FOUNDER

Hollie O Donoghue founder

As a professional performer and tutor for over 15 years Hollie is a highly experienced and talented performer, she is also the founder of H.D Performing Arts Theatre Academy. Hollies passion for the performing Arts is evident in all that she does and she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role as a tutor. Her commitment to helping aspiring performers achieve their goals is truly inspiring and she works tirelessly to ensure that each student at the academy receives the guidance and support they need to succeed. Whether you are just starting out in the performing arts or you are looking to take your skills to the next level, Hollie is the perfect mentor and guide to help you on your journey.

Hollie holds a BA Degree in Early years Arts and Education and a BA in Musical Theatre and Drama. She first trained at Expressive arts theatre school and centre stage Theatre School before continuing her professional training at the London School of Musical Theatre.

Hollie has thread the boards most recently been touring as a lead vocalist on Seabourn and ColorLine performing in the award winning show “An evening with Sir Tim Rice “written and produced by Sir Tim Rice and as lead Vocalist in Pop/Contemporary Rock Immersive Productions , prior to this she was touring The USA with an Irish Harmony Girl Group (2019) . Originally from Limerick , Ireland, Hollie first trained at Centre Stage Theatre school And Expressive Arts Theatre School before moving to London to train at The London School Of Musical Theatre (2010-2011)/  Meisner  (Scott Williams) at The Actors Studio London (2014) .

Prior to her training, Hollie reached RTE’s televised finals of Fame The Musical (Shinawil Productions).RTE. 

Some Theatre credits include  , Eponine , Les Miserable (West End ) (The Queens Theatre)London, Understudy /Swing Imelda The Commitments (West End) (The Palace Theatre) London, Evelyn Nesbit in Ragtime (Landor Theatre, London) and Vicky in Bright Lights Big City(The Bridewell). London

Other credits include: Annette in SaturdayNight Fever (Royal Caribbean) USA Tour. Workshops Kiki  Are you as nervous as I am . Olga in The greatest Showman development Lab (Disney)

Daisy in Daisy (workshop) Brownie “Life of the Party . Hollie has made TV appearances  on British, Irish and US TV including as a vocalist on The one Show / RTE , Late Late show , This morning , Ireland AM and NBC. She has sang as a solo artist / backing and ensemble vocalist in various Cabarets and many Concerts in the UK and Ireland.

Along with being a Professional performer. Hollie has over 15 years' experience as a Performing Arts Teacher. Hollie is an educational Professional with expertise in Theatre/ Musical Theatre , Speech and Drama and Performing Arts. Creative with vast skill sets including one to one private vocal tutoring and ensemble tutoring in Singing/Vocal lessons and Drama lessons. One to one Trinity Exams prep and LAMDA exams in various schools across the UK and Ireland . Hollie has worked in private Drama and stage schools along with Primary /Secondary /SEN and University settings teaching Drama, Singing and Musical Theatre . Hollie also has experience in Directing Productions and oversight. Exceptionally competent in identifying strengths and weaknesses, tailoring classes to promote individual growth and achievement. Along with teaching in schools across the country in Ireland Hollie has lived in London for ten years teaching in Various Stage schools, holding West End Workshops and leading Musical Theatre Camps. Directing and overseeing Productions. Hollie also works as a Talent Agent and scouting Talent across the UK and Ireland . As an agent Hollie Represents Children and Young peoples talent - West end/ TV and Film.