Award winning theatre-maker with extensive experience in writing, acting and directing.
“In no time Bowden has you eating out of her hand, serving up a one woman performance of utter charm”
Upcoming and past shows
10th January 2024
Out to Lunch Festival @The Black Box Theatre, Belfast
Wednesday 10 January, 1.00pm & 8.00pm
September 2022 - July 2023
Frigid Irish performances
14th - 17th September 2022, Project Arts Centre Dublin, Dublin Fringe.
6th - 25th March 2023, Bewley’s Cafe Theatre, Dublin.
28th June - 1st July 2023, Civic Theatre Tallaght, Dublin.
August 2023
Frigid @ Underbelly Cowgate
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
About me and my work
I’m a theatre-maker from Dublin based between Dublin and London. I make work bold work that’s both entertaining and thought-provoking. My play Frigid, which I wrote and perform in, debuted at Dublin Fringe Festival in 2022. It won the prestigious Bewley’s Little Gem Award and was nominated for Best New Play and Best Performer at the Festival. I recently performed it at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival at Underbelly Cowgate.
I co-founded BUMP&GRIND Theatre Company and directed and co-wrote the company’s debut show Bump at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2017. I have a MA in Theatre Practice from the Gaiety School of Acting and UCD.
When I’m not making theatre, I’m busy working as Content Production Manager at digital health platform Healthily. I have a beautiful black cat called Willow and spend a lot of time vying for her love. I also love cooking, yoga and dancing with my pals.
Poster for ‘Frigid’ at Bewley’s Cafe Theatre. Photo: Nicholas O’Donnell. Design: Sophie Fuller
Production shot from ‘Frigid’, photo: Hazel Coonagh
Get RREEL by Eva O’Connor. Vault Festival 2019. Directed by me. Photo: Ali Wright.
Reviews
“Bowden’s sharply written script is from Niamh’s sardonic, dreamy perspective, and her performance is evocative and physical.”
— Irish Times
“She’ll make you laugh with embarrassment, then cry from nostalgia, then laugh all over again.”
— Euronews
“Frigid is easily the funniest show I’ve seen at this year’s Fringe and should be seen by anyone who loves comedy, Irish accents, and/or Rihanna’s third album.”
— The Student
“Frigid is an amazing comedy, with heart wrenching and tender moments, and a brilliant atmosphere all round.”
— Reviews Hub
“Bowden puts in a first-class performance, impressively inhabiting each character and marrying accents and physicality to great comedic effect, while also packing a punch in more serious moments.”
— Fest Mag
“Bowden has the audience captivated by her storytelling. She flips between characters effortlessly and brings each one alive.”
— The Indiependent