Wilson McDowell: Creative Development

19/04/2026

29/03/2026

🩷 this was awesome

19/03/2026

⚡⚡Quick Fire Play announcement⚡⚡

Next up to join the ever growing Quick Fire team is Wilson McDowell.

Wilson McDowell is a Northern Irish actor, writer, director, and dramaturg. With a degree from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and previous training at The Lir Academy, Wilson has built a diverse career across the UK and Ireland. His performance work spans Shakespeare, slapstick comedy, theatre in education, psychological dramas while his writing utilizes dark humour to explore modern-day taboos. Recent creative highlights include Pan for Tinderbox’s Incubate Festival (2026), Q***r Restorative Storytelling at Stormont with Voicing the Void (2025) and associate director and dramaturg on Siúcra by Soso Ní Chealligh (2025).

Wilson is absolutely buzzing to join the Amadan Ensemble team and bring some Quick Fire Plays to The MAC!

For more details click here: https://themaclive.com/event/quick-fire-plays

13/03/2026

Work has begun on Quick Fire Plays and we are absolutely delighted to be collaborating with such a brilliant group of artists.

Over the next few days we’ll be revealing the full line-up of writers, performers and creatives involved. What we can promise already is that this will be a bold, unique and very special night of theatre, one you won’t want to miss.

Expect sharp ideas, fearless storytelling and plenty of surprises and laughs along the way.

With thanks to Belfast City Council and the brilliant Imagine. The Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics
🎟 Full details:
https://themaclive.com/event/quick-fire-plays

06/03/2026

PAN by Wilson McDowell

A giggle at a funeral. Gen Z absurdity meets ancient tragedy as Pan predicts the end of everything. A twisted, tragicomic, multimedia reboot of the Greek God's death.

I'm thrilled to be sharing a 30 minute piece of original work in progress as part of Tinderbox Theatre Company's Incubate Festival, presented in association with the MAC, on Saturday, 18th April.

🎭 My slot goes up at 7:00 PM, alongside three other brilliant artists sharing new work!

Throughout the day you can see a number of artists sharing original pieces - here in Belfast!



Tinderbox Theatre Company
The MAC

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06/03/2026

A privilege developing work with and my fellow artists - I'm so excited - the Incubate Festival is close! ✨

​Come see a 30-minute work-in-progress of my new play, PAN, on Saturday, April 18th at .

My slot goes up at 7:00 PM, and with me are three other brilliant artists and throughout the whole day you can see a number of great artists sharing their writing!

It’s going to be a great day for Belfast theatre! 🎭

​🎟️ Ticket link in my bio!

06/12/2025

06/11/2025

so excited to be a part of this programme and the work we are about to make is 🤯🩷

Introducing our 2025/26 Engine Artists

We are absolutely delighted to welcome this exciting collective of artists spanning a vibrant range of disciplines into the Engine programme. We look forward to sharing and celebrating their creative development in the new year as part of the Incubate Festival.

1st Row (L to R): Katie Murphy, Rosie Mullin, Wilson McDowell
2nd Row: Niamh Murphy
3rd Row (L to R): Grace Cunningham, Heather Martin, Isaac Quinn
4th Row (L to R): Clinton Kirkpatrick, Denise McCready, Gerard Headley

22/10/2025

Got to film this during summer with such a gorgeous cast and crew - please like, share, comment 🧙‍♂️

Welcome to Dungeon Gamers! This is the Fantasy Tavern Scene, a teaser taken straight from the first episode of our original fantasy TV comedy series currentl...

26/09/2025

Starting October 13th, at 7pm! Come to one or come to all!

Join us for workshops led by facilitator Wilson McDowell , inviting you to explore performance through voice, movement, poetry, prose, and storytelling in a safe, supportive and playful space.

You’ll learn how to:
Unlock the tools of stagecraft
Build confidence, creativity, and communication skills
Use performance as a tool for connection and self-expression

Whether you’re new to performance or looking to refine your craft, each session blends practical techniques with opportunities to create, share, and connect.

By the end, you’ll discover the joy of performance, the power of presence, and the creativity within you.

Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-prepare-for-a-performance-acts-of-survival-festival-tickets-1671899118269?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&keep_tld=1

"Supported by the Public Health Agency through the Clear Project"

This event is part of Voicing the Void's 'Restorative Storytelling Festival: Acts of Survival'. The festival creates space to take part, listen, and learn with something to inspire everyone.

This 6-week course invites you to explore performance through voice, movement, poetry, prose, and storytelling.