Jessica Walsh

Les Liasons Dangereuse is Jessica's New Zealand acting debut. She is Irish and has been in New Zealand for 2 years. She attended the Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin for over 2 years, where she performed in numerous roles in plays and showcases.

This is Jessica’s second time working with Bruce Brown at Ellerslie, performing previously in his production of Shakespeare’s 'The Winter's Tale' as Perdita. Her other accomplishments this year include performing in the Auckland Fringe Festival's 'A Midsummer Mess' and Short & Sweet's 'The Blue Balloon'. 'How I Disappear' is definitely not your normal "run of the mill" play, it has been a challenging and emotional experience. "I love working with Bruce, he has taught me to always push the boundaries and to never be complacent about how much you can give of yourself to a character. I think the audience will learn that they too will give themselves over to this emotional rollercoaster".

She previously played Cecile Volanges in the production of 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses'. Although very new to amateur theatre in Auckland, she has embraced the unique challenges and experiences provided to her. Whilst living in Ireland Jessica attended the Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin. During that time she performed in numerous roles in plays and showcases.