I am an actor, theatre-maker and facilitator currently living in Dublin, Ireland. I have worked nationally and internationally with various theatre productions and companies and appeared on film, on RTÉ radio and on national and international TV. One of the highlights of my career was performing the award-winning one-man show, McKenna's Fort, for President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins.

Some nice things reviewers have said about my solo performances:

Down By The River

"Excellent performance" - The Irish Times

"Bates animates this ordinary Joe to perfection" - The Irish Independent

"Charismatic performance" - Irish Theatre Magazine

"Captivating to the last" - The Sunday Times

McKenna’s Fort

“Performed with great sensitivity” – Irish Mail On Sunday

“Impressive and assured performance” – No More Workhorse

“Impressive command of tone and tension” – The Reviews Hub

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