the West End at Sadler’s Wells (London) and Factory International (Manchester) in 2025. Recent theatre credits include The Pillowman (Gate Theatre), ABACUS (South American Tour, 2024), Floating On A Dead Sea, DANCEHALL (written/directed by Jade O’Connor), HAUS OF FASH HUN, Bringing Home The Bacon, Privilege: The Musical, Woman Undone (National/Norwegian Tour), CAGED, Oklahoma (as Laurey), On The Town, SAMHLÚ, Things We’ve Always Wanted to Tell You, and Bombshells. Jade’s screen credits include 12 Dates of Christmas (Hallmark), Joyride (dir. Emer Reynolds), and Netflix’s Vikings: Valhalla. As a theatre maker, she received an Arts Council Project Award and a Fishamble bursary for her new show Malibu Disco, directed by Wayne Jordan. Also a singer-songwriter under the name JADE O, she has been praised by Hot Press as “one of the most sought-after vocalists around.”

Jenny Tufts

Jenny Tufts is an American-born, Ireland-based performing artist specialising in aerial dance. She’s internationally celebrated for her innovations on aerial hoop and spiral, but will try anything twice. Since moving to Ireland in 2020, she has performed for a medley of Irish companies including Fidget Feet, THISISPOPBABY, Fanzini Productions, and Tumble Circus, as well as internationally with Fool’s Delight (UK), Disneyland Paris (FR), Mignon (DE), and Le Monastère (CA). She has an irrelevant degree in political science, and is a self-taught master dog cuddler.

You can find her all over the internet under the name @circlecirque. https://www.jenny-tufts.com/

Lisette Krol

Lisette Krol is a Venezuelan-born, Ireland-based pole and aerial artist with over 20 years in the industry. A three-time World Doubles Pole Champion and soloist champion in Ireland and the UK, she is also owner and lead instructor of Tribe Fitness Dance Studio in Dublin, where she continues to inspire and empower through movement. Lisette has performed on Britain’s Got Talent, The Late Late Show, and The Big Deal, and appeared live with Snoop Dogg at Dublin’s 3Arena. She starred in the global hit show WAKE by THISISPOPBABY and continues to compete and perform internationally. Lisette’s work centers on women’s empowerment, celebrating strength, artistry, and self-expression.

Maria Ryan

Maria, a versatile violinist and singer from Limerick, masters both classical and folk genres, captivating audiences worldwide with her exceptional talent. As a member of various ensembles, including Ireland’s leading contemporary music group Crash Ensemble, she performs on prestigious stages with Irish National Opera and Wexford Festival Opera. She has also travelled extensively as a singer and fiddle player with renowned piper Carlos Núñez. Maria has recently begun performing with the acclaimed Irish band Amble, joining them on their international headline tours as they take their music to major and prestigious venues around the world. This latest collaboration further reflects her versatility and her ability to move seamlessly between traditional, contemporary and popular musical landscapes. Maria’s versatility extends to collaborations with Bill Whelan, Andrea Bocelli, Hozier, Lisa Hannigan, Kodaline and many others, seamlessly blending virtuosity with diverse musical styles. Renowned for her work on folk albums with bands Strung and Lucia & Maria, she brings a distinctive voice and unique interpretations to traditional melodies. With electrifying performances and a passion for pushing musical boundaries, Maria continues to inspire through her dedication to her craft. Her work as a session musician adds further depth to her artistic repertoire, while her contribution to contemporary Irish music has established her as a prominent and highly respected figure in the industry. Through her captivating arrangements, expressive musicianship and dynamic stage presence, Maria continues to enchant audiences across Ireland and around the world. She performs on a Claude Lebet violin, supported by Music Network’s Music Capital Scheme, funded by the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs.

Marisha Ruth

Marisha Ruth is thrilled to be making her THISISPOPBABY and Australian debut! A performer from the age of two, she has a degree in Musical Theatre and Dance from Ohio Northern University. Since then, Marisha has entertained crowds across regional theatres, Off-Broadway, and some of America’s most notable theme parks through thousands of performances.

Michael Roberson

Michael Roberson is a multi-disciplinary performer specializing in Irish dance. Michael has performed extensively with A Taste of Ireland, Celtic Fyre, ThisIsPopBaby, Gifford Circus and more. His skills have taken him across the United States, England and Ireland and he is thrilled to be rejoining the cast of WAKE at the Sydney Festival in Australia.