Bob Kelly
Personal
Playing age : 36 - 46
Height : 5ft 10"
Eye colour : Blue
Hair : Brown
Spotlight Profile - https://www.spotlight.com/4412-4508-6553
Showreel - https://vimeo.com/759052326
Training/ Awards
Graduate of the Ecole Internationale de Jacques Lecoq
Awarded Screen Ireland / Bow Street Actor as Creator Award, 2020
Awarded Irish Times Theatre Award for Best Ensemble, 2020
Nominated for Irish Times Theatre Awards Best Supporting Actor, 2012
Special Skills
Strong movement / physical theatre skills, Comedy Improv, Acoustic Guitar, Stiltwalking, Languages – French (Fluent), Italian (Advanced), German & Spanish (Conversational); qualified youth worker.
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Theatre
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DATE |
PRODUCTION |
ROLE |
DIRECTOR |
COMPANY |
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2023 |
The Table |
Liam |
Marc McLoughlainn |
Branar |
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2022 |
The Sleep that Ceased to Settle |
Malley |
Niall Cleary |
Graffiti Theatre Co |
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2022 |
Humans: A Robot Musical |
Rowboat |
Niall Cleary |
Graffiti Theatre Co |
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2019 |
The Travels of Jonathan Swift |
Gulliver |
Conall Morrison |
Blue Raincoat |
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2019 |
Tintown |
Barney |
Niall Henry |
Blue Raincoat |
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2017 |
Let the right one in |
Halmberg/Mr. Avila |
John Tiffany |
The Abbey |
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2017 |
Nivelli's War |
Mr. H |
Paul Bosco McEneany |
Cahoots NI |
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2016 |
Pinocchio |
Ensemble |
Paul Bosco McEneaney
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Cahoots NI |
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2016 |
Once: The Musical |
Eamonn |
John Tiffaney |
Landmark |
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2016 |
On Baile’s Strand |
Cuchulainn |
Niall Henry |
Blue Raincoat Theatre Co |
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2015 |
Playboy of the Western World |
Christy Mahon |
Niall Henry |
Blue Raincoat Theatre co |
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2015 |
Once: The Musical |
Eamonn |
John Tiffaney |
Landmark |
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Five Minutes Later |
Matt |
Marc Atkinson |
Sugarglass |
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On Baile’s Strand |
Cuchulainn |
Niall Henry |
Blue Raincoat Theatre Co |
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First Cosmonaut |
Titov |
Niall Henry |
Blue Raincoat Theatre Co |
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Nivelli’s War |
Mr. H |
Paul McIneaney |
Cahoots NI |
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The Picture of Dorian Grey |
James Vane |
Neil Bartlett |
The Abbey Theatre |
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Macbeth |
Macbeth |
Geoff O’Keefe |
Mill Theatre |
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The Country Girls |
Various |
Mikel Murfi |
Red Kettle |
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Cabaret Emotivo (in Italian) |
Bob La Valle |
Laura Pazzola |
Theatro Stabile de la Sardegna |
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The Poor Mouth |
Ensemble |
Niall Henry |
Blue Raincoat Theatre Co |
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King of The Great Clock Tower |
The King |
Richard Cave |
Royal Ballet School, London |
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At Swim Two Birds |
Ensemble |
Niall Henry |
Blue Raincoat Theatre Co |
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Rhinoceros |
Berenger |
Niall Henry |
Blue Raincoat Theatre Co |
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Fulgurances (in french) |
Various |
Krigor Belekian |
Ecole de Jacques Lecoq |
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L'Ecrivain Public (in french) |
Lansko |
Juliet O'Brien |
Platforme Theatre |
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Racinaile (in french) |
The Poet |
Peter Valcz |
Gros Belec |
Film and TV
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DATE |
PRODUCTION |
ROLE |
DIRECTOR |
COMPANY |
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My Sailor My Love (Feature) |
Brian |
Klaus Haro |
Samson Films |
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Vote Matty (Short) |
Matty(lead) |
Brian Deane |
TW Films |
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Foxglove (Short) |
Dave(lead) |
Brian Deane |
TW Films |
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1916: Seachtair Dearmadha (Series) |
Sean Heuston(lead) |
Daithí Keane |
Abú Media |
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Breithe agus Bás (Docudrama) |
Barney Cannon(lead) |
Sean T O’Meallaigh |
Tile Files |
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Withdrawal (Short) |
Andy(lead) |
Philip Sheerin |
El Zorreo |
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America: The Story of Us (Docudrama) |
Bombardier |
Nick Green |
History Channel US |
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Without Words (Short) |
Sean(lead) |
Brian Deane |
Huston Film School |
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Escort (Short) |
Robbie(lead) |
Evin O'Neill |
IADT |
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Cold Reading (Short) |
Jason (lead) |
Macdara Yeates |
IADT |
Commercials
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DATE |
PRODUCTION |
ROLE |
DIRECTOR |
COMPANY |
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2016 |
Euromillions |
Donal |
Damien O’Donnel |
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Reviews
Tintown (2019)
Kelly writes and performs with fierce, almost manic intensity... a wonderful, sobering production. Emer O’Kelly, Sunday Independent
Elegant and clever... Kelly’s beguiling solo performance is detailed and authentic. Katy Hayes, Irish Independent
Nivelli’s War (2014, 2017) (Nominated for UK Theatre Award)
Bob Kelly gives a masterclass in European-influenced physical theatre, his tortured face and wracked body bearing the brands of all manner of human ravages.... Culture NI, Jane Coyle
Playboy of the Western World (2015)
Just look at the arresting Kelly, finally smiling at his reflection and moving spryly... this is a daring ‘Playboy’.. a fascinating new production.. Peter Crawley, The Irish
Times
A strung-up Christy Mahon is specially grounded by Kelly, his body deftly balanced so as to grapple the infernal rope and spin the scene around him. What settles is a brutal display of penal punishment.... Chris McCormack, Musings in Intermissions
Bob Kelly’s turn as Christy is riveting and complex. One minute he’s a poor put-upon creatur destroyed by the harshness of life. The next he’s a transparent fantasist...captures the dark mania resident in Synge’s play... a vivid and provocative experience. Padraic Killeen, The Irish Examiner Wildness and vengefulness well to the fore from Bob Kelly’s Christy... Emer O’Kelly, The Sunday Independent
On Baile’s Strand (2014)
Cuchulain has always been known for his ego, and Bob Kelly rounds it off with roaring ferocity. Yet there is something stately about his performance, more reasoned than instinctive, that allows you to better understand the hero’s frustrations and unwillingness to settle with a woman or have children... our protector has become a law onto himself. Yet... you feel that you can never truly condemn Cuchulain... Chris McCormack, Musings in Intermissions
Five Minutes Later (2014)
Played with tenacity... Kelly strikes the balance well in a turn that babbles but shapes out a masculinity that is lonely and, startlingly, violent.... Musings in Intermissions Kelly’s ventures into violence – as Matt’s isolation tipples into a hatred of women – turn the play into a tragedy, and it is his message which is the most disturbing and
most memorable of the entire performance.... Heather Keane, tn2
Macbeth (2013)
Kelly’s choice is a perfect fit, filled with the gravitas and unsettling pace that make the words of Shakespeare come to life... will leave you stunned with gleeful awe... simply a must see. Siren
L’Ecrivain Public (French Media) (2011)
We cannot but share in the triumph of Colette Nucci, the Director of Theatre13, for this show... it is a young Irish actor, Bob Kelly, that revives the role of Lansko. Displaying vivid emotion throughout the performance, his interpretation is remarkable. He combines rage and gentleness, violence and fragility with skill.... Pariscope
What empathy with the young refugee... at last theatre that daringly exposes its emotions – all its emotions! A triumph! CultureCie The actors are exemplary (a special mention for Bob Kelly in the role of Lansko, vibrant with emotion and humour)... Theatrorama
A touching story illuminated by the presence of a young actor unknown to us, Bob Kelly... who incarnates [the role] in a striking manner... imposing the youth, energy, anger, and sensitivity of a young man who must become an adult sooner than he could ever want... Figaro
...Interpreted with depth and sensitivity by Bob Kelly... FigaroScope
Into this world... enters Lankso (the superb Bob Kelly) Au Poulailler
The actors all have presence, with a particular salute to Bob Kelly, who lends such beautiful life to the character of Lansko... Les Trois Coupes Bob Kelly/Lansko is absolutely remarkable in intelligence and sensitivity... Philippe du Vignal
Lively, generous, Bob Kelly incarnates him strongly & well. l’Humanité