Orla began her journey with Shakespeare's Kids nine years ago and has already established an impressive list of accomplishments. Her on-stage roles include:

• Love Is An Open Door – Meg (Hercules)

• Macbeth (2018) – Lady Macbeth (Lead)

• A Midsummer Night's Dream: Musical Theatre – Hermia (Lead)

• Romeo & Juliet: Musical Theatre – Juliet's Friend

• Calling All the Monsters – Elphaba

• Calling All the Monsters 2 – Elphaba (Lead)

• Shakespeare's Kids & The Secrets of the Lost Folio – Daughter of Cleopatra (Lead)

• We Are the Children: A Michael Jackson Tribute

• Rockin' with the Monsters: Festival of the Dead – Elphaba (Lead)

• The Secrets of the Lost Folio – Selene, Daughter of Cleopatra

• Going for Gucci – Daughter of Cleopatra

Beyond her performances, Orla has actively contributed to junior productions, assisted with the coordination of Shakespeare's Kids' summer camps, and serves on the Children's Board for both Shakespeare's Kids and Little Shakespeare's.

In addition to her artistic contributions, Orla has completed two Community Achievement Awards through Kelvin College Glasgow, becoming the youngest student in Scotland (under 18) to achieve this honour. Her dedication to the community was further recognised through a nomination for a Young Scot Award for her outstanding contributions to children in the community through her work at Shakespeare's Kids.

For the past five years, Orla has served as Acting Assistant Director at Shakespeare's Kids, where she has played a key role in mentoring young performers and supporting productions. During this time, she has been instrumental in nurturing talent and contributing to the creative vision of the organisation. This year, she is thrilled to take on the exciting challenge of directing her first musical, Legally Blonde Jr., showcasing her passion and dedication to youth theatre and musical arts.

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