Phillip McMahon

Phillip McMahon is a Dublin-based playwright and director, and co-founder of cultural juggernaut THISISPOPBABY.

His writing credits include Alice in Funderland (THISISPOPBABY/Abbey Theatre), Come On Home and Town Is Dead( Abbey Theatre), and Once Before I Go (Gate Theatre).

As a director, his credits include Dublin Oldschool by Emmet Kirwan, RIOT by THISISPOPBABY, Insane Animals by Bourgeois & Maurice, 0800 CUPID by Emer Dineen, and all of Panti’s live shows.

He most recently co-directed THISISPOPBABY’s international hit WAKE and directed Joanne McNally’s Pinotfile, staged at Dublin’s 3Arena and about to be released as a Netflix special.

His work has been presented at major venues and festivals in Ireland and internationally, including the Abbey and Gate Theatres in Dublin, the National Theatre in London and Sydney Festival.

Once Before I Go is now on Ireland’s Leaving Certificate syllabus, with the play being studied by students nationwide.